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Mexico and South Africa kick off first 48-team football World Cup

Mexico and South Africa will launch the first 48-team football World Cup on Thursday with a game at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Radio France Internationale

The 2026 World Cup kicks off today - here's everything you need to know

According to FIFA, 2.9 billion people worldwide watched the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on linear TV, with 2.7 billion also streaming the tournament.

Euronews

Free World Cup tickets: Airbnb is giving away seats for some host city match-day bookings

With the largest football event kicking off today, fans in the US, Mexico and Canada will be able to secure their seats without spending a dime by booking stays in one of the 16 host cities.

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What time does the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony start today?

TODAY sees this summer’s World Cup kick off in Mexico City with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa

The National (Scotland)

For Iran’s diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?

When Iran’s national soccer team walks onto American soil this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will do so against the backdrop of an Iranian government crackdown against protesters in January, an ongoing war launched by the U.S. and Israel in February, and a four-month digital blackout affecting…

The Conversation

Planes from Scotland to US running out of beer as Tartan Army arrive for World Cup

PLANES from Scotland to the US are "running out of beer" as Tartan Army fans arrive ahead of World Cup, according to American media

The National (Scotland)

Gianni Infantino likens Scotland star to Lionel Messi in eye-opening comparison

FIFA president Infantino namechecked Robertson alongside some of world football’s biggest stars while discussing Messi’s importance at the World…

The National (Scotland)

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Omar Artan – everything you need to know about the World Cup referee denied entry to the US

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 sparks nostalgia for FIFA 98 – and a bizarre new horror game

Jacob Jazz's Fear FA 98 is a smorgasbord of retro film, music and game influences.

Creative Bloq

2026 World Cup set to generate nearly $41bn in economic output

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico this Thursday, we take a look at the tournament’s expected economic impact – both globally and on host countries. But the real winner, it seems, is FIFA, with record revenues forecast at $11 billion. Also in this edition, markets react…

France 24

How to watch South Korea vs Czechia for FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup today

Group A action continues as Son Heung-Min enters his fourth World Cup

Evening Standard

How the US finally fell in love with soccer

When Roberto Baggio missed a penalty in the 1994 Fifa World Cup final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, more than 94,000 people were there to watch Italian heartbreak and Brazilian ecstasy.

The Conversation

World Cup 2026 mascots: Everything you need to know about Maple, Zayu and Clutch

First revealed back in September , the FIFA World Cup 2026 will see three different mascots, one for each host nation. Maple the Moose leads the way for Canada , Zayu the Jaguar for Mexico and Clutch the Bald Eagle for the USA . According to FIFA’s announcement, the trio…

The Independent UK

Striker: The Dog That Became the Face of the 1994 World Cup

Warner Bros. Animation created an iconic World Cup mascot still remembered decades later.

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 goes full AI: 3D player models, smart match balls and robot dogs set to transform football

The FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will showcase advanced technology. AI will create 3D player models for VAR reviews. Smart match balls will track every touch and referee cameras will offer new perspectives, enhacing the overall experience. Robot dogs will assist security.

FourFourTwo

26 reasons why World Cup 2026 will be historic

Six-foot eagles, warmongering Peace Prize winners and Lady Gaga on pens? It could be quite the summer…

Euronews

Watch: Empty seats and closed borders? FIFA’s high-stakes bet on a divided America

While the football elite rub shoulders in Washington, the game is hitting a physical and metaphorical wall at the US border. International teams, referees and everyday fans find it difficult to see the games which start today. What’s going on there?

The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump breaks silence on World Cup visa issues after Scotland fans blocked

Donald Trump said his country was working to ensure “the right people” could come in after a number of visa issues affected the week leading up…

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Who Is Omar Artan? Top African Referee Denied Entry to US Ahead of FIFA World Cup Despite Valid Visa Claims

Omar Artan, Africa's top football referee, was denied entry to the US and will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite claims he held a valid visa

Radio France Internationale

Fifa grants World Cup accreditation to jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes

In a move hailed by press freedom campaigners as an important gesture of solidarity, Fifa has issued World Cup accreditation to French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained in Algeria for more than a year.

The Independent UK

Haiti forced to change World Cup shirt over ‘political message’

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The Guardian - UK

Mexico hoping football emerges from the chaos surrounding World Cup

It may just be time to forget the sullied buildup and enjoy the tournament although the co-hosts are not optimistic

Evening Standard

Gianni Infantino pushes back on 'unfortunate' World Cup visa controversy: 'Chill'

FIFA come under fire as teams and officials endure border chaos on eve of opening ceremony

Euronews

Europe Today: EU Sports Commissioner on Euronews as biggest-ever World Cup kicks off

The much anticipated FIFA World Cup kicks off today, bringing together some of the world's biggest footballers for a month of matches. We speak exclusively to Glenn Micallef, the EU Commissioner for Sports to hear the Brussels view on one of the most political World Cups to date.

The Economic Times

Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected links to terror organizations. Despite holding a visa and FIFA accreditation, US authorities deemed him inadmissible, shattering his dream and sparking controversy. Omar…

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