Ecuador vs Germany World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets Germany lead Group E with nine goals scored and Ecuador yet to find the net. Our pick is Germany to win at even money at MetLife Stadium. Sports Lens · Jun 22
World Cup technology: from ref cams to AI analysts, cutting-edge research is changing the game The men’s football World Cup presents a unique global opportunity to showcase new football technology – from boots and balls to digital systems designed to enhance both officiating accuracy and fan engagement. The Conversation · Jun 22
Maybe this World Cup will bring the best out of the US, not the worst Tournament could hold up a useful hand mirror to the isolationism and divisiveness of Trump’s joint-hosts The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
World Cup's carbon footprint under scrutiny as Fifa boss racks up air miles Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been a busy man at this World Cup but his unquenchable thirst to pack in as many matches as possible is causing unrest among environmentalists who are questioning his indifference to climate change. Radio France Internationale · Jun 21
From Balogun to Bouaddi: World Cup players face tough choice of national allegiance Dozens, if not hundreds, of players at this World Cup are playing for a country other than the one in which they were born The Independent UK · Jun 19
The irony of a World Cup in Trump’s America? The most multinational tournament of all-time WORLD CUP 2026: After the first round of group games provide moments of high euphoria for minnow countries, Miguel Delaney takes a look at why, this time, smaller countries are benefiting from western European wealth The Independent UK · Jun 19
World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Croatia, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 17 June What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Wednesday 17 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options The Guardian - US · Jun 17
Could Asian teams be catching up with Europe at this World Cup? If there were a shift in world football power, it may look something like the impressive results from South Korea, Japan, Qatar and Australia The Guardian - US · Jun 15
World Cup 2026 LIVE: England snub Alexander-Arnold for emergency call-up after late injury blow Tino Livramento has been ruled out injured in a blow for England boss Thomas Tuchel, with Trevoh Chalobah called up ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold as a replacement The Independent UK · Jun 15
World Cup schedule today: How to watch Netherlands v Japan, TV & live stream Sunday 14 June What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Sunday 14 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options The Guardian - US · Jun 14
Big Lalas Energy to ulcerative colitis meds: Fox is this World Cup’s very soul in the US The US version of the tournament’s opening ceremony helpfully focused on one of its main themes: aspirational consumerism The Guardian - US · Jun 13
‘With Lionel Messi, Argentina will be a major contender again for this World Cup. He knows better than anyone what the team needs’ Javier Zanetti assesses Argentina’s chances this summer The former Argentina skipper believes his successor will again be vital for the Albiceleste this summer FourFourTwo · Jun 13
OPINION - Why England's careful preparation shows they can win their first-ever World Cup on foreign soil While there are more-fancied contenders to win this World Cup, England have planned meticulously and might just have timed their run perfectly Evening Standard · Jun 11
The true meaning behind the ‘Trumpification’ of the 2026 World Cup 2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW: The biggest World Cup of all time finally starts today. In so many ways, from Iran and visa issues to 48 teams and 16 venues, it is an unprecedented tournament. Miguel Delaney, on the ground in New York, delves into the details behind the immense scale… The Independent UK · Jun 10
Sports Illustrated · Jun 10 The 10 Best Midfielders at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked A wondrous glut of maestros will showcase their talents in North America this summer.
AAP · Jun 10 Diverse Socceroos their own statement at World Cup For veteran midfielder Jackson Irvine, the Socceroos and their diverse make-up are their own political statement this World Cup.
The Guardian - US · Jun 9 Meet the philosopher-in-training who will be at the VAR monitor this World Cup Joe Dickerson is one of North America’s best referees, but he’ll be off the field in a high-pressure position when the World Cup begins
The Independent UK · Jun 5 Inside the world of Gianni Infantino: ‘The ass-kissing of Trump got us nowhere’ WORLD CUP 2026: The Fifa president’s ‘fawning and adoration’ has also been described as careful ‘management’ of the unpredictable Trump ahead of this World Cup, reports Miguel Delaney. But at what cost, and will it even matter?
The Guardian - US · May 20 A 2026 World Cup that doesn’t rip off fans? Some cities are showing that it’s possible Philadelphia, Kansas City and Atlanta are among the hosts showing that price-gouging at this summer’s tournament is, ultimately, a choice
The Independent UK · May 8 How Fifa lost control and made the World Cup a rip-off for fans SPECIAL REPORT: While the Fifa president Gianni Infantino boasts about how the US commercialisation of sport is ‘reaching different levels’, fans are left to pay the exorbitant cost of this World Cup. ‘It’s a lesson in how to suck the joy out of it.’ By Miguel Delaney
The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2025 A single match cost me thousands of dollars at 2026’s World Cup of the 1% With ticket sales phases under way and prices reaching eye-watering levels, my experience raised a crucial question: who is this World Cup for?
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup writer awards: best player, best match – our verdicts An outstanding breakout star and teams dancing with each other highlighted a tournament success on and off the field
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025 Zoe Aldcroft: ‘This World Cup has the potential to change women’s rugby for ever’ Zoe Aldcroft tells Donald McRae the Red Roses have the chance to change women’s rugby for ever if they can win the World Cup in England
The Times of India · Jun 26, 2024 'Rohit Sharma is the only person who deserves to win this World Cup': Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has singled out India captain Rohit Sharma as the most deserving individual to win the World Cup at the moment, following Rohit’s explosive 92 off 41 balls against Australia in their last T20 World Cup Super Eight match.
The Times of India · Jun 22, 2024 T20 World Cup: Watch out for India's triple left-arm spin threat BRIDGETOWN: The overriding theme of this T20 World Cup, from now on, is going to be spin bowling. How teams deal with spin is going to be key. Yes, there’s also a Jasprit Bumrah or a Pat Cummins who are masters of their craft — fast bowling — and can…