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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Frustrated Ian Wright criticises ‘World Cup of chaos’ after African referee denied entry

Ex-England star and pundit Wright cut a forlorn figure in an Instagram video two days before the tournament starts

The Independent UK

England defender to wear face mask during the World Cup – here’s why

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The Independent UK

‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory

Morocco’s semi-final appearance at Qatar 2022 has raised the possibility of an African team reaching the final, but who are best poised to do so?

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'Kylian Mbappe was something new for French football, and he's already an all-time great' Clairefontaine, pressure and pressing: ESPN journalist Julien Laurens on how France's captain reached the top

Speaking exclusively to FourFourTwo ESPN's Julien Laurens explains how Kylian Mbappe took a unique path to greatness – and how there's still plenty to come from the from the French captain

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026 Group J guide: Favourites Argentina begin title defence as Jordan debut

Lionel Messi returns with a highly fancied Argentina squad while Algeria and Austria are set to battle for second spot

The Independent UK

‘World Cup of Chaos’—Referee Expecting to Make History Denied Entry to U.S.

The official from Somalia flew from Istanbul to Miami with a diplomatic passport.

Sports Illustrated

Iran's World Cup ticket allocation 'pulled' days before tournament kicks off

IRAN’S ticket allocation for the World Cup has been pulled just days before the tournament is set to get underway, the country’s football…

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World Cup 2026: Referee from Somalia denied entry to the US was about to make history

He was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns"

The Independent UK

A number of the World Cup host cities have a homelessness problem. Here’s how they are solving it

In the past, many cities have treated the homeless as an eyesore to be removed ahead of big sporting and political events. This year’s World Cup appears to be different

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 – Group G guide: Belgium favourites ahead of war-torn Iran, Egypt and New Zealand

Belgium are not the force they once were but should still top a group which includes Iran, with the Asian country set to compete despite being at war with one of the co-hosts, the United States, in an unprecedented World Cup scenario

The Independent UK

A (total) beginner’s guide to the World Cup: how does it work and the players to look out for

The tournament kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City. Here’s what newcomers can expect from one of the world’s largest and most watched events

The Guardian - US

Diogo Jota’s widow pens moving letter to Andy Robertson ahead of World Cup

Robertson has been urged to carry Jota in his heart as he lives the World Cup dream of his former Liverpool team-mate

The Independent UK

FIFA 2026: Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

Iran's football federation states its World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled. This leaves fans who planned travel unable to see their team play. The World Cup begins Thursday. Iran's matches are scheduled in Los Angeles and Seattle. The federation calls the action contrary to international competition spirit. It questions…

The Economic Times

From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in history

The biggest World Cup ever, begins with 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament faces soaring ticket prices and political issues. FIFA predicts massive global viewership. The event unfolds amidst rising inflation and international conflicts. Fans are disappointed over high costs. The expanded…

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Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday night.

The Guardian - UK

The World Cup is shedding new light on the pathology of the Trump regime

Players and fans denied visas, the spectre of ICE raids on stadiums, Pete Hegseth’s latest speech ... By the end of this contest, the nature of this US government will be even clearer, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The National (Scotland)

Anger as Somali referee barred from US days before World Cup

AFRICA's top referee who was set to be the first from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup has been barred from entering the US, leading to…

WhatToWatch

Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 - Live Streams & Schedule

How to watch the World Cup 2026 online and from anywhere, with 104 games taking place from June 11 to July 19 across the US, Canada and Mexico.

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The Guardian - UK

‘I didn’t think I’d be playing at 40’: Edin Dzeko on defying age to lead his country at the World Cup

After helping to shock Italy in the playoffs, the Bosnia and Herzegovina captain is out to upset co-hosts Canada in their opening match on Friday

Bangkok Post

The cost of going to the World Cup just went up

Thailand has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, and the fans here have made their peace with this in the most pragmatic way available: by adopting someone else's team and following it with the kind of devotion that qualified nations' supporters spend a lifetime building.

France 24

France defeat Northern Ireland thanks to hat-trick from Michael Olise

Les Bleus won 3-1 in their final match ahead of the World Cup. Michael Olise scored a hat-trick, the first of his career.

Euronews

How cyber criminals are taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup

From fake websites to malicious calendar invitations, here is how cyber attackers have already been taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup hype.

AAP

Winger has 'fire in the belly' to make Socceroos mark

Nishan Velupillay never really got going this ALM season, but has always delivered for the Socceroos and has a fire in the belly to deliver at the World Cup.

Bangkok Post

World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

MEXICO CITY - The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump's America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East.

AAP

SOC:Somali World Cup referee refused entry to USA

Omar Artan will no longer be able to officiate at the World Cup after the Somali referee was denied entry to the United States.

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