The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 19

Could World Cup Crowds Threaten The Water Infrastructure Of New York And New Jersey?

For some communities already contending with water access challenges, the World Cup threatens to further strain systems already under pressure.

International Business Times · Jun 19

Did a Hitler lookalike really attend Germany's World Cup game?

The World Cup is well underway across North America, bringing its usual mix of spectacular goals, historic upsets and colourful stadium crowds. But alongside the genuine celebrations, a wave of manipulated media is flooding social media. From a fake Hitler lookalike to hyper-realistic female football enthusiasts designed exclusively to bait…

France 24 · Jun 18

Switzerland vs Bosnia predictions as both sides look to progress from the World Cup group stage

A win will put either side in with a great chance of qualifying into the knockout stages.

FourFourTwo · Jun 18

Glasgow and Boston to become twin cities after Tartan Army takeover

GLASGOW is set to be formally twinned with Boston after thousands of Tartan Army members descended on the city for the World Cup ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18

The World Cup Trophy Ceremony Is Set to Become a Political Spectacle as Trump Gears up to Ignore FIFA Rules for the Spotlight

This isn’t the first time Trump has muscled his way into a football ceremony.

The Mary Sue · Jun 18

Tartan Army asked to pay tribute to Scotland supporter who passed away at World Cup

The nephew of a Scotland fan who died after travelling to watch the team has asked the Tartan Army to join in with a tribute during the Morocco game

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18

Why England could leapfrog Spain in the FIFA World Rankings during the World Cup group stage

England started World Cup 2026 ranked fourth in the world but are on track to pass the European champions

FourFourTwo · Jun 18

Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup

The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history

AAP · Jun 18

Eleven World Cup jerseys with hidden meanings you probably missed

The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history

The Independent UK · Jun 18