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FIFA reveals World Cup 2026 opening performers after 18-track official album drop: Artists lineup & full tracklist here

FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performers: FIFA has released the official 18-track album for the 2026 World Cup, featuring global artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, Stormzy, The Rolling Stones, LISA, Anitta, and more. The project includes cross-genre collaborations spanning continents and languages, with six tracks already out and the…

The Economic Times

Players to watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in a record sixth World Cup at the age of 39. In the third instalment of a five-part series on players expected to make a mark at the tournament, RFI profiles a striker who holds his country's record for goals and appearances.

Radio France Internationale

Cole Palmer 'lets loose' with Love Island stars in Ibiza after England World Cup snub

The 24-year-old Chelsea star’s beauty specialist girlfriend Olivia Holder is thought to be in the UK

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Tartan Army fury after Fifa bans reusable water bottles at World Cup games

Scotland fans have blasted Fifa after a late U‑turn banning fans from bringing reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

The National (Scotland)

From Cole Palmer to Manchester United transfer target: The biggest names snubbed for World Cup 2026

Managers all over the world have made some bold calls ahead of this summer’s showpiece event in North America

Evening Standard

Old but Gold: How Ronaldo & Co. Defied Father Time to Reach Another World Cup

Playing past 35 was once rare. But due to advances in nutrition and training, the sport’s top—and oldest—stars are set for the big stage.

Sports Illustrated

Sing when you’re winning: the 20 greatest songs about football – ranked!

As World Cup fever begins, we go beyond terrace chants and team anthems to look at footy-mad songwriting, from Cardiff rap to Zimbabwean rumbira ... and Rod Stewart

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Joe Cole outlines key to success for Thomas Tuchel’s England at World Cup

Joe Cole has given his verdict on England’s chances at this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

‘Soccer’ is a fine term for the beautiful game – don’t let any ‘football’ snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup

At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA Peace Prize recipient and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the game should really be called “football.”

The Conversation

Shreyas Iyer to be India's T20 captain after Suryakumar Yadav? All about the captaincy race & why Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan can't be ignored

Suryakumar Yadav captaincy: India's T20 captaincy could be set for a change, with reports suggesting that Suryakumar Yadav is facing the possibility of losing the role. According to PTI, Shreyas Iyer has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the captaincy, amid growing scrutiny of Suryakumar's recent batting form…

The Economic Times

Man City: Tijjani Reijnders confirms Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid transfer - 'We are very happy'

Midfielder spills beans on huge story from World Cup camp

Evening Standard

Africa's finest: Tunisia eye first knockout place

Tunisia enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's seventh-highest ranked side in Fifa's rankings. In the fourth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at a nation making its seventh appearance at the showpiece.

Radio France Internationale

How France’s William Saliba Injury Decision for World Cup Will Impact Arsenal

Didier Deschamps has responded to reports casting Saliba’s World Cup status in doubt.

Sports Illustrated

Roku just got 4 free sports channels including two from FIFA — but World Cup fans should still use these VPNs and apps instead

Roku has added four new sports channels for free, just in time for the FIFA World Cup.

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Euronews

‘It Only Takes One Lion’: Belle and Sebastian soundtrack Scotland’s World Cup return

Frontman Stuart Murdoch says the song reflects five decades of following the fortunes of Scotland's national team.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. Serbia—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

El Tri is looking to make a statement in its final friendly match before the start of the 2026 World Cup.

Medical Daily

Houston Braces for World Cup Kickoff Amid Extreme Heat and Heightened Health Precautions

Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz told reporters at a June 3, 2026 press conference that the city is "over prepared" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a declaration that, in the context of what Houston is actually facing, represents either genuine confidence or an optimistic framing of a public…

Medical Daily

With Measles Cases Rising, New York Faces World Cup Influx from Countries Battling Active Outbreaks

New York City enters the most internationally connected week of its recent history — the June 11 start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — with an active, documented, and growing measles problem.

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The Independent UK

World Cup set for three star-studded opening ceremonies - but do not expect a Super Bowl-style extravanganza

There will be opening ceremonies in the United States, Mexico and Canada at the World Cup

The Economic Times

Suryakumar Yadav's form doesn't warrant him place in Indian T20I side: Saba Karim

Former selector Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting struggles might see him out of India's future T20 World Cup plans. Selectors are now looking towards the 2028 T20 World Cup. Rajat Patidar is highlighted as a potential captaincy candidate. Other contenders for leadership include Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan.

Radio France Internationale

Last hurrah: Senegal's Sadio Mané

Sadio Mané will play for Senegal at the World Cup for a second time at the age of 34. In the second of a series on players at their final World Cup, RFI looks at a striker who holds his country's goal-scoring record.

Radio France Internationale

Last hurrah: Algeria's Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez will play for Algeria for the second time at the World Cup at the age of 35. In the fourth instalment of a series on players at their final World Cup, RFI looks at the career of a striker who has risen from modest clubs to international stardom.

Radio France Internationale

First contact: Curaçao’s rise to the global stage

Curaçao will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the first instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the smallest nation to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.

Radio France Internationale

Africa's finest: Morocco, African champions by ruling

Morocco arrive at the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's highest-ranked side in the Fifa standings. In the second of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI profiles a nation making its seventh World Cup appearance.

Radio France Internationale

Players to watch: Germany's Neuer back to haunt World Cup records

Manuel Neuer will play for Germany at a fifth World Cup this summer, at the age of 40. In the first instalment of a series on players to watch at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at the World Cup career of a goalkeeper…

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