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How content creators are bringing fans an added dimension to this World Cup

YouTubers reveal how they are challenging traditional broadcast coverage of the tournament with their own audience interaction

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

Every Confirmed Round of 32 Match at the 2026 World Cup

The USMNT, Brazil, Canada and Netherlands already know their opponents in the last 32.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26

Brazil rub salt in Scotland's World Cup wounds with bizarre VAR protest

Brazil has lodged a bizarre protest to FIFA over their disallowed goal in their World Cup win over Scotland

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26

Iran and Egypt Urge FIFA to Distance World Cup Match from Seattle Pride

Iran and Egypt have asked FIFA to ensure no Pride-related activities occur during a World Cup match in Seattle, coinciding with the city's Pride weekend.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

Why is there so much outrage over FIFA’s ‘hydration breaks’ at this year's World Cup?

Every World Cup game has been interrupted due to new scheduled "hydration breaks", a move from FIFA which has been met with a chorus of boos. What’s behind the interruptions, and why are they so controversial?

Euronews · Jun 26

Does the World Cup favor democratic or autocratic nations? I did some number crunching to find out

It is often said – by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and many others – that soccer is the “most democratic sport.” That sentiment is based in large part on the sport’s global appeal and long history of popularity across class and racial lines.

The Conversation · Jun 26

FIFA World Cup knockout round takes shape as US is set to play Bosnia-Herzegovina

The FIFA World Cup knockout stage is shaping up, with co-hosts USA facing Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada meeting South Africa. Other key clashes include Morocco vs. Netherlands and Japan vs. Brazil. Many teams have advanced but await their opponents, with the full Round of 32 to be confirmed after final group…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

From cheap transport to football geekery: how Zohran Mamdani won the World Cup

The New York City mayor has made his mark on the tournament to cap an extraordinary run of sporting success over the last few months

The Guardian - US · Jun 26

FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

The Independent UK · Jun 26

World Cup 2026: Seattle set for Iran-Egypt match amid ‘Pride Match’ controversy

Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G match as the city marks its annual Pride parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed celebrations to be cancelled, a request FIFA denied. Players and officials of…

France 24 · Jun 26