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An ideological tug-of-war: the pressures facing Iran’s World Cup squad in US

Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at war

The Guardian - UK

Pele’s World Cup medal to go under the hammer alongside classic memorabilia

The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in up to £500,000 alone

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Plato: “A fool is one who is governed by his passions and does not act with reason.”

Several years ago, a senior football manager was asked about the worst decision he had made during his career. The journalist expected a tactical explanation or perhaps a discussion about player transfers. Instead, the manager described a moment of anger. After a disappointing defeat, he lashed out publicly at a…

The Times of India

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Fresh World Cup visa controversy as Palestinian football chief hits out at US restrictions

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The Independent UK

Why Brazil and Argentina fans are fighting in the streets of Bangladesh as World Cup begins

World Cup fever descends on this South Asian nation that has never seen its own team compete at the tournament

The Independent UK

Senate panel sets markup on college sports bill

The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled the markup of a bipartisan measure that proposes sweeping changes to collegiate athletics and has the backing of President Donald Trump. The panel is expected to take up several amendments at the markup on June 18, including one aimed at protecting non-revenue sports. Some…

Roll Call

Harry Kane wears these football boots – and they’re from Skechers

We’ve also spotted a similar more affordable pair, reduced by 42 per cent at Amazon right now

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Pele winners’ medal among auction World Cup items expected to fetch £2m

The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in £500,000 alone.

Evening Standard

Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Iran vs New Zealand meet at SoFi Stadium on June 15 in Group G. Iran are favored at -118, and our pick backs them to win in a game with real knockout implications.

Sports Lens

Tributes paid after death of EFL managerial stalwart aged 64

Former Watford player and manager Jackett has died at the age of 64, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland)

Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 12-18

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Bangkok Post

Palestinian football chief says he has not been granted US visa for World Cup

Jibril Rajoub attended the first match of the World Cup in Mexico, but says he has not received his US visa yet

The Independent UK

Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both

In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation

The Independent UK

Cal Football Wins vs. Top Programs in West

The Golden Bears have recorded the most wins (59), lost the most games (66), and played the most games (129) against Stanford.

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The World Cup usually cleans up a country’s image. Not this time

Mega sporting events run on a reliable formula. A country wins the hosting rights, spends money it probably shouldn’t, and receives a month-long image makeover in return. The FIFA World Cup has often been held as the ultimate example of this exchange, accused of being the world’s most expensive reputation…

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Buying a TV for the World Cup? These are the features to look out for

Because the beautiful game shouldn't look like anything less.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Hwang In-beom and His Wife as South Korea Midfielder Shines at the 2026 World Cup

Hwang In-beom, a pivotal player for South Korea in the 2026 World Cup, balances his football career with family life, drawing attention both on and off the field.

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Knicks, T20, Giro and Serena Williams

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The Independent UK

Water-gate: Fifa’s lucrative World Cup breaks are ruining the spectacle

WORLD CUP 2026: Comment: The decision to mandate three-minute hydration breaks during every half of football at the 2026 World Cup smacks of yet more greed, writes Lawrence Ostlere

The Independent UK

After decades trying to win the World Cup, shouldn’t the USA be better at football by now?

USA are four-time champions in the women’s game but as the 2026 tournament begins on home soil, are they any closer to winning the men’s World Cup?

AAP

Hisense RGB-themed pop-up event lights up the new landmark of FIFA World Cup 2026™

NEW YORK, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Hisense launched its RGB-themed pop-up activation on June 9 at Hudson Yards in New York. The event featured FIFA official resources and a brand collaboration with adidas, combining Hisense display technology with football…

The Independent UK

‘Unexpected’ performances, elite-level experience and vision: How to appoint an international manager

SPECIAL REPORT: After two comparative surprise packages at international level, Luis De La Fuente and Lionel Scaloni, won the last Euros and World Cup at the expense of more established names, Miguel Delaney finds out what national teams are really looking for and the process behind picking a manager

The Independent UK

Who are England’s modern-day WAGs at this year’s World Cup – and would they even accept the title?

IN FOCUS: As the biggest football tournament kicks off, 20 years on from the arrival of the infamous troop in Baden-Baden, Olivia Petter takes a look at the very different partners supporting England’s footballers today – from lawyers and nurses to childhood sweethearts

The Conversation

Instead of a soft power coup, the World Cup could be an ‘own goal’ for Donald Trump

For football fans, the FIFA World Cup is so much more than sport. Every four years, it presents a unifying moment – bringing people together across the divides of language, culture and geography in a shared passion for the game.

International Business Times UK

Pundits Make Their 2026 FIFA World Cup Predictions, Who Do You Think Will Be Lifting the Trophy in New York?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup sees Spain as the favourite, with France, England, and Argentina as strong contenders. Experts and models predict a highly competitive tournament.

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