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The 2026 World Cup will bring a uniquely American sports tradition to the beautiful game: Mid-match ad breaks

Stopping for hydration breaks, going from halves to quarters, and showing more ads will make this World Cup more familiar to U.S. audiences.

Fortune

Mexico Plans To Deploy 100,000 Security Forces To Ensure Calm During World Cup After Killing Of El Mencho

Mexico is set to deploy 100,000 security forces to ensure calm during the World Cup this summer after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" and longtime leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, the government said.

Latin Times

Iran could face possible Fifa tournament ban if they withdraw from World Cup

Fifa can take action against any nation who pull out of the World Cup, with regulations stating: ‘Sanctions may include exclusion from future competition’

The Guardian - UK

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Donald Trump calls for Australia to grant asylum to Iran women’s team

There have been fears players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their Asian Cup opener.

The Independent UK

‘They are safe here’: five Iranian women footballers granted humanitarian visas in Australia

Home affairs minister Tony Burke confirms US president Donald Trump’s overnight comments on social media that the players had been ‘taken care of’

The Guardian - AU

Iraq want World Cup play-off delay amid Middle East conflict

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The Independent UK

Iraq manager urges Fifa to delay his team’s World Cup play-off due to Iran-US war

Iraq are due to play in a World Cup play-off later this month but are struggling to gather their players together amid the ongoing conflict

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How Iranian women’s football team faced a torrid choice to stay or go home

Five players have sought asylum in Australia but neither decision was easy amid a volatile situation in the Middle East

The Guardian - AU

Arnold calls on FIFA to save Iraq's World Cup dream

Graham Arnold has made an urgent call for FIFA to provide a solution for Iraq's World Cup campaign, which looks set to fall victim to the Iran-US conflict.

AAP

Iraq request World Cup playoff delay after rejecting Fifa plan for 25-hour road journey

Iraq has made a request to have the World Cup playoff game postponed after rejecting a proposal from Fifa the squad should make a 25-hour road journey to Turkey

The Guardian - UK

Unique 2026 World Cup Match Inspires $50,000 Ticket Prices

Ticket prices have been a point of recent discussion for U.S. politicians.

Sports Illustrated

Protests follow Iran's exit in Women's Asian Cup

Iran's women's soccer team has been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.

AAP

Grave concerns for Iranian soccer team in Australia

There are fears Iranian footballers will be persecuted when they return home from the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, with the government urged to take action.

AAP

The World Cup is no stranger to strife – but this summer’s finals already feel damaged

A hundred days from their first game, Iran’s prospects of playing in the US are fast fading as turbulent times once more affect the tournament

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Latin Times

Mexican Officials Offer World Cup Reassurances Despite Cartel Violence And Killing Of El Mencho: 'We Are Prepared'

Mexican authorities insist the country is ready to host the World Cup despite a wave of cartel violence following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', in February.

The Guardian - UK

While Trump monetises war, Iran women’s team deliver great act of sporting heroism

In refusing to sing the national anthem these athletes have placed themselves in grave danger while Gianni Infantio sides with the American war machine

The Independent UK

Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting the western state of Jalisco in an attempt to offset fears over the upcoming FIFA World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Water breaks with added advertising: it’s another Fifa player welfare win

In today’s Football Daily: Games of four quarters, and Igor Tudor’s Spurs boat takes on more water

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The Independent UK

‘A puppy around Trump’: All eyes on smiling Infantino as World Cup crisis grows

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Fifa’s almost blasé public response to the unprecedented Iran–World Cup crisis has raised fresh questions about how the organisation is run and whose interests Gianni Infantino is truly serving, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

Sports Illustrated

The Ugly Game: FIFA Ripped by Soccer Fans for TV Commercial Move at 2026 World Cup

FIFA will reportedly allow broadcasters to cut away to ads during hydration breaks in 2026 World Cup matches.

The Guardian - UK

ITV in talks with advertisers over showing commercials during World Cup drinks breaks

ITV is in talks with its commercial partners about showing adverts during the mid-half drinks stoppages that will take place in every match at this summer’s World Cup

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Risks Further Wrath of Fans With NFL-Like World Cup Decision

Mandated in-game hydration breaks will also serve another purpose.

The Independent UK

Fifa approves major change to World Cup TV coverage

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The Independent UK

Adverts to be shown during World Cup water breaks after Fifa approval

Fifa confirmed there would be mandatory water breaks during World Cup matches back in December

Sports Illustrated

President Trump ‘Doesn’t Care’—But Will Iran Play in the 2026 World Cup?

Iran was the only country missing at FIFA’s planning meeting in Atlanta this week.

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