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Somali Referee Barred From Officiating at World Cup Was 'Talking to Some Very Bad People,' Trump Official Says

Upon arriving in Miami, Omar Artan said he was questioned by authorities about alleged ties to the Somali militant group al-Shabab and told officials he knew nothing about the organization.

Latin Times

Spectacular deficits and record revenues: FIFA’s financial cycles are a winning strategy

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off across North America. FIFA, the governing body that organizes it, is widely seen as a prosperous organization. After all, it governs the world’s most popular sport and its most prestigious event. It’s regarded as a machine generating billions of dollars.

The Conversation

Are Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty Together? Actor's Dark Past Allegedly Haunts Rapper's Broken Marriage

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty's appearance at a FIFA World Cup match has reignited speculation about their marriage, as fans interpret their relationship through public sightings and social media posts.

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Blame Game: FIFA Claims Fans 'Chose to Stand' to Hide Humiliating World Cup Attendance Deficit

FIFA faces backlash over the World Cup empty-seats controversy after claiming fans were 'standing elsewhere' to explain visible gaps in stadiums.

International Business Times UK

How a Socceroo’s pre-match tears gave way to a World Cup night to remember

Paul Okon-Engstler’s emotions before making his World Cup debut for Australia belied the performance that followed against Turkey in Vancouver

The Guardian - AU

How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as World Cup favorites begin their tournament, team news

Lamine Yamal starts on the bench for Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde. Here's how to watch the Group H fixture for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar

FIFA Caves to Pressure and Allows Spanish at All World Cup 2026 Press Conferences After Backlash

The change follows several incidents in which journalists were told they could not use Spanish because translation services for the language were not available at certain press conferences

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Report: World Cup Manager Brutally Fired After Just One Game

Only a handful of managers have ever been dismissed during the tournament’s storied history.

Sports Illustrated

Do the World Cup's pricey tickets reflect US market rates and stop scalpers, as FIFA says?

FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important context.

Euronews

From rock-bottom to World Cup force: Sweden provide life-affirming message

In today’s Football Daily: Bouncing back with Graham Potter

The Guardian - UK

Fifa proposes first match of new tournament should be Israel v Palestine

Fifa is proposing that the opening game of a new youth tournament should be between Israel and Palestine, it has been reported

The National (Scotland)

Uruguay’s World Cup preparation thrown into chaos after flight disruption

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The Independent UK

FIFA’s Haiti jersey ban echoes the long campaign to discredit and downplay the Haitian Revolution

Ahead of its first match in the 2026 World Cup, the Haitian national soccer team was forced to make a last-minute change. But it didn’t have anything to do with its roster or travel plans. It was the team’s jersey.

The Conversation

FIFA World Cup on ZEE5: Fans complain about streaming experience; report buffering, crashes and no 4K

Football fans in India are experiencing significant technical problems with ZEE5's 2026 World Cup broadcasts. Complaints include buffering, app crashes, and poor video quality. Many viewers are frustrated with the service, especially after paying for a World Cup package. ZEE5's ability to resolve these issues will impact its standing in…

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The Times of India

World Cup 2026 could be the most high-tech yet: From AI tools on every team to sensor-packed balls aiding referees

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will showcase unprecedented technological integration, featuring AI tactical assistants, sensor-equipped balls, and digital player scans for enhanced offside calls. This evolution reflects football's growing reliance on data science and AI, moving beyond traditional coaching to inform crucial decisions and player management, promising a more data-driven…

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Given Fresh Warning Over World Cup Hydration Breaks and Impact on Fans

The new rules have attracted criticism from players and fans alike.

The Independent UK

Why Fifa has been urged to remove a World Cup VAR official

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The Independent UK

World Cup today: Iran start campaign amid backdrop of war and unrest

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2026 World Cup Daily: TV Guide, Latest News As Spain, Belgium Get Underway

The action comes thick and fast across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The Independent UK

The surreal possibility hanging over Iran’s perilous World Cup campaign

WORLD CUP 2026: The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup’s 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host. Protests are planned at Iran’s opening game in Los Angeles against New Zealand on Monday and, as Kieran Jackson explains,…

The Guardian - UK

Fifa plans Israel v Palestine fixture as opening game of new under-15s tournament

Fifa wants to schedule a symbolic match between Israel and Palestine as the opening game of a new under-15 tournament in the US in September

Sports Illustrated

Lamine Yamal Is Soccer’s Next Megastar—and at 18, He’s Just Getting Started

Accomplished beyond his years, Barça’s teen sensation has helped lift Spain into a favorite’s role as he continues toward a limitless future

Digital Camera World

FIFA’s new referee cameras might be the coolest camera tech at the 2026 World Cup

The best camera angle at the 2026 World Cup is coming from the referee

AAP

SOC:Aussie World Cup referee in storm over hand gesture

FIFA's World Cup discrimination monitor has called for an Australian VAR official to be removed for making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.

AAP

Aussie World Cup referee in storm over hand gesture

FIFA's World Cup discrimination monitor has called for an Australian VAR official to be removed for making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.

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