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Potential US host cities for 2031 Women’s World Cup games mull withdrawal over Fifa concerns

Some cities have opted to focus on hosting rights for the men’s Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby said to offer fewer restrictions than Fifa has presented for the Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

World Cup officials announced by Fifa with two Premier League referees picked

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The Independent UK

Two Premier League referees selected for 2026 Fifa World Cup

The record-high 48-team, 104-game tournament will see 52 referees and 30 video assistant referees used

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England World Cup 2026 tickets available at massively inflated prices in crazy FIFA resale

World Cup 2026 tickets hit the official resale site, with the top ticket for the final going for nearly £140,000

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Iranian American soccer fans torn over World Cup support amid political turmoil

Many Iranian soccer fans living in the US are torn over how to feel about the national team ahead of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Twenty Twenty Six review – Hugh Bonneville’s World Cup comedy wields jokes as subtly as foam mallets

The star returns as Ian Fletcher in this mockumentary from the makers of Twenty Twelve. But for every funny moment, there is a slightly off gag – and some truly woeful ones

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New York's Penn Station closure, 27-mile train journeys and 450% price hikes: World Cup travel chaos and cost continues

The 2026 World Cup is only two months away but fans are already bracing themselves for travel chaos and cost

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Madrid and Bayern burn rubber in fast and furious show at Bernabéu

In today’s Football Daily: Full-throttle football at the Bernabéu

The Guardian - UK

Will Donald Trump present the World Cup 2026 trophy to the winning country?

The President of the United States of America has form when it comes to touching trophies he shouldn't

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Spain faces Fifa disciplinary action over anti-Muslim fan chants during Egypt match

Lamine Yamal, the Spanish government, and the Spanish FA have all spoken out against the chanting

The Independent UK

FIFA opens disciplinary case against Spanish football federation over anti-Muslim chants

Alongside the FIFA investigation, the Catalonia police force has opened its own probe, which is being handled by the Prosecutor's Office for Hate Crimes and Discrimination.

Euronews

World Cup fans face debt fears over soaring travel costs after ticket prices backlash

Fans are concerned over the rise in transport costs on top of inflated ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

When are the final World Cup squads announced?

World Cup 2026 takes place in the United States, Canada and Mexico in June and July. When will we know who's playing?

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And then there were 48 ... how the World Cup has expanded since 1930

The first World Cup to boast 48 teams will explode into action on 11 June at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with a match between Mexico and South Africa. Over the following 39 days, 104 games will take place in 15 other cities in the United States, Mexico and…

Sports Illustrated

Should the 2026 FIFA World Cup Be Priced Like the Super Bowl?

MLS Commissioner Don Garber defended FIFA’s ticket pricing.

The Guardian - US

The FA Cup still has an important place. This weekend was proof

From exposed anxieties to unexpected heroes, this weekend’s cup contests papered over a weird three-week Premier League break

Evening Standard

World Cup should not be about ‘making as much money as possible’ – Swinney

The First Minister said the tournament should be a ‘celebration of football’.

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The Independent UK

‘Well, yeah, I don’t know, yeah, mental’: Hugh Skinner on bringing back Will the Intern

INTERVIEW: Skinner’s turn as the bumbling work-experience guy made him the breakout star of BBC satire ‘W1A’. He tells Ellie Harrison about reprising the role after nine years

The Guardian - US

MLS commissioner: Fifa ‘smart’ to use dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets

Don Garber made the comments to journalists at the opening game at Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium on Saturday night

Sports Illustrated

How Far Every Team Will Travel in 2026 World Cup Group Stage—Ranked

Some nations will travel 10 times as far as others in a series of fixtures which could heavily impact the outcome of the group stage.

Evening Standard

World Cup tickets ‘simply unaffordable’ for too many Scotland fans, Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister has raised the issue of ticket pricing with bosses at Fifa.

Sports Illustrated

How Outrageous Ticket Prices for 2026 World Cup Final Compare to Past Years

FIFA’s ticket pricing soared to new heights this week.

Fortune

The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But 'you're seeing a number of headwinds' now

Fans from three qualifying nations are banned from entering the U.S while others face up to $15,000 bonds and pricey visa fees.

Sports Illustrated

Five Absurd Things You Can Buy for the Price of a 2026 World Cup Final Ticket

FIFA sparked outrage with its increased ticket prices on Wednesday.

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