World Cup 2026: All the best food and drink deals from McDonald’s to Starbucks Several chains and restaurants will begin offering deals June 11 The Independent UK · Jun 10
Ranking the 16 FIFA World Cup Stadiums Each 2026 FIFA World Cup host stadium offers a unique experience. Sports Illustrated · Jun 10
Airbnb giving away World Cup tickets with select home bookings — here’s what to know The men’s soccer championship begins June 11 at Mexico City Stadium The Independent UK · Jun 10
World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived The Independent UK · Jun 10
Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches The Independent UK · Jun 10
As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer AAP · Jun 10
Municipal governments are often slow to act, except when FIFA comes to town With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off, millions of soccer fans around the world will be following the tournament taking place across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Conversation · Jun 10
SI:AM | The Casual Fan’s Guide to the World Cup You might not be a huge soccer fan, but that shouldn’t stop you from following the World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jun 10
Who is Omar Artan? The Somalian World Cup referee denied entry to the US The Somali referee was due to become his country’s first to officiate the World Cup The Independent UK · Jun 10
Soccer offers West Bank Palestinians an escape as the World Cup kicks off As the FIFA World Cup gets underway on June 11, with Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia among the Arab nations set to compete, soccer remains both a passion and a struggle for many Palestinians in the Israeli- occupied West Bank. The Independent UK · Jun 10
Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots In 1994, the last time U.S. stadiums hosted the World Cup, an average ticket cost US$58. The most expensive ticket for the final could be grabbed for $475. The Conversation · Jun 10
Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration When Haiti’s soccer team lines up against Scotland on June 13, 2026, its players will be representing the Caribbean nation at a World Cup for the first time since 1974. They will also embody the complexities and possibilities of Haiti and its diaspora. The Conversation · Jun 10
World Cup quiz special: show us what you know about everyone's favorite soccer tournament To celebrate the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we've made a bumper pack of quizzes – can you ace all 3? Tom’s Guide · Jun 10
Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home The Independent UK · Jun 10
Sports Illustrated · Jun 10 The Ultimate Team World Cup Performance: Brazil in 1970 Some legendary squads have revolutionized the World Cup over the years.
The Independent UK · Jun 10 A street in The Hague is drenched in orange as Netherlands soccer fans celebrate the World Cup Soccer fans in the Netherlands are gripped by orange fever as the World Cup approaches
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Mexico World Cup celebrations overshadowed by bubbling social tensions and protests World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world
Tom’s Guide · Jun 10 I'm training like an elite soccer player using these 4 strength and recovery tips from Man City W.F.C. Improve strength, power and stability by training like elite female soccer players using these four strength and recovery tips, inspired by Manchester City W.F.C.
The Conversation · Jun 9 The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup As the world prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – to be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States throughout June and July – many sports fans have been looking back to 1994, the last time it was hosted in North America.
The Guardian - US · Jun 9 World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg: ‘We wanted Whitney Houston on the pitch but Fifa said no’ The man in charge the last time the US hosted the World Cup marvels at the transformation of football in America over the last 32 years
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Stadium workers near LA say they have a tentative deal, averting strike ahead of World Cup Stadium workers near Los Angeles say they have reached a tentative contract deal, averting a strike ahead of the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match
The Conversation · Jun 9 Is soccer taking over America … or are Americans taking over football? Soccer purists have long feared the “Americanization” of the game. But in one key respect, it is already happening: ownership.
International Business Times · Jun 9 Iran Says It's World Cup Ticket Allocation Has Been Withdrawn Leaving It's Fans In Limbo Iran's soccer federation said that its ticket allocation for the World Cup was withdrawn, leaving the team's supporters unable to attend matches.
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Four underrated World Cup cities you shouldn’t overlook The World Cup is a chance for cities that have flown under the tourism radar to shine
Latin Times · Jun 9 Ronaldinho Releases 'Camisa 10' Album With Pitbull, Sean Paul and 44 Artists Ahead of FIFA World Cup Brazilian soccer icon Ronaldinho is stepping into the music world with the release of Camisa 10, a sprawling debut album that brings together 44 artists from 18 countries in one of the most ambitious Latin music collaborations of the year.