The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 England produced one of its all-time great World Cup results at the iconic Azteca. Sports Illustrated · Jul 8
Trump's Balogun Call Fails to Dent FIFA's $9B World Cup Payday FIFA projects a record £6.7 billion revenue from the 2026 World Cup, surpassing Qatar's earnings. Explore the financial strategies and controversies surrounding this global event. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final ticket prices: Tickets now nearly 50% cheaper. Here's why FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final ticket prices have dropped significantly on secondary markets. This decline follows the elimination of co-host United States and Portugal from the tournament. Reduced fan interest and increased ticket availability have pressured resale prices downward. The Spain versus Belgium match saw a substantial price adjustment after… The Economic Times · Jul 8
USMNT World Cup player ratings: high marks for McKennie and Tillman, but Pulisic and Dest fall short The Americans crashed out in disappointing fashion, but there were positives from the tournament on the whole. We look at how the roster performed The Guardian - US · Jul 8
Refereeing at this World Cup has been fine, we don’t need input of Tuchel and Trump Give or take the odd error, officials have got it right on most occasions, while VAR has helped them when they haven’t The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
The World Cup's hidden runners: Referees keep pace with players and pressure FIFA has begun preparing referees for the 2026 World Cup with intense training. Officials undergo physical assessments and game-like simulations to improve performance. They train endurance, strength, and agility, while experts monitor their physical exertion. Recovery protocols include massages and cryotherapy for faster healing. Data trackers and medical specialists ensure… The Economic Times · Jul 8
'The Trump Curse': Is Donald Trump a bad omen for sports teams? Following the elimination of the US at the World Cup, social media went into a frenzy with claims of a “Trump curse”. There seems to be prior form, as fans are citing other losses linked to Trump’s team endorsements or even his presence at games. Euronews · Jul 8
Unilever's big World Cup bet is all about building 'desire at scale' Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Jul 8
How a box-office World Cup descended into fury and farce to leave Fifa with a huge problem WORLD CUP 2026: The tournament has delivered hugely on the pitch, Miguel Delaney writes, but the apparent undermining of sporting integrity leaves major questions The Independent UK · Jul 8
Newsletter: Something is rotten in the state of Turkey In today's newsletter: US President Donald Trump revives his annexationist rhetoric of the arctic island of Greenland, ambassadors in Brussels bristle over what to do about Serbia, and a letter about FIFA is making waves in the European Parliament. Euronews · Jul 8
Scottish lawyer warns FIFA red card row may bring Infantino down and haunt World Cup FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's ban will have implications for the World Cup and the governing body's under-fire president… The National (Scotland) · Jul 8
IShowSpeed Racist Abuse Scandal Prompts FIFA Probe During Argentina vs Cape Verde Game FIFA is investigating alleged racist abuse towards streamer IShowSpeed during a World Cup match in Miami. The incident, captured on livestream, has sparked significant online discussion International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Why Gianni Infantino's actions should give anyone who loves football the boak Why the actions of Gianni Infantino and Fifa in capitulating to Donald Trump over Folarin Balogun's suspension will be what this World Cup is… The National (Scotland) · Jul 8
Two USMNT staff members were suspended by FIFA for game vs Belgium—Why were Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell banned ahead of the World Cup Round of 16? USMNT FIFA staff suspension: Two United States Soccer Federation staff members faced FIFA suspensions before a key match. Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell were suspended for violating match protocols. These suspensions reportedly stemmed from an earlier game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. FIFA has not publicly explained the disciplinary actions taken against the… The Economic Times · Jul 8
FourFourTwo · Jul 8 Will England red card for Jarell Quansah be overturned? The floodgates have burst open with Donald Trump’s intervention for Folarin Balogun’s red card
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Reason Why FIFA Suspended Two United States Staff Members Before the Belgium Match Explained FIFA suspended two senior US staff members before their World Cup match against Belgium, citing a breach of match protocols. The suspensions were unrelated to Folarin Balogun's red card appeal.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Netflix, YouTube and Disney interested in US rights of FIFA World Cup, deal may reach $2 billion: Report Several major media companies are preparing to bid billions for FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights. Netflix, Disney, and Alphabet's YouTube are expected to challenge for the next two tournaments. Amazon and Apple could also join the bidding war for these lucrative rights. FIFA is considering selling English and Spanish language…
FourFourTwo · Jul 8 Aston Villa set for extra World Cup cash payment Aston Villa have been impacted significantly by the summer tournament
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Argentina VAR Decision Questioned After Ex-World Cup Official Cites 'Three Chances' to Regain Ball A former FIFA official criticises a VAR decision in Argentina's 3-2 win over Egypt, arguing it violated FIFA's Attacking Possession Phase guidelines, sparking debate over officiating fairness.
Medical Daily · Jul 8 Why World Cup Injuries Rise as Tournament Fatigue Builds, from Amadou Onana to Christian Pulisic and Jordan Henderson As the FIFA World Cup reaches the knockout stage, experts explain why fatigue increases the risk of injuries for players like Christian Pulisic and Jordan Henderson.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday's matches? Argentina, Spain and Belgium book quarterfinal spots Argentina secured a thrilling comeback win against Egypt to advance. Spain narrowly defeated Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey. Belgium decisively beat the United States with a strong performance. These victories propelled Argentina, Spain, and Belgium into the quarterfinals. The teams will now prepare for their next challenging matches.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 FIFA suspended two US men's national team staffers for Belgium game FIFA suspended two U.S. men's national team staff members before Monday's match. Team manager Sam Zapatka and security vice president Frank Pannell faced sanctions. These suspensions were reportedly for violating FIFA match protocols and unauthorized access. The U.S. Soccer Federation did not specify the exact reason for the punishments. The…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 8 The World Cup Made James Rodriguez—In the End, All He Could Do Was Watch The 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner might have stepped off the pitch for the last time.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 8 Egypt Makes Formal Complaint to FIFA After Controversial World Cup Exit vs. Argentina Hossam Hassan didn’t hold back after he felt his side was unfairly eliminated from the World Cup.
The Independent UK · Jul 8 EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match European lawmakers are rallying to investigate FIFA boss Gianni Infantino