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A street in The Hague is drenched in orange as Netherlands soccer fans celebrate the World Cup

Soccer fans in the Netherlands are gripped by orange fever as the World Cup approaches

The Independent UK

Is England v Costa Rica on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch final pre-World Cup friendly

Thomas Tuchel’s England will play one last tune-up game before their World Cup Group L opener against Croatia next week

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker’s Netflix World Cup is underway – but his rival is not the BBC

WORLD CUP 2026: Netflix ‘begged’ to stream 40 consecutive episodes of Lineker’s ‘The Rest is Football’ podcast during the World Cup, which will seek to challenge Gary Neville’s ‘Stick to Football’ for cut-through rather than the BBC or ITV. By Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK

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Mexico World Cup celebrations overshadowed by bubbling social tensions and protests

World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world

The Independent UK

How to survive those late-night World Cup games: a longsuffering Australian’s guide

Football and sleep deprivation walk hand-in-hand in Australia. We’ve tried every approach viewers in the UK and Europe are now contemplating for this year’s tournament

The Guardian - UK

Will the BBC score an own goal by broadcasting the World Cup from Salford?

Football’s staying home for the belt-tightening Beeb, while ITV and Gary Lineker’s popular podcast present from glitzy studios in New York

The Guardian - UK

Nike charges World Cup fans the most for replica shirts after price surge

England supporters face paying inflation-busting £95 for an adult shirt as the tournament begins in the US

The Guardian - UK

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Mexico and a history of playing in repeat World Cup opening fixtures

Plus: a national first for Madrid and have Everton supplied the most former managers to World Cup 2026?

The Guardian - UK

US responds to Somali referee scandal after Omar Artan denied World Cup entry

Somali official was barred from entering US soil before summer tournament

Evening Standard

Celtic given pre-World Cup transfer warning over 'crucial' internationalist

McNamara has warned Celtic to expect transfer interest in Johnston this summer following the defender’s return from injury.

The National (Scotland)

The France puzzle standing between Didier Deschamps and World Cup immortality

WORLD CUP 2026: With immense talent in Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Michael Olise, France can blow teams away, and Didier Deschamps has the ammunition for a famous last stand in New York, writes Richard Jolly

The Independent UK

Maurice Malpas reveals reason Scotland lost to Costa Rica and won’t get beat by Haiti

Maurice Malpas has revealed the reasons Scotland suffered Italia '90 humiliation against Costa Rica and why the national team won't lose…

The National (Scotland)

How to watch England vs Costa Rica FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for pre-World Cup friendly today

Concerns over tonight’s friendly remain amid fears of stormy weather conditions in Orlando

Evening Standard

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iraq lose to Venezuela, Saudi Arabia draw with Senegal in tournament warm-ups

Iraq faced a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their last World Cup warm-up match. Venezuela scored twice to secure the win. Iraq will now prepare for their World Cup finals return after 40 years. In another friendly, Saudi Arabia played a goalless draw with 10-man Senegal. Both teams are gearing…

The Economic Times

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Watching the World Cup on a Samsung TV? Change these 5 sound and picture settings

Learn which five Samsung TV settings to adjust for World Cup-viewing.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What to expect from a World Cup beset with controversy

In today’s newsletter: From Donald Trump’s involvement to fans shut out, a look at the politics, on-the-pitch predictions and more from the biggest tournament yet for the beautiful game

France 24

French women's football team defeat Ireland, qualify for 2027 World Cup

The French women's football team have secured their place at the 2027 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland. They will be competing in their fifth consecutive World Cup.

The Economic Times

Women's T20 World Cup: Laura Wolvaardt demands sharper Proteas response ahead of Australia clash

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt wants her team to improve their plans. They lost a warm-up match to New Zealand. Now they face Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup. Wolvaardt believes this loss is a wake-up call. They need strong strategies for the Australia game. Chloe Tryon's strong batting…

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Evening Standard

From the brink to the bar: How the World Cup could save London’s hospitality sector

Football fans are set to spend big — and the capital’s hard-hit hospitality scene is out to make the most of it

Euronews

World Cup 2026: Market analysts who called it twice have picked a new winner

Canadian investment research firm BCA Research has applied the same statistical rigour it uses to analyse global markets to predict the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Indian Time (IST) PDF: Check full fixtures, dates and kick-off timings

FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Schedule PDF: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to North America. Indian fans can follow all 104 matches with a detailed schedule in Indian Standard Time. The tournament begins on June 12, 2026. Key dates for group stages, knockout rounds, and the final on…

The Economic Times

At FIFA World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose

Security is heightened for the World Cup with a strict no-drone policy over stadiums. Law enforcement has new powers to disable or shoot down drones. The FBI is treating all drones as potential threats. Early detection is key, but some advanced tactics could bypass defenses. The government is investing in…

AAP

Messi returns from injury in boost for defending champs

Defending world champions Argentina have wrapped up preparations with a 3-0 win over Iceland, in what proved a goal-scoring return for skipper Lionel Messi.

The Independent UK

At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose

Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction

How to watch World Cup 2026 – watch from anywhere, including free options

The World Cup 2026 is ready to put on a show this summer — here's how to stream every game from anywhere in the world, including for free.

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