The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Why your streaming app detects your VPN – and how to avoid it for the World Cup 2026

Outsmart geo-blocks and secure your connection for uninterrupted World Cup streaming

TechRadar · Jun 26

Why football (and food) is the universal language | ACFC podcast episode 4 feat. Daniyal Khan

Adam Clery meets star of ITV's Extra-Time, and the man behind the iconic Gameday Gourmet, Daniyal Khan. They discuss why New York is the centre of the universe, and why the World Cup is the ultimate celebration of global culture.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Does the World Cup favor democratic or autocratic nations? I did some number crunching to find out

It is often said – by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and many others – that soccer is the “most democratic sport.” That sentiment is based in large part on the sport’s global appeal and long history of popularity across class and racial lines.

The Conversation · Jun 26

FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

The Independent UK · Jun 26

US can handle 64-team World Cup and could bid to host 2038 tournament, claims 2026 task force chief

Andrew Giuliani has hinted that the US could bid to host the World Cup again in 2038

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Packed pubs and skiving school: Australian fans nurse pints over laptops to cheer on Socceroos

Offices emptied to watch the Socceroos draw against Paraguay, propelling Australia to the World Cup 2026 knockouts

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26

World Cup 2026: Seattle set for Iran-Egypt match amid ‘Pride Match’ controversy

Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G match as the city marks its annual Pride parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed celebrations to be cancelled, a request FIFA denied. Players and officials of…

France 24 · Jun 26

Turkey produces last minute winner to beat the US as Germany end win streak with loss to Ecuador

The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages.

Euronews · Jun 26

Australia 0-0 Paraguay: South Americans face anxious wait as Socceroos qualify

Australia secured their place in the last 32 of the World Cup as they clinched second place in Group D with a 0-0 draw with Paraguay.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26

Japan 1-1 Sweden: Both teams qualify as Daizen Maeda scores at second World Cup

Japan and Sweden booked their places in the knockout phase of the World Cup as they drew 1-1 in their final Group F clash

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26