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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

One way to save the World Cup from the likes of Putin and Trump: Decentralize it

Soccer’s showpiece has become too big for one region to handle responsibly

The Guardian - US

Pubs nearing capacity for England games ahead of World Cup - despite kick-off being months away

Venue owners are advising fans to book early for England matches ahead of the World Cup in the United States

The Independent UK

The 10 Best World Cup Songs Ever—Ranked

World Cup songs are almost always over-the-top and cheesy—but some are genuinely brilliant.

Sports Illustrated

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The Favorites to Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or—Ranked

The World Cup will surely have a huge bearing on this year’s Ballon d’Or winner.

Sports Illustrated

‘We brought hope back’ says DRC keeper Mpasi, as World Cup beckons

With the Leopards sealing their place after a play-off win over Jamaica in Mexico on 31 March, the Democratic Republic of Congo are heading to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. The team's goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi tells RFI the scale of that achievement is yet to…

Radio France Internationale

Why is Moises Caicedo banned at the World Cup?

World Cup 2026 will start late for Ecuador's leading man

FourFourTwo

New-look Red Roses face same Women’s Six Nations question: Can anyone stop them?

Having crowned their dominance with an elusive World Cup success, John Mitchell’s England return to action seeking an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title

The Independent UK

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Women’s Six Nations 2026: team-by-team guide to the tournament

World champions England will be favourites to repeat last year’s grand slam but France and Ireland have hopes they can cause an upset

The Guardian - UK

Iranian American soccer fans torn over World Cup support amid political turmoil

Many Iranian soccer fans living in the US are torn over how to feel about the national team ahead of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Mexico Star Midfielder Still Set on World Cup Despite Tearing ACL—Report

One of El Tri’s best players of the past year is willing to risk it all in order to feature in the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Calafiori channels pain of Italy World Cup misery to fuel Arsenal trophy push

Riccardo Calafiori hopes he can use the sadness of missing out on the World Cup with Italy as desire to succeed with Arsenal this season

The Guardian - UK

Will Donald Trump present the World Cup 2026 trophy to the winning country?

The President of the United States of America has form when it comes to touching trophies he shouldn't

FourFourTwo

'In my sights': Walters targets Te'o for World Cup tilt

Former Brisbane assistant coach Ben Te'o is a man in demand and Kevin Walters is keen to work with him at the World Cup in what would be a fairytale reunion.

AAP

Santos Reveal Plan That Could Send Neymar to the World Cup

The Brazilian’s fitness remains a top concern for Seleção boss Carlo Ancelotti.

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The Independent UK

Supporters outraged as Boston hikes rail prices from $8.75 to $80 for World Cup games

The cost marks a sharp increase from the $20 fare to Patriots games and concerts, and the typical $8.75 commuter rail fares

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea Offered Huge Injury ‘Boost’ for Crunch Fixtures

Arguably Chelsea’s most important player is expected to be back in time to help the club qualify for the Champions League and appear at the World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

And then there were 48 ... how the World Cup has expanded since 1930

The first World Cup to boast 48 teams will explode into action on 11 June at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with a match between Mexico and South Africa. Over the following 39 days, 104 games will take place in 15 other cities in the United States, Mexico and…

FourFourTwo

What happens to MLS during World Cup 2026?

World Cup 2026 will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, so what will happen to North America's summer league?

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Fortune

The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But 'you're seeing a number of headwinds' now

Fans from three qualifying nations are banned from entering the U.S while others face up to $15,000 bonds and pricey visa fees.

The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t wait four more years’: World Cup co-hosts Canada offer Italy fans free shirt swap

Canada Soccer has told disconsolate Italy fans that they can trade in their blue jerseys for the red worn by the World Cup co-hosts in Toronto

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026 penalty shootouts: Every nation's record from the spot

The biggest World Cup 2026 knock-out matches could be settled by penalty shoot-outs. Here's the track record of every team going to North America.

Evening Standard

Enzo Fernandez's agent slams Chelsea in bombshell interview as transfer plan confirmed

Javier Pastore has confirmed that new contract talks began but were then shelved

Evening Standard

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals Ben White's reaction to England boos

Arsenal defender proved an uppopular figure among England fans at Wembley

The Guardian - UK

Gennaro Gattuso exits as Italy manager after World Cup qualifying failure

Italy have parted company with their head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, after the national team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup

FourFourTwo

The 10 best players who won't be at World Cup 2026

48 teams qualified for World Cup 2026 but there are top players who won't be there – here's who's missing out

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