Trump admits World Cup tickets are too expensive — days after Infantino insisted they were 'market rate' for America "I wouldn't pay it either, to be honest," the president said. Fortune · May 7
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called 'Dai Dai' Shakira is back The Independent UK · May 7
FIFA Picks Shakira Again: Colombian Star Unveils 2026 World Cup Anthem with Burna Boy Shakira is returning to the world's biggest soccer stage once again. The Colombian superstar announced Thursday that her new single "Dai Dai," a collaboration with Nigerian global sensation Burna Boy, has been selected as the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Latin Times · May 7
Daniel Dubois: I’ll take out ‘trash’ Fabio Wardley on Saturday night Daniel Dubois has been fired-up by a throwaway “bin man” remark from Fabio Wardley. The Independent UK · May 7
Trump rages about the cost of World Cup tickets as pressure grows on FIFA: ‘I wouldn’t pay it either’ Trump said he would ‘be disappointed’ if his own voters are priced out attending this summer’s soccer tournament The Independent UK · May 7
Donald Trump says he ‘wouldn’t pay’ four figures for World Cup matches The US president said he wasn’t aware of the cost of World Cup tickets but suggested they are set too high The Guardian - US · May 7
Silent Hill and Angry Birds are inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame Mobile title is a part of video game history. Dot Esports · May 7
Visa Delays, RFK Jr. And Anti-US Sentiment: Why International Tourists Are Avoiding The 2026 World Cup With wait times of up to 700 days at some consulates and political tensions rising, early data shows a notably quieter international presence than organisers hoped for International Business Times UK · May 7
Gianni Infantino makes 'personal' World Cup final ticket offer FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to excessive resale price reports FourFourTwo · May 7
Iran set for crunch talks with Gianni Infantino over World Cup 2026 IN FULL The Independent UK · May 7
Inter Miami’s Luis Suarez Makes Late World Cup Plea—Could He Be Called Up? Uruguay’s all-time leading goalscorer wants to make a fifth World Cup appearance. Sports Illustrated · May 6
Gianni Infantino reiterates World Cup ticket stance and makes bold college claim FIFA has faced criticism for the prices set and the adoption of dynamic pricing for the summer tournament in America. The Independent UK · May 6
Atlanta Stadium Pledges to Make 2026 World Cup More Affordable—Beers at Just $5 Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) will host eight World Cup matches, including an illustrious semifinal. Sports Illustrated · May 6
2026 FIFA World Cup: Eight Countries With a Point to Prove Sleeping giants are determined to wake from dormancy this summer. Sports Illustrated · May 6
Sports Illustrated · May 6 Mexico Manager Threatens Players With World Cup Snub As War With Liga MX Ignites Javier Aguirre and the Mexican soccer federation are involved in major controversy.
Latin Times · May 6 ICE Role at World Cup Confirmed, Questions Remain About Enforcement Near Stadiums U.S. officials have said the federal presence at the tournament will follow guidelines similar to other major sporting events, with Homeland Security Investigations agents focusing on trafficking, financial crime and counterfeit merchandise rather than conducting stadium raids.
Sports Illustrated · May 6 Why Half the Planet May Not Be Able to Watch 2026 World Cup FIFA has reached broadcasting agreements with 175 countries, but two of the most populous nations are missing.
The Texas Tribune · May 6 World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad A recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating into strong hotel bookings less than 40 days from the start of the tournament.
FourFourTwo · May 6 Argentina star banned from World Cup opener by FIFA Argentina will be without Gianluca Prestianni for the first two games of the World Cup thanks to his ban from FIFA
Sports Illustrated · May 6 Seeking a Career Change? $50,000 Job Opening for ‘Chief World Cup Watcher’ One lucky soccer fan will be paid to watch all 104 World Cup matches this summer—but with one pretty sizeable catch.
Sports Illustrated · May 6 FIFA Upgrades Gianluca Prestianni Suspension Over Vinicius Junior Abuse Many fans felt the Benfica winger had initially got away lightly.
Sports Illustrated · May 6 FIFA President Ridicules 2026 World Cup Ticket Price Backlash With Hot Dog Promise Gianni Infantino has gone on the defensive when faced with some World Cup final tickets being put up for sale at $2.3 million.
The Guardian - UK · May 6 Arsenal dial up the noise and face final reckoning with the Celebration Police In today’s Football Daily: Arsenal are in the Bigger Cup final
The Independent UK · May 6 Gianluca Prestianni to miss start of World Cup if selected by Argentina after Vinicius Jr incident IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 6 Gianluca Prestianni could miss World Cup games as ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ extended worldwide Gianluca Prestianni was hit with a ban by Uefa last month after admitting to using homophobic language during an incident with Vinicius Jr