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‘Beautiful moment’: fans of New Zealand and Iran draw on World Cup fervour together

Electrifying mood among those at a bar in Wellington watching a game that threatened to be overshadowed by international politics

The Guardian - AU

Infantino using private jet in attempt to watch two World Cup matches per day

Fifa president sets gruelling itinerary across North America in a World Cup expected to generate about 9m tons of carbon dioxide

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran fight back twice to secure 2-2 draw against New Zealand

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran fought back twice to lock in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their World Cup debut, demonstrating grit in the face of social unrest. The match, charged with emotion, saw both teams overcoming hurdles in preparation for this grand stage.

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Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand

Iran did not seem bogged down by political baggage as they let their football do the talking in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles

The Guardian - AU

Iran opens its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

Iran has opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

The Independent UK

The Four Biggest Storylines for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup

Argentina is aiming to defend its World Cup title and clinch a fourth crown.

Sports Illustrated

Protests erupt outside Iran’s World Cup opener after court upholds flag ban

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FIFA World Cup fever fuels cyber scams

Cybercriminals are exploiting the FIFA World Cup, creating thousands of fake ticket portals, merchandise stores, and streaming sites to scam fans. Sophisticated operations are intercepting payment details and authentication, while AI is enabling more personalized and convincing phishing campaigns.

The Economic Times

Araújo to the rescue as Uruguay deny Saudi Arabia another World Cup shock

Maximiliano Araújo scored a late equaliser in Miami as Uruguay battled back for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup: Is Luis Suarez playing in World Cup 2026? Check Uruguay roster including Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Spain

Luis Suarez is an Uruguay legend who has left indleible mark in the FIFA football World Cups throughout his illustrious international soccer career.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 controversy: Has Australian match official really made 'neo-Nazi' hand gesture that resembles white supremacist sign or a simple involuntary twitch? Debate rages on

Shaun Evans is among 30 video review analysts selected by FIFA to work at this year’s World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The Economic Times

Where is the next World Cup 2030?

2030 marks the centenary of the World Cup but where will the next tournament be played?

FourFourTwo

What MLS Needs From the 2026 World Cup to Ensure Post-Messi Prominence

Major League Soccer will look to reap the benefits of the U.S.’s increased interest in soccer this summer.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach

A World Cup video review official says his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch

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AAP

SPO:Australian referee cleared over hand gesture

FIFA has cleared an Australian referee of any wrongdoing after the World Cup VAR official denied he deliberately made a controversial on-air hand gesture.

AAP

Australian referee cleared over hand gesture

FIFA has cleared an Australian referee of any wrongdoing after the World Cup VAR official denied he deliberately made a controversial on-air hand gesture.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup official cleared by Fifa and says gesture was ‘subconscious twitch’

Fifa found no evidence Shaun Evans had breached Fifa’s ethics code and he clarified: ‘The movement was an involuntary, subconscious twitch’

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Who is the referee for Saudi Arabia v Uruguay?

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay face off in their World Cup opener

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International Business Times UK

Trump Insists White House UFC 250 Is a Bigger Deal Than Winning the FIFA World Cup

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event at the White House before attending the G7 summit in France, sparking discussions on sports diplomacy and its impact on international relations.

Fortune

Basketball vs. the Beautiful Game: the fight for America's summer sports attention

Two mega-events, record ratings, and billions in broadcast rights: the collision that will reshape sports media for a generation.

Sports Illustrated

Spain Show They Can’t Win the World Cup Without Lamine Yamal Firing

La Roja’s failure to break down one of the tournament’s lowest-ranked teams rings alarm bells.

The Mary Sue

FIFA Is Facing a Mounting Health Crisis as Analysts Flag Dozens of World Cup Matches for Dangerous Heat Exposure

The WBGT metric accounts for humidity, shade, and solar radiation, making it a stronger predictor of heat stress.

The Conversation

Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Canada, Mexico and the United States, one contest has already begun online: the fight over who sounds like a “real” soccer fan.

TechRadar

How to watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay for free online and from anywhere as Group H action intensifies at Miami Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Spain Player Ratings vs. Cabo Verde: World Cup Opener Springs Huge Surprise

Lamine Yamal’s impetus was sorely missed in a match of defense versus attack.

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