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Lamine Yamal’s Palestine flag wave revives debate over politics in football

Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during Barcelona’s La Liga title celebrations, reviving a debate over whether politics and sport should be mixed with just a month to go before the World Cup begins amid geopolitical tensions.

Euronews

‘This is not a World Cup for the people’: residents in host cities sound alarm over housing affordability

Organizers fear Fifa event will deepen crisis as short-term listings proliferate and sweeps displace unhoused people

The Guardian - US

The Youngest Players in World Cup History

Teenagers have been trusted at soccer’s biggest event since its 1930 inception.

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Price of World Cup shuttle bus in New York slashed following fan backlash

The journey to the MetLife stadium in New Jersey from New York City has been reduced to 20 dollars for fans.

Evening Standard

World Cup shuttle bus prices in New York slashed after fan backlash

The price for the journey to MetLife stadium in New Jersey from New York City has been reduced following criticism from fans

The Independent UK

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea for FIFA World Cup broadcast

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and Prasar Bharti for their response regarding a petition to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026. A lawyer filed the plea seeking broadcasting rights for key matches and eventually all 104 games. The court is considering if the plea is a public…

The Economic Times

Los Angeles’ World Cup stadium awaits new grass pitch 30 days before its first match

Premium seating, suites and hospitality packages will be on offer for fans

The Independent UK

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Frenzy Over The World Cup Shockingly Negative As Soccer Fans Complain En Masse About “The Worst Hosts Ever”

With less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, some people feel like there’s absolutely no “hype” surrounding a tournament that only takes place once every four years.

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Selena Gomez Reminds the World She Is Mexican American in New Rare Beauty Campaign

Selena Gomez has turned a foundation launch into a reminder of who she is and where she comes from. The singer, actress and Rare Beauty founder launched a new campaign for the brand's True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, centered on 48 shades and 48 stories that celebrate the…

Latin Times

Toronto, Vancouver to Keep World Cup Activities Affordable Amid Exorbitant FIFA Pricing

Canada’s host cities are providing budget-friendly options for World Cup fans this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Former Barcelona Star and Shakira's Ex Gerard Piqué Fined More Than $200,000 For Insider Trading

Since retiring from professional soccer, Piqué has been linked to several controversies involving both his personal life and business dealings. Last year, he appeared before a judge as part of an investigation into alleged illegal payments tied to the relocation of Spain's Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.

Latin Times

US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet

U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them

The Independent UK

The Value of NFL Sunday Ticket Just Keeps Plummeting

More standalone windows means fewer games for the Sunday slate and a weaker YouTubeTV product.

Sports Illustrated

Neymar’s Gain Is Estevao’s Loss in Significant World Cup Step for Brazil

Every country has had to submit a preliminary squad list to FIFA.

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Premier League reject new VAR strategy in bid to 'protect referees': report

PGMO has warned that the proposed changes could significantly increase the length of matches

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 squads: Every player at this summer’s tournament

The 48 teams have begun naming their 26-man squads for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer

Evening Standard

Chelsea: Estevao update revealed as Brazil name preliminary squad for World Cup

Teenage winger saw tournament hopes thrown into doubt by hamstring injury

Euronews

How much would you pay to see Ronaldo? Here’s the cheapest ticket for his 2026 World Cup game

The match between Portugal and Colombia in the 2026 World Cup is becoming a phenomenon off the pitch. The anticipation surrounding what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup has caused the price of the cheapest tickets to explode.

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U.S. hotels are calling the World Cup a 'non-event' and 80% warn bookings are falling short of expectations, report finds

Despite FIFA selling 5 million tickets for the games, “indicators suggest the anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the American Hotel and Lodging Association said.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s failure to agree World Cup TV deals in China and India a headache for Infantino

With the tournament a month away, there are still no agreements done with the two Asian giants to ensure fans there can watch all 104 games

The Guardian - UK

Premier League set to reject extended powers for VAR next season

The video assistant referee will be permitted to rule on the award of corners from next month, in time for the World Cup, but Ifab has made the new law discretionary and PGMO has advised against it

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on World Cup ticket prices: $33,000? You’re having a laugh…

Editorial: Fifa’s embrace of dynamic pricing and resale markets has led to sky-high costs and a speculative free-for-all, betraying the spirit of the beautiful game

Euronews

From Messi to Mbappé: Argentina’s World Cup sticker obsession returns

Thousands of football fans in Buenos Aires are gathering in parks and public squares to swap World Cup stickers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Soaring World Cup ticket prices for players’ families and guests leave several FAs stunned

Numerous FAs have been hit by increased prices when buying World Cup tickets for their players’ family and friends, with teams affected by Fifa’s pricing model

The Conversation

How World Cup filming has evolved since the last US tournament – from spider cameras to AI and drones

When players arrive in the US this year for their World Cup pre-tournament media shoot, they will each step into a scanning chamber to capture their precise body-part dimensions and create 3D, AI avatars. Why? Because even when you’re the biggest sport in the world, you can’t afford to stand…

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