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Iran's World Cup ticket allocation 'pulled' days before tournament kicks off

IRAN’S ticket allocation for the World Cup has been pulled just days before the tournament is set to get underway, the country’s football…

The National (Scotland)

Who is David Sullivan and what are the allegations against him?

The West Ham co-owner has denied allegations of abusing his power

The Independent UK

FIFA 2026: Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

Iran's football federation states its World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled. This leaves fans who planned travel unable to see their team play. The World Cup begins Thursday. Iran's matches are scheduled in Los Angeles and Seattle. The federation calls the action contrary to international competition spirit. It questions…

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Football regulator contacts West Ham over David Sullivan abuse allegations

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The Independent UK

The World Cup is shedding new light on the pathology of the Trump regime

Players and fans denied visas, the spectre of ICE raids on stadiums, Pete Hegseth’s latest speech ... By the end of this contest, the nature of this US government will be even clearer, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Iran says entire ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

Iran’s football federation said its fans had already made plans to attend matches before the ticket allocation was pulled

The Independent UK

Football watchdog seeking urgent information after ‘deeply concerning’ David Sullivan abuse allegations

Regulator contacts West Ham as the government says the allegations should be treated with ‘utmost seriousness’

The Independent UK

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Anger as Somali referee barred from US days before World Cup

AFRICA's top referee who was set to be the first from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup has been barred from entering the US, leading to…

The National (Scotland)

petpogo Redefines Pet AI Tech at "The Woof Cup" in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup begins, a unique football frenzy took over San Jose. Over the weekend, dozens of pet families gathered at Discovery Meadow for The Woof Cup, an innovative pet soccer tournament hosted by petpogo. The two-day…

AAP

The cost of going to the World Cup just went up

Thailand has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, and the fans here have made their peace with this in the most pragmatic way available: by adopting someone else's team and following it with the kind of devotion that qualified nations' supporters spend a lifetime building.

Bangkok Post

This is why as an Englishwoman I am now all in for Scotland

AS an Englishwoman who has lived in Scotland almost my entire adult life, the question of national identity has always been a tricky one for me. I…

The National (Scotland)

Global Football Tournament Drives Travel Surge, with Group Stage Booking Growth Nearly Double Knockout Round's: Trip.com Data

MEXICO CITY, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A major football tournament spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico (11 June – 19 July) is set to drive a surge in international travel to North America this summer, with Trip.com booking data revealing year-on-year growth of nearly 70% across the 16…

AAP

President Sheinbaum Hands National Flag to Memo Ochoa and Mexico is Officially World Cup-ready

President Claudia Sheinbaum officially presented the Mexican national flag to El Tri at the CAR facility in Mexico City, with goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa receiving the colors just three days before Mexico's World Cup opener against South Africa.

Latin Times

World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

MEXICO CITY - The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump's America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East.

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Evening Standard

Lineker says ‘marriage’ with BBC ‘starting to run out of love’ by time he left

The former England footballer was the presenter of BBC’s Match Of The Day for 26 years until he stepped down in May last year.

Evening Standard

Luciano Pavarotti World Cup football shirts to celebrate singer’s 90th year

Both shirts feature the closing line of Nessun Dorma.

The Independent UK

How a Lucozade pouch is helping England’s stars to cope with the heat at the World Cup

The Football Association has been preparing meticulously for the unique stresses of the largest tournament yet

Sports Illustrated

When Brendan Sorsby Can Actually Play for Texas Tech After Winning Injunction

When can Sorsby actually play for Texas Tech in 2026? And who will play in his stead?

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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday.

France 24

Somali referee dropped from World Cup after being refused entry to US

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, FIFA said Monday, in a decision that prevents him from becoming the first Somali official to referee at the tournament.

Tom’s Guide

Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup football

Here's everything you need to know about Adidas' new Trionda football ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The Guardian - US

Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani: ‘MLS can become the second-biggest league in the world. Maybe the biggest’

The Canadian has been tipped as Gianni Infantino’s successor. He defends World Cup ticket prices and explains why the Premier League may soon have a rival

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re going to be in an unreal, mad World Cup time zone’: Kelly Cates on presenting in Salford at 2am

BBC TV and radio host on sportswashing, the brilliance of watching Argentina up close and why Donald Trump won’t be able to hijack the football glory

Bangkok Post

Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud

LAUSANNE - Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup GROUP J: Messi, Argentina seek rare world cup repeat

Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, aims to defend their World Cup title. Algeria makes a return after a decade. Austria seeks to advance past the first round for the first time in decades. Jordan makes its debut. These teams are gearing up for the global football tournament.

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