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‘Let’s go with the heart’: Zohran Mamdani thinks this African team will win the World Cup

The New York City mayor sat down with the Guardian and, using the World Cup Bracketology game, made a historic prediction for this summer

The Guardian - US

FIFA Reverses Decision, Allows Fans to Bring Water Bottles After Mass Backlash

Fans can now bring one small, plastic water bottle to 2026 World Cup matches this summer.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 – Group K guide: Portugal to dominate as Cristiano Ronaldo and Colombia’s James Rodriguez look to roll back years

How head coach Martinez manages Ronaldo’s minutes will define Portugal’s tournament

The Independent UK

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FIFA Makes Major Pre-Match Change Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be unlike any previous edition of the tournament, for several reasons.

Sports Illustrated

Africa's finest: Senegal, runners-up with something to prove

Senegal enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's second best side in the Fifa rankings. In the sixth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance fresh from heartbreak at the continent's Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale

USMNT’s First World Cup Game Thrown Into Jeopardy by Stadium Strike

The Stars and Stripes are scheduled to kick off Group D against Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA 2026 World Cup to boost beer sales by over 1,000,000,000 pints: Event to boost global GDP by more than $41 billion

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to significantly boost global beer consumption, with over a billion pints expected. Analysts predict a 0.3% increase in beer industry volumes. The month-long event will also drive consumer spending across hospitality, travel, and retail sectors. Billions in economic activity are anticipated, benefiting companies…

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Houston's World Cup Lockdown Is Underway — But a $110 Million Immigration Dispute Now Threatens Critical Emergency Response Plans

Houston's World Cup security lockdown is underway, but a $110 million immigration funding dispute could threaten emergency response, heat safety, and medical preparedness plans.

Medical Daily

World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin

Most of the stadiums for this year's FIFA World Cup are now considered green buildings and the majority earned their certification in the run-up to the tournament

The Independent UK

Adidas' World Cup ball could be the most advanced ever kicked in a professional match – here's why

Connected ball tech could be a major jump forward for football.

The World Cup looms for Mexico – but is cartel violence under control?

IN FOCUS: Cities in Mexico are preparing to host nearly 1 million people and 13 games in the world’s most-watched sporting competition. But just months after an eruption of violence, do authorities really have organised crime under control, asks Alex Croft

The Independent UK

Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Iran has accused the United States of "political interference in sport" after visa denials for some of its World Cup support staff. The Iranian embassy in Turkey stated that a "large" number of managerial and executive staff were denied entry, escalating discriminatory treatment. Iran's Football Federation plans to pursue the…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Format, groups, full schedule, India match timings, where to watch, and everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever with 48 teams. Hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament runs from June 11 to July 19. A new format includes 12 groups and a Round of 32 knockout stage. Indian fans…

The Economic Times

The World Cup is being played in my hometown. Can’t say I’m excited

I love soccer. But absurd ticket prices and odious politics are keeping me away from the stadiums

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The Economic Times

From 17 to 43: FIFA World Cup 2026 set for football's biggest generation clash

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will be the largest ever. It will also feature the widest age range of players, from 17-year-old Gilberto Mora to 43-year-old Craig Gordon. Legends like Cristiano Ronaldo will also participate. This tournament showcases a mix of emerging talent and seasoned veterans, promising…

The National (Scotland)

How Haiti became first country to have a player banned from World Cup

Scotland bad boy Willie Johnston's failed drug test is always remembered as the first World Cup scandal after he was sensationally banned and…

The National (Scotland)

Curacao star gets Cristiano Ronaldo treatment from FIFA after Hampden red card

FIFA have shown mercy to Curacao star Jurgen Locadia by allowing him to play their first-ever World Cup game, despite his red card shame against…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Extreme heat and high humidity expected across several venues in North America; poses risk to players and spectators

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is set to face extreme heat. Several host cities, especially in the southern United States, will likely experience high temperatures and humidity. Studies warn of serious risks to players and spectators. Some stadiums have cooling measures, but protection levels vary. This expanded…

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John McGinn gets honest about 'sad' Scotland World Cup ticket debacle

John McGinn finds it sad that some of Scotland's most loyal supporters won't be in the stands to watch the national team at the World Cup…

The Guardian - UK

Relentless rise of VAR, new red card offences and more: those new World Cup rules in full

2026 tournament will be the biggest, longest and most expensive – and the most intricately refereed – ever seen

The National (Scotland)

FIFA will allow plastic water bottles at World Cup after backlash to ban

FIFA has again amended its water bottle policy for the upcoming World Cup in North America, allowing fans to bring in one sealed, disposable 590ml…

The Independent UK

Fifa backtracks on plans to bar reusable bottles from World Cup grounds

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The Independent UK

Fifa abandons plan for World Cup water bottle ban after backlash

Plans to bar reusable bottles from grounds had faced criticism with temperatures set to soar during the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Power and glory: World Cup promises a spectacle impossible to ignore

Ten years in the making, the greatest show on earth is set for a six-week sprint through Trump’s America

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup workers vow strike before $2,000-a-ticket game between US & Paraguay

Workers at SoFi Stadium in California have voted to strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener. Contract talks with the food service provider have stalled. Union members are concerned about pay and job security. The strike could impact the June 12 match. The stadium's hospitality company is committed to…

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