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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Spain star delivers on bizarre World Cup promise after final triumph against Argentina

Defender made a vow if Spain were to lift the World Cup trophy

Evening Standard

Fifa’s shameful scheme to sell off World Cup is gravest existential threat to football yet – but will anyone stop it?

Fifa’s latest money-spinning wheeze, to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investment, has been met with horror. Now its member associations must make a stand against ‘football’s nuclear bomb’, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

The Erling Haaland boom: Norway's 'pop-up economy' during the World Cup revealed in Visa data

Wherever and whenever Norway was playing, taxidermy raccoon aside, a "pop-up economy" followed.

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US goalkeeper Matt Freese haunted by costly World Cup error after being booed on MLS return

Matt Freese made a critical error in USA’s 4-1 defeat by Belgium that knocked them out of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Marc Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain manager as he keeps World Cup promise

Marc Cucurella has got a tattoo of Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on his body following Spain’s World Cup win. The former Chelsea defender, who has now joined Real Madrid, promised to honour De La Fuente if Spain won the World Cup. He revealed the design on Instagram on…

The Independent UK

Fifa accused of ‘selling the soul of football’ over $20bn World Cup commercial rights sale plan

Fifa has announced plans to sell a share of its commercial operations to private investors, a deal that would include the media and sponsorship rights of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Uefa issue stunning attack as Fifa 'crosses a line' over World Cup plans

UEFA insists the World Cup is not an “asset to trade” after FIFA confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions ...

The National (Scotland)

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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family

The Independent UK

People Have Got To Try Being Normal About Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the WNBA

Plus: Congress struggling to regulate college sports, looking at the economics of World Cup hosts, and why are golf shows all the same?

Reason

Argentina President Javier Milei Accuses US Democrats, Brazil and Mexico of Funding 'Anti-Argentina' World Cup Campaign

Argentina's President Javier Milei claims, without evidence, that US Democrats, Brazil, and Mexico funded an anti-Argentina campaign following the World Cup, sparking diplomatic tensions.

International Business Times UK

Which brands are still winning now the World Cup's over?

The World Cup trophy has been lifted. The brand trophy is still up for debate.

Creative Bloq

Argentina World Cup Conspiracy Done No Favors by Official Referee Verdict

IFAB have delivered a public statement explaining exactly why Argentina benefitted from an incorrect ruling.

Sports Illustrated

Uefa issues fresh statement on use of VAR after World Cup controversy

There were a number of controversial VAR decisions during the World Cup

The Independent UK

Emotional Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager after World Cup semi-final exit

The former Real Madrid star will take over from Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after the World Cup

The Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

The key Scottish Premiership rule changes ahead of new season

The start of the Scottish Premiership will see new rules come into force in Scottish football following use at the World Cup.

The Independent UK

FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attacked perceived critics one week after the World Cup final for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament

The Guardian - US

The 2026 World Cup is over, but the onslaught of soccer relentlessly rolls on

The supply of soccer seems to be enormously exceeding demand. It’s made the sport feel utterly overwhelming

Sports Illustrated

MLS Power Rankings: Stars Return in Full Force After World Cup Break

The return of the World Cup brought a flurry of games ahead of this week’s MLS All-Star festivities.

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‘Lying’—Dani Olmo Slams Argentina Assistant’s Apology for World Cup Final Fight

Dani Olmo was struck by Argentina’s assistant coach Roberto Ayala after Spain won the World Cup final.

Euronews

Conspiracy theories abound after Spain-Argentina World Cup final

A week after Spain won the FIFA World Cup, conspiracy theories and false claims have continued to spread online, many of them attempting to explain why Argentina lost.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup

Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives

AAP

Dolphins veteran on track for Kiwis recall at World Cup

New Zealand will need a new No.6 at the World Cup with Dylan Brown out of action and Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has been endorsed to make his Test return.

AAP

Star's stand-in named as Opals announce World Cup squad

A plethora of WNBA stars have been called up to Australia's FIBA Women's World Cup squad, which will be without star forward Cayla George.

AAP

Coach's high praise for 'underestimated' Shark

Craig Fitzgibbon says Teig Wilton's performances for Cronulla should put him in the conversation for Australian selection at the World Cup later this year.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA President Attracts Further Scrutiny Over Leaked Argentina Letter Following World Cup Final

The World Cup final ended with a brawl involving a number of Argentina players and staff members.

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