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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Los Angeles’ World Cup stadium awaits new grass pitch 30 days before its first match

Premium seating, suites and hospitality packages will be on offer for fans

The Independent UK

Frenzy Over The World Cup Shockingly Negative As Soccer Fans Complain En Masse About “The Worst Hosts Ever”

With less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, some people feel like there’s absolutely no “hype” surrounding a tournament that only takes place once every four years.

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US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet

U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them

The Independent UK

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Mamdani shows off skills as he promotes street soccer ahead of World Cup

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani showed off his soccer skills as he joined children in the Bronx to promote the game ahead of the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Marston’s pins hopes on pub revamps and World Cup

The Wolverhampton-based pub giant saw shares slide after revealing stalling sales.

Evening Standard

U.S. hotels are calling the World Cup a 'non-event' and 80% warn bookings are falling short of expectations, report finds

Despite FIFA selling 5 million tickets for the games, “indicators suggest the anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the American Hotel and Lodging Association said.

Fortune

Fifa’s failure to agree World Cup TV deals in China and India a headache for Infantino

With the tournament a month away, there are still no agreements done with the two Asian giants to ensure fans there can watch all 104 games

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The good, the bad and the AI of World Cup 2026 adverts

From Messi and Timothee Chalamet to an AI David Beckham, who wins the battle of the World Cup ads?

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Tottenham injury update: Dominic Solanke, Xavi Simons, Cristian Romero latest news and potential return dates

Spurs remain in relegation struggle after derby defeat at Chelsea

Evening Standard

Argentina Gives Major Update on Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup Involvement

Messi rattled off his six favorites for the World Cup as he played down Argentina’s chances of defending its title.

Sports Illustrated

Premier League set to reject extended powers for VAR next season

The video assistant referee will be permitted to rule on the award of corners from next month, in time for the World Cup, but Ifab has made the new law discretionary and PGMO has advised against it

The Guardian - UK

Arbeloa defends fighting players, Glasner vows to rotate, Liverpool v Chelsea buildup – matchday live

Spygate 2.0, Iran say they’ll play at the World Cup subject to certain conditions, the latest from Real Madrid and other news ahead of Saturday’s action

The Guardian - UK

World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad

A recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating into strong hotel bookings less than 40 days from the start of the tournament.

The Texas Tribune

Argentina star banned from World Cup opener by FIFA

Argentina will be without Gianluca Prestianni for the first two games of the World Cup thanks to his ban from FIFA

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Sports Illustrated

Italy’s 2006 World Cup Squad: Where Are They Now?

Italy fielded an absolutely remarkable squad when they lifted the World Cup in 2006.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best World Cups of All Time—Ranked

Sporting spectacles don’t come any better than the World Cup—especially these iconic editions that rose above the rest.

Sports Illustrated

Brilliant or Ridiculous? Commercial Campaign Predicts Dramatic U.S. Victory at 2026 World Cup

Let’s hope none of the U.S. men’s national team players are superstitious.

The Independent UK

World Cup could give struggling UK pubs a £275m boost if England reach final

Fans will drink an extra 55 million pints while England battles to reach the final

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The Independent UK

Kansas City is World Cup central, hosting England, Argentina and the Netherlands along with 6 games

Kansas City is gearing up for a big role in hosting the World Cup, with six games to be played at Arrowhead Stadium

Sports Illustrated

The Best 50 World Cup Quiz Questions: From Easiest to Hardest

We’ll be mightily impressed if you can answer all of these World Cup questions correctly.

AAP

'Special player': Samoa speedsters plan World Cup havoc

Dolphins dazzler Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Melbourne's scintillating Sua Fa'alogo will give Samoa a potent attacking arsenal at the World Cup later this year.

AAP

Irankunda interest a positive for Socceroos boss

As far as coach Tony Popovic is concerned, whispers that big clubs are circling Nestory Irankunda can only be good news ahead of the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

‘Best in the World’—Exciting Cole Palmer Prediction Sets Chelsea Up for Grand Finale

Chelsea’s talisman is looking to rebuild his form ahead of the World Cup.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos eager to disprove World Cup underdog tag, says coach Tony Popovic

Socceroos’ coach Tony Popovic said he wants to spoil predictions his team will struggle to progress out of one of the World Cup’s most challenging groups

AAP

US political climate won't worry Socceroos boss

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic isn't worried about how the US political climate will affect his team at the World Cup.

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