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Mexico City counts down to 2026 World Cup opener at historic Azteca Stadium

Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches.

Euronews

World Cup quiz special: show us what you know about everyone's favorite soccer tournament

To celebrate the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we've made a bumper pack of quizzes – can you ace all 3?

Tom’s Guide

Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home

Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Football body's chief Infantino faces questions on eve of tournament

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States immigration policies. Somali referee, Omar Artan was denied entry. Protests are also anticipated in Mexico City with the potential to disrupt the games. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi showed good…

The Economic Times

The most inclusive World Cup ever? Tell that to Omar Artan, the Somali referee just banned by Trump’s US

This episode feels symbolic of a World Cup where the global game has been sacrificed to Fifa’s cynical money-making – and Trumpian whim, says Morgan Ofori, reporter and subeditor for the Guardian’s The Long Wave

The Guardian - UK

Somali World Cup ref held for 11 hours by Trump’s border police receives hero’s welcome at home and vows to return

A World Cup referee from Somalia, Omar Artan, was met by a crowd of supporters and officials in Mogadishu on Wednesday after being denied entry to the United States.

The Independent UK

How much will referees get paid for the World Cup?

World Cup referees are in line to earn up to $100,000 with big bonuses if they are chosen for the latter stages of the tournament

The Independent UK

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World Cup 2026 news: Messi returns to Argentina action; UN urges US immigration ‘re-think’ – as it happened

All the news, analysis and buildup as to the World Cup before the opening ceremony on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero's welcome

A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States has returned to Somali’s capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials

The Independent UK

Mexico World Cup celebrations overshadowed by bubbling social tensions and protests

World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world

The Independent UK

Trump administration says Somali referee denied US entry over links to ‘terror organisation’ suspects

Omar Artan, who was Africa’s referee of the year in 2025, endured an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the US last weekend despite being issued with a valid visa

The Independent UK

US responds to Somali referee scandal after Omar Artan denied World Cup entry

Somali official was barred from entering US soil before summer tournament

Evening Standard

Wednesday briefing: What to expect from a World Cup beset with controversy

In today’s newsletter: From Donald Trump’s involvement to fans shut out, a look at the politics, on-the-pitch predictions and more from the biggest tournament yet for the beautiful game

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: Market analysts who called it twice have picked a new winner

Canadian investment research firm BCA Research has applied the same statistical rigour it uses to analyse global markets to predict the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City.

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Bangkok Post

Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US

MOGADISHU - Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals.

The Conversation

The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup

As the world prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – to be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States throughout June and July – many sports fans have been looking back to 1994, the last time it was hosted in North America.

The Times of India

IShowSpeed lands major FIFA World Cup 2026 role after surprise trailer with Gianni Infantino goes viral

IShowSpeed has officially partnered with FIFA for the upcoming World Cup 26 Tour. A new FIFA trailer shows the streamer meeting FIFA President Gianni Infantino at FIFA headquarters while announcing plans to travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the tournament. The move follows the inclusion of Speed’s…

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of World Cup tickets remain on resale sites as prices stay high

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Sports Illustrated

11 Players Real Madrid Signed After Standout World Cup Performances

Los Blancos have a history of using the World Cup to audition talent.

Sports Illustrated

Canada Names Injury Replacement Before World Cup Opener

Canada manager Jesse Marsch is back to a full 26-man World Cup squad, for now.

Fortune

FIFA says 'market rates' explain World Cup prices. Economists say the market was rigged by design

FIFA launched its own resale marketplace and collects 30% on every ticket resold. Economists say it was designed to extract revenue at every stage.

The Independent UK

Nearly 180,000 tickets are still available through World Cup resale portals: report

The opening match for the U.S. team against Paraguay is still not sold out

The Guardian - US

World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg: ‘We wanted Whitney Houston on the pitch but Fifa said no’

The man in charge the last time the US hosted the World Cup marvels at the transformation of football in America over the last 32 years

Latin Times

Iran Accuses U.S. of Influencing FIFA After Fans, Staff Barred From Entering Country and World Cup Matches

As the United States and Iran remain locked in a military conflict in the Middle East, the Iranian squad set to represent the country at the 2026 World Cup has felt the impact. Many players, members of the coaching staff and officials with the Iranian federation have had their visas…

The Guardian - UK

Why ‘podcast wars’ will be real broadcast battleground at this World Cup

This summer’s hottest rivalry no longer belongs to the BBC and ITV, but football’s online and streaming presence

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