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World Cup 2026: Spain cruise into last 16 with win over Austria

Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday, producing another polished performance that rarely gave their opponents a foothold.

France 24

How World Cup Referee Salaries Compare to Premier League, MLS, La Liga

There are over 50 different referees at the expanded 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 (not entirely serious…) right-back options Thomas Tuchel should consider

England are scrabbling around to find someone to play right-back in the World Cup last-16 match against Mexico. Here’s a potential shortlist

The Independent UK

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Teams who've benefitted the most from World Cup hydration breaks – England aren't one!

Hydration breaks have been a big talking point at the World Cup, and some teams are using them better than others

FourFourTwo

With the World Cup in full swing, why have the geopolitical criticisms quietened?

We are well into this largest and longest FIFA men’s World Cup. Before it kicked off in Mexico City on June 11, there was intense media and public discussion of its geopolitics.

The Conversation

Malik Tillman Reveals Brutal Injury Sustained Minutes Before Wondrous Free Kick

The 24-year-old became the first American man in 32 years to score a free kick at the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

'A Private Party with Public Money’ Canada spent one billion dollars hosting 13 matches – was it worth it?

Many feel that money could've gone elsewhere. FourFourTwo spoke to people in Toronto who think their inaugural World Cup was lukewarm

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Puyallup Tribe and First Nations in Canada hope World Cup partnerships raise cultural awareness

A handful of Indigenous tribes are partnering with World Cup host cities to showcase their traditions and cultures

The Independent UK

Who are the pundits, presenters and commentators for Spain vs Austria?

The World Cup Round of 32 match is set to kick off at 8pm UK time

FourFourTwo

Bridget Phillipson responds to Thomas Tuchel’s plea to parents over England’s late-night World Cup match

England are due to play Mexico in the World Cup, with the crucial last-16 clash starting at 1am BST on Monday

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer’s on the pitch, he thinks it’s all over … Well, it will be soon

Just before being kicked out of No 10, the PM is dreaming of lifting the World Cup for a nation – and political immortality

The Guardian - UK

How the US Has - Mostly - Avoided the Dark Side of the World Cup

This year's World Cup has largely avoided the stadium subsidies, forcible displacement of people, human rights violations, and other evils historically associated with the event.

Reason

World Cup identity crisis: Who to root for when Team Canada plays your homeland?

Jesse Marsch, head coach of the Canadian national soccer team, said in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup: “We are so proud to be bringing the country together around The People’s Team this summer.”

The Conversation

New poll reveals World Cup success has failed to spark soccer popularity boom in the US

The US still has a way to go before it can call itself a soccer nation

The Independent UK

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How a free YouTube channel is using the World Cup to destroy the broadcaster paywall

A single Brazilian YouTube channel is pulling record-breaking World Cup audiences, proving that fans will use VPNs to do whatever it takes to dodge expensive paywalls.

The Guardian - UK

Trump is avoiding the World Cup because it’s packed with good things he doesn’t like

For all its gloss and elitist governance, football will not bend to the will of a president so eager to demonise and exclude

The Guardian - US

US World Cup clash stirs mixed emotions in St Louis’s Bosnian community

The US city is home to about 70,000 Bosnians, the largest diaspora community outside their homeland

FourFourTwo

Why is Kylian Mbappe always so good at the World Cup?

Mbappe's footsteps are thundering towards Lionel Messi and the 2018 winner will become the World Cup's record goalscorer

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The Independent UK

Elliot Anderson to complete Man City move from Nottingham Forest after World Cup

Manchester City have secured the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson , with the transfer set to be formally completed once he returns from the World Cup. The 23-year-old underwent his medical in Kansas, where the England national team is currently based, ahead of their last-16 match against Mexico.…

The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Portugal v Croatia, TV channels & live stream Thursday 2 July

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Thursday 2 July, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options

The Independent UK

Man City confirm deal to sign England star Elliot Anderson for club-record fee

Elliot Anderson is set to join Manchester City after the World Cup

Sports Illustrated

Man City Confirm Record-Breaking Elliot Anderson Transfer

The signing will not be finalized until the end of the World Cup.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Belgium and England escape elimination against Senegal and DR Congo

We've now seen two of the most thrilling games at the World Cup so far, with tears of joy for some, and of sadness and shock for others. Senegal were four minutes away from securing a place in the Round of 16 before Belgium turned their 2-0 deficit around to…

Sports Illustrated

‘You Can See’—Spain Manager Reveals Lamine Yamal Plan vs. Austria in World Cup Round of 32

The teenager is set for a starring role in the round of 32 of the World Cup.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup powers shift to bigger TVs amid cautious consumer spending

Despite a dip in India's smart TV market early in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is driving sales of premium, large-screen televisions. Consumers are increasingly opting for bigger displays and advanced technologies like QLED and MiniLED, with events like the World Cup acting as a significant upgrade trigger. Easy financing…

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