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New York will host 8 World Cup games, including the final, in New Jersey: Things to know

New York will host eight matches throughout the World Cup at the stadium in the Meadowlands in northern New Jersey that belongs to the NFL's Jets and Giants

The Independent UK

FIFA media rights officials visit India where no World Cup broadcast deal is yet signed

FIFA officials are in India this week to secure a broadcast deal for the upcoming World Cup. Millions of Indian football fans may miss the tournament due to a deadlock over broadcast rights. A previous offer from Reliance-Disney was significantly lower than FIFA's asking price.

The Economic Times

Iran heads to World Cup training camp in Turkey with no US visas issued

Iran’s national football team is flying to Turkey amid fears over visa approvals from the United States, with limited preparation and no top-tier friendly matches scheduled.

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The World Cup’s in-demand tickets: are Scotland really more popular than England, USA and Argentina?

The final is the most expensive ticket on resale for this summer’s tournament. But there are surprising get-in prices elsewhere

The Guardian - US

No broadcaster for World Cup? What FIFA’s India standoff could really cost

As FIFA gears up for the 2026 World Cup, it encounters a broadcasting conundrum in India. Following a surge in online viewership during the 2022 tournament, local broadcasters are cautious about FIFA's steep pricing demands.

The Economic Times

Drake’s Soccer Connections—Recruitment, Davies and World Cup Hype

The Toronto-based artist is more than familiar with the beautiful game.

Sports Illustrated

What It Takes for NFL Stadiums to Have World Cup-Ready Natural Grass

Several venues are facing challenges with their pitch, with new grass fields sitting higher than the previous surface.

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‘Green card for the planet’? Fifa’s World Cup is on pace to be a climate catastrophe

The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be even worse

The Guardian - US

Toronto, one of the most diverse cities in the world, will host 6 World Cup games: 5 things to know

Toronto, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, will host six World Cup games, including the first-ever such match in Canada on June 12

The Independent UK

‘Got!’: Panini 1970 World Cup sticker book completed after 56 years

Fan buys missing Chile sticker for £150 after finding almost completed album in his loft

The Guardian - UK

A football World Cup is a global cultural exchange. How will that work in Trump’s America?

The most culturally diverse men’s football World Cup in history is taking place in the United States at a time when foreign nationals feel less and less welcome in the country.

The Conversation

I went inside FIFA's secret World Cup lab, and the 3D scanning tech I found there could change football forever

A rare behind-the-scenes visit to FIFA HQ in Zurich reveals the AI and 3D technology that will change the World Cup — and football — forever.

TechRadar

USMNT Projected World Cup Roster—Locks, Bubble Players and Is Pulisic Assured?

Which players will pull on the Stars and Stripes at this summer’s World Cup?

Sports Illustrated

Controversial half-time show could change World Cup branding forever

Is this the 'Americanisation' of football?

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The Economic Times

Football: China state broadcaster reaches World Cup deal with FIFA

China Media Group has secured broadcasting rights for four World Cup tournaments. This deal covers the men's events in 2026 and 2030, and the women's tournaments in 2027 and 2031. Chinese fans can now watch these major soccer events. The agreement includes free-to-air and paid television, as well as online…

Euronews

FC Barcelona tells Euronews 'no comment' after Israel accuses Yamal of 'inciting hatred'

In response to a Euronews request for a comment, FC Barcelona declined to back its star player Lamine Yamal after Israel’s defence minister accused him of “inciting hatred towards Israel” for waving a Palestinian flag. The club said it had “no comment” to make on the issue.

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Why one goalkeeper has Bristol City to blame after World Cup snub

Nikita Haikin's World Cup dreams look to be over - and Bristol City are inadvertantly to blame

Euronews

Halftime hits: FIFA reveals star-studded squad for historic World Cup final show

FIFA has announced the line up for its first-ever World Cup half-time show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS all set to feature as world football's governing body seeks to emulate the success of the NFL's Superbowl show.

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The Independent UK

Shakira returns to World Cup stage with new song for 2026 tournament

The biggest World Cup, featuring 48 teams, kicks off on June 11 and is being hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico

The Independent UK

The World Cup has an official song with Shakira and Burna Boy combining for 'Dai Dai'

The World Cup — officially — has an official song

The Independent UK

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai'

Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem

The Independent UK

Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months

Radio France Internationale

France boss Deschamps unveils 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup

French football boss Didier Deschamps on Thursday night anointed Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé as captain of the France squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Announce 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show Headliners: Full Details

The 2026 World Cup final will feature a halftime show, with FIFA taking a page out of the NFL’s playbook.

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