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Gareth Southgate lookalikes gather for competition as World Cup kicks off

As the World Cup 2026 kicks off, a group of Gareth Southgate lookalikes gathered to commiserate the first tournament in 10 years without the former England manager at the helm.

The Independent UK

Is Lamine Yamal injured for the World Cup final? All potential absentees for Spain vs Argentina

Everything you need to know about all the key injuries heading into the 2026 World Cup final

The Independent UK

Who won the World Cup battle of the three opening ceremonies: Shakira, Michael Bublé or Katy Perry?

This year’s World Cup tournament boasted not one but three opening ceremonies – but which nation commanded the most star power?

The Independent UK

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Reasons for FIFA snubbing Scotland's top referees for the World Cup finals revealed

The former SFA head of refereeing has revealed why FIFA snubbed Scotland's leading match officials for the World Cup finals this summer.

The National (Scotland)

‘The whole world knows Arda now’: How Guler became Turkey’s great World Cup hope

The boy who supported Fenerbahce played for them before a dream move to Real Madrid aged 18. Now the incredibly talented and hugely popular 21-year-old carries the weight of a nation at the World Cup

The Independent UK

It’s a Trumpian World Cup for racism and cynicism – why don’t those who condemned Qatar 2022 say so?

We must highlight the awful stance of the White House towards so many competing nations, but also the hypocrisy of leaders who acquiesce, says MP Jeremy Corbyn

The Guardian - UK

'Roy Keane leaving Saipan in 2002 galvanised us but Mick McCarthy wasn't right to question him in front of the squad' Ex-Republic of Ireland international Clinton Morrison gives first-hand account of famous 2002 World Cup fallout

With the World Cup now underway, Clinton Morrison gives his take on that iconic bust-up between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy

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A final snub, a sinister plot and a Vatican visit: Scottish referees at the World Cup

A cruel final snub, a "sinister plot" and an audience with the Pope at the Vatican - the adventures of Scotland's referees at the…

The National (Scotland)

The Guide #246: Does World Cup fever leave you in a cold sweat? Here’s how to escape the footie

Are you indifferent to office sweepstakes and bored by endless stats? Fear not – there’s a bounty of film, TV and music being released this summer to take your mind off the on-pitch action

The Guardian - UK

‘What We Want’—Finally, Canada Feels Like a Soccer Country at the World Cup

Canada’s fabric of cultures came together for a historic performance at the World Cup opener in Toronto.

Sports Illustrated

Gridlock Alert issued as Knicks fever collides with NYC area’s first World Cup game in 32 years

The football match kicks off approximately three hours before the Knicks game

The Independent UK

‘I thought – gosh, he’s going to be some player’: the making of England’s Declan Rice

Rejected by Chelsea, honed by West Ham and a league winner at Arsenal, the midfielder has plenty from his footballing journey wishing him well at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Injury deprived me of chance to play so I am going to the World Cup to support Brazil

Watching the squad presentation knowing I wasn’t in it was tough, but I have high hopes with Carlo Ancelotti in charge

The Guardian - UK

USA stoke belief in wildest World Cup dreams after dismantling Paraguay in perfect opener

USA 4-1 Paraguay: Folarin Balogun scored twice as Mauricio Pochettino’s side produced the standout performance of the World Cup so far

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The Guardian - US

Tim Ream is World Cup’s first player to benefit from VAR ‘mistaken identity’ check

The USMNT defender became the first player at the World Cup to benefit from the rule, which allows referees to use VAR to overturn incorrect decisions

The Independent UK

Why did VAR overturn Tim Ream’s yellow card during USA v Paraguay?

The strange moment occurred in the second half of the World Cup match in Los Angeles

FourFourTwo

Who is the referee for USA vs Paraguay?

The tournament co-hosts will aim to start the World Cup strongly against Paraguay

France 24

World Cup 2026: Clinical USA dispatch Paraguay as Balogun and Reyna shine

Team USA put on a dominant display in their Group D opener, defeating Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun scored twice and Giovanni Reyna added a fourth as the USMNT made an emphatic statement on home soil, despite visa concerns and ticket prices that have overshadowed…

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The Guardian - AU

Socceroos begin World Cup adventure with underdog status left behind

In a super-sized edition that makes Australia a middle power their young squad can budget for four matches at the tournament with the hope of more

Latin Times

Juanse Reveals the Unexpected Reason Ratones Paranoicos Are Hitting the U.S. During the World Cup - INTERVIEW

When Ratones Paranoicos announced two U.S. shows during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the easy assumption was that Argentina's most Rolling Stones-obsessed rock band had designed the perfect soccer-meets-rock operation. Dallas. Miami. Messi country. Thousands of Argentines. A World Cup in the United States. What could be more calculated? According…

Fortune

'Soccernomics' co-author: FIFA's ticket strategy isn't price discovery, it's a wealth filter

Standard pricing theory says tickets should reflect marginal cost — which is near zero for each additional seat. FIFA offers "what the market will bear."

Woman & Home

The biggest trophy of the month isn’t the world cup, The Correspondent takes the top spot for women

It's official, the Women's Prize winners have been announced for both fiction and non-fiction. Here's our Books Editor, Zoe's, thoughts on the result

Reason

‘Why Is America Hosting the World Cup If It Is So Hostile?’: Trump’s Border Crackdown Spoils Soccer Tournament

America pushed to host the international tournament. Now the government is hassling fans, official guests, and even players who want to come.

The Economic Times

President Trump will not attend US team's World Cup opener

President Donald Trump will miss the United States' World Cup opening match. His schedule is tight, requiring him to be in Washington D.C. for the UFC Freedom 250 event. This is not unprecedented for a host nation's leader. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation. Andrew Giuliani…

The Guardian - UK

‘More pressure than the president’: Ancelotti sets out to end Brazil’s World Cup drought

Their last triumph was in 2002 but their Italian head coach, without Neymar against Morocco, brings ‘joy and enthusiasm’

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