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World Cup 2026 odds: Who are the favourites to lift the trophy?

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest ever and several teams have realistic ambitions of winning the tournament

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Municipal governments are often slow to act, except when FIFA comes to town

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off, millions of soccer fans around the world will be following the tournament taking place across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

There is more global action as the World Cup of Darts begins in Frankfurt.

The Independent UK

How US treatment of Iran has made World Cup 'inherently unfair'

A LEADING sports journalist has said the US has made the World Cup “inherently unfair” through its treatment of the Iranian team and fans.

The National (Scotland)

8 Vicious Acts By The USA As The World Cup Is Set To Begin That Triggered Worldwide Uproar

"This is the most World Cup attention the US has ever gotten and it's for all the worst reasons.”

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Seven Predictions for the 2026 World Cup Group Stage

There are more nations and matches than ever before in the initial phase.

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SI:AM | The Casual Fan’s Guide to the World Cup

You might not be a huge soccer fan, but that shouldn’t stop you from following the World Cup.

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Why pint prices have jumped by almost a quarter since last World Cup

Pubs will be busy for the World Cup, but those within the hospitality industry believe the government can do more to help them make the most of it

The Independent UK

Somali referee denied US visa gets hero’s welcome back home, vows to attend next World Cup

Hundreds of fans, government and football officials gathered at Mogadishu's airport Wednesday to welcome Omar Artan after the Somali refree was denied entry to the US for the World Cup. Somalia's dream of having its first national officiate a World Cup may have been dashed, but Artan told his supporters…

France 24

World Cup 2026: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

From teenage wonderkids to tracking the world’s largest coffee pot, our team of writers outline their expectations for the jamboree in North America

The Guardian - UK

Who is Omar Artan? The Somalian World Cup referee denied entry to the US

The Somali referee was due to become his country’s first to officiate the World Cup

The Independent UK

Soccer offers West Bank Palestinians an escape as the World Cup kicks off

As the FIFA World Cup gets underway on June 11, with Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia among the Arab nations set to compete, soccer remains both a passion and a struggle for many Palestinians in the Israeli- occupied West Bank.

The Independent UK

The headphones World Cup: from Beats to Bose, which audio brands are winning over football's elite?

The earcups of the World Cup

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Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots

In 1994, the last time U.S. stadiums hosted the World Cup, an average ticket cost US$58. The most expensive ticket for the final could be grabbed for $475.

The Conversation

Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration

When Haiti’s soccer team lines up against Scotland on June 13, 2026, its players will be representing the Caribbean nation at a World Cup for the first time since 1974. They will also embody the complexities and possibilities of Haiti and its diaspora.

The Guardian - UK

Golden goal: Siphiwe Tshabalala for South Africa v Mexico at the 2010 World Cup

The World Cup did not save South Africa. But for one impossible second, as that ball flew into the top corner, it showed us the country we wanted to be

Evening Standard

The fitness tracker England's World Cup squad relies on is on sale for Amazon Prime Day

The smart tech watch is loved by Cristiano Ronaldo, Rory McIlroy and Michael Phelps

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World Cup finals tipped to inspire the next generation of Scotland footballers

Maurice Malpas believes that seeing Scotland play in the World Cup finals for the first time in 28 years will inspire a new generation of…

The Guardian - UK

From An Evening With Gary Lineker to Dear England: what to watch to warm up for the World Cup

There’s just one day to go till it all kicks off in Canada, Mexico and the US. Here’s the best TV and film to get you into the mood for the biggest football tournament in history

The Independent UK

Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home

Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home

The National (Scotland)

Celtic star 'confident' his club form will translate to World Cup success

Maeda is convinced his sensational scoring run at the end of the season, which helped Celtic to the double, can continue for Japan at the World Cup.

The Independent UK

How much will referees get paid for the World Cup?

World Cup referees are in line to earn up to $100,000 with big bonuses if they are chosen for the latter stages of the tournament

The National (Scotland)

Steve Clarke urged to revert to a five man defence - and launch a World Cup offensive

Scotland great Maurice Malpas has admitted he would like to see Steve Clarke revert to a five man defence at the World Cup and go on the offensive.

Sports Illustrated

The Ultimate Team World Cup Performance: Brazil in 1970

Some legendary squads have revolutionized the World Cup over the years.

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