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World Cup 2026 injury news and updates as Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Estevao and more battle to prove fitness

Some of the world’s best players are facing a race to be fit for this summer’s tournament, with the group stages starting on 11 June

The Independent UK

Erling Haaland feels the heat in Norway for ‘tragic’ World Cup beer commercial

Erling Haaland’s collaboration with a leading American beer brand has caused a backlash in his native Norway, where alcohol advertising is banned

The Guardian - UK

Why there could be more cards than ever before at World Cup 2026

FIFA is expected to take action to limit the negative impact of an upsurge in cards at the World Cup

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Fifa considers major football shake-up with new homegrown player rule

Fifa has started talks over a potential new, groundbreaking homegrown player rule

The Independent UK

Four Takeaways From Mexico’s Liga MX 2026 World Cup Roster

Almost half of El Tri’s 2025 World Cup squad was unveiled six weeks before the start of the tournament.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026: Players who leave pitch or cover mouths to be given red cards

Footballers who leave the pitch without the referee's permission and those who cover their mouths during confrontations can now be given red cards, under new rules announced on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

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I’ve given everything and it’s time – Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires

The former England defender won 20 trophies with the Blues.

The Independent UK

Afghan refugee women’s football team gets Fifa backing despite Taliban ban

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The Independent UK

How Fifa and World Cup host cities are preparing to deal with threat of extreme heat

Some World Cup matches could take place in extreme heat this summer

The Independent UK

Afghan refugee women to compete as official national team as Fifa bypasses Taliban

Fifa has passed a regulation change allowing the team of female Afghan refugees to represent the country officially

The Independent UK

Full Breakdown of Improved 2026 World Cup Prize Money

The top decision makers in world soccer are on Canada’s west coast for several meetings this week.

Sports Illustrated

Australia’s Jackson Irvine says Trump’s Fifa peace prize makes ‘mockery’ of football

St Pauli captain says decision undermines football as force for good, as he prepares for third World Cup with Socceroos

The Guardian - AU

All World Cup teams poised for tax exemption after Fifa talks with US treasury

Fifa is poised to secure a last-minute tax exemption for all 48 World Cup qualifiers after intensive negotiations with the US treasury

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump interrupts White House speech to praise Rory McIlroy’s ‘unconquerable courage’

The US President was speaking during a state visit by the King and Queen

AAP

Socceroo labels Trump FIFA Peace Prize a 'mockery'

Jackson Irvine has slammed FIFA's decision to award Donald Trump its Peace Prize as the US prepares to co-host the World Cup while at war with Iran.

The Guardian - US

Afghanistan women’s refugee players allowed to compete as official national team

Fifa will allow Afghan Women United, the team formed after the Taliban’s return to power, to play in official competitions without requiring government approval

Sports Illustrated

FIFA President’s Deluded Request for Pope-Like Treatment in Canada Fuels Ivory Tower Image

The FIFA President’s latest perplexing moment proves how far removed he is from the communities he seeks to serve at this summer’s 2026 World Cup.

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The Independent UK

New ‘Vinicius Law’ will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations

The rule change comes after Vinicius Jr reported racial abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who covered his mouth during a Champions League match in February

Sports Illustrated

Should Russia’s Expulsion From Global Soccer Be Revoked? FIFA Debates

The fate of the Russian Football Union may be decided this week.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Considering New Yellow Card Rule for 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup has multiple new aspects that differentiate it from previous editions of the tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Announces First 12 Players on 2026 World Cup Roster With Big Surprises

Javier Aguirre made a number of unexpected decisions.

Sports Illustrated

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces Free FIFA World Cup Opportunities

As FIFA makes the 2026 World Cup increasingly more expensive, the mayor has vowed to make some aspects of the tournament affordable for all.

FourFourTwo

Iran World Cup 2026 warm-up friendlies cancelled as fresh doubt cast on tournament appearance

World Cup 2026 preparations continue but the participation of Iran is up in the air

The Independent UK

Potential World Cup official arrested for alleged sexual assault in British hotel

The World Cup is due to take place in the US, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July

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