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World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issues

The Guardian - US

Noise around Donald Trump an unwanted distraction to World Cup draw of dreams

Amid all the hoopla swirling around its Washington backdrop, Friday’s event must be all about firing the starting gun on football’s biggest show

The Guardian - UK

Glitz, glamour and pre-vetted gags: the World Cup draw goes to Washington

In today’s Football Weekly: the Geopolitics World Cup draw, more Keith chat, and US pop sensation Anastacia

The Guardian - UK

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Fifa’s bow to Cristiano Ronaldo marks a new low in the stained reign of Gianni Infantino

The bizarre but unsurprising decision to lift the suspension that should have ruled Ronaldo out of Portugal’s opening World Cup games damages the sporting integrity Fifa is meant to uphold above all else

The Independent UK

Revealed: Myanmar junta ‘crony’ given key role behind Fifa peace prize

Inaugural prize expected to be handed to Donald Trump but ‘process’ for choosing future winners to be proposed by controversial tycoon’s committee

The Guardian - UK

Unprecedented 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices Spark Wild Accusations Against FIFA

FIFA have responded firmly to calls of immorality.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: The Most-Watched Sporting Event in History?

Excitement is building ahead of the tournament staged in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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When is the World Cup 2026 draw? Date, format, rules and fixture schedule

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, as the qualified teams wait to find out their group-stage opponents

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World Cup 2026 draw: which teams have qualified and how does it work?

Your essential guide to Friday’s draw in Washington DC, including where to watch it, who to watch out for and a look at Fifa’s peace prize

The Guardian - US

‘He massages Trump’s basest instincts’: why is Fifa’s Gianni Infantino cosying up to the US president?

For a man who insists football isn’t political, the Fifa boss is putting a lot of effort into courting the most divisive politician on Earth

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup Draw Boycott Comes Back to FIFA President Gianni Infantino Promise

Iran will not be sending a delegation to the Kennedy Center next Friday in protest.

Sports Illustrated

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over lack of visa for federation president

Iran will boycott next week’s draw for the World Cup Washington in protest at the US’s failure to give the football federation president a visa

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup FIFA pardon is as scandalous as it is unsurprising

The Portugal icon will not miss any games after his three-game ban was conveniently reduced a week after meeting Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino.

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Cristiano Ronaldo gets called back from the Naughty Step in the nick of time

In today’s Football Daily: Cristiano Ronaldo can start at the Big Show after all

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The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a World Cup ban and no one is surprised

OPINION: There is no real precedent for Fifa’s decision to suspend the final two games of Ronaldo’s three-game ban but the World Cup was never going to begin without its biggest star, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Guardian - UK

Fifa deepens Saudi Arabia ties with $1bn deal to fund global football infrastructure

Under the new deal, discounted loans will go towards the construction of stadiums with priority given to developing nations

The Guardian - UK

Ronaldo dines with Donald for glamour portion of grotesque Saudi-funded spectacle

A pension-pot World Cup is looming for CR9 and with Donald Trump in the White House and Mohammed bin Salman at his back, it seems this is now a safe space

Sports Illustrated

The Best Pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Meeting With President Trump

The Portuguese superstar’s White House visit caused quite the stir.

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The Independent UK

How the best week of the football year surpassed all expectations

WORLD CUP 2026 : Scenes of celebration and anguish across the globe highlighted how the World Cup retains a special ‘magic’ - even as those emotions are being used by wider forces, writes Miguel Delaney

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Hints At Mexico Airstrikes, Would Be 'Proud' To Bomb Colombia Drug Sites

Donald Trump hints at airstrikes on Mexico and Colombia, saying he'd be 'proud' to target cocaine factories to fight drugs and protect American lives.

The Independent UK

Soccer superstar Ronaldo to join Saudi crown prince during a White House visit

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Extortionate tickets and matches moved at Trump’s whim: are you ready for the ‘greatest World Cup ever’?

You may have thought Qatar and Russia were tournament lows. You didn’t account for the US president and his Fifa soulmate, Gianni Infantino, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Sports Illustrated

FIFA PASS: President Trump Launches New Visa System for 2026 World Cup

Tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been purchased in over 200 countries.

Sports Illustrated

Can President Trump Actually Move 2026 World Cup Games?

Boston and Seattle are two of the cities that have been threatened with being stripped of hosting duties.

International Business Times UK

Foreign Fans Get Priority US Visa Processing for Attending FIFA World Cup

President Trump announces priority treatments for US visa applications of FIFA World Cup ticket holders.

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