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From retro to surreal, the best World Cup kit designs of 2026 are works of art

With design Easter eggs and controversial colour palettes, World Cup kits are looking more artistic than ever.

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Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina World Cup Picks & Betting Odds

Canada host Bosnia & Herzegovina at BMO Field on June 12, 2026. Our Group B pick backs Canada at -120 to claim a historic first World Cup win.

Sports Lens

World Cup Group J Odds: Can Anyone Challenge Argentina?

Argentina enter as -256 favorites to win World Cup 2026 Group J, defending champions facing Austria, Algeria, and debutants Jordan across three NFL venues.

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Watch: Empty seats and closed borders? FIFA’s high-stakes bet on a divided America

While the football elite rub shoulders in Washington, the game is hitting a physical and metaphorical wall at the US border. International teams, referees and everyday fans find it difficult to see the games which start today. What’s going on there?

Euronews

Winning % as CFB Favorite over Last 10 Years in West

Oregon and Washington have the best winning percentages as a college football favorite over the past 10 years in the West.

SuperWest Sports

Who Is Omar Artan? Top African Referee Denied Entry to US Ahead of FIFA World Cup Despite Valid Visa Claims

Omar Artan, Africa's top football referee, was denied entry to the US and will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite claims he held a valid visa

International Business Times UK

Fifa grants World Cup accreditation to jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes

In a move hailed by press freedom campaigners as an important gesture of solidarity, Fifa has issued World Cup accreditation to French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained in Algeria for more than a year.

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Mexico hoping football emerges from the chaos surrounding World Cup

It may just be time to forget the sullied buildup and enjoy the tournament although the co-hosts are not optimistic

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: The bloc’s budget gameplay

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, the European Union is attempting to figure out it's own on-field strategy for combatting finance crunches triggered by energy shocks and shifting geopolitics.

Euronews

How Every Well-Dressed Woman Is Styling Their Football Shirt This Summer

With luxury fashion embracing the sport like never before, football is shaping up to be one of the defining style influences of summer 2026

Marie Claire

Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected links to terror organizations. Despite holding a visa and FIFA accreditation, US authorities deemed him inadmissible, shattering his dream and sparking controversy. Omar…

The Economic Times

World Cup Fever Begins As 48 Nations Chase Glory Across North America in Historic Tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in North America, featuring 48 nations and 104 matches across 16 cities, promising an unforgettable football festival with record-breaking ticket demand.

International Business Times UK

Football and politics collide as World Cup kicks off in shadow of war, travel bans

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday with a record 48 teams vying for the most coveted prize in football and a slew of controversies over ticket prices, geopolitical tensions and visa restrictions imposed by the Trump administration casting a pall over the beautiful game’s quadrennial extravaganza.

France 24

'This is inequality': Canberra juniors table powerful petition as ACT Minister raises sexism concerns

"We're sending the wrong message to young women."

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FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony Time in India: When and where to watch US, Canada, Mexico live streamings, performers list

FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony 2026 live streaming India Date Time IST: The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with grand opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Global music stars Shakira, Burna Boy, and J Balvin will perform. The tournament, the biggest ever with 48 teams, promises…

The National (Scotland)

Scots might see an underdog in Haiti but should be wise to its past and present

AS regular readers of this column will know, foreign affairs not football writing is my beat. It’s strange then to find myself writing this pegged…

The Guardian - AU

Inside the country pub preserving Socceroos history with the Johnny Warren Museum

Surrounded by rolling fields and winding roads, and hidden away at the back of the Jamberoo Pub, is a moving tribute to Australian football

Sports Illustrated

Brendan Sorsby: A Complete Timeline of the Saga That Has Rocked College Football

Here is a pocket guide to the Red Raiders quarterback’s trials and tribulations.

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Pat Forde: The Big 12 Must Stop the Brendan Sorsby Scam Before It Engulfs College Football

With personal and institutional accountability failing, the conference may be the last entity capable of enforcing consequences.

Euronews

World Cup: Has Trump already ruined the vibes? MEPs debate in The Ring

The World Cup is on, the single biggest sport event of the year, followed by millions of people around the world. So far, the vibes are strangely subdued. Ticket sales and hotel bookings are below expectations and immigration issues are making headlines - especially in the US.

The National (Scotland)

Infantino is losing control of World Cup of chaos as his American dream turns sour

The Mary Sue

Border Officials Are Turning the FIFA World Cup Into a Diplomatic Nightmare, Forcing Athletes to Endure Humiliating Airport Screenings

Teams say they are being treated like criminals at U.S. airports, sparking accusations of state-sponsored segregation.

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics

The Fifa president has defended the organisation’s handling of the World Cup, saying: ‘Screaming and shouting does not find a solution’

France 24

Fact-checking claims that Senegal’s football team were treated like ‘criminals’ at US airport

Kicking off this Thursday, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has faced its share of criticism before it has even begun. A viral video has sparked fresh backlash, appearing to show members of Senegal's national team being searched with metal detectors on the tarmac of a US airport. Online, some users…

Sports Illustrated

Prediction Markets Bearish on Brendan Sorsby Declaring for Supplemental Draft

There are prediction markets available on whether or not Brendan Sorsby will declare for the supplemental NFL Draft.

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