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Trump Questions World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Fan Backlash, Says He 'Wouldn't Pay It Either'

FIFA's president has argued that roughly 25% of group-stage tickets are available for under $300 and noted that resale markets in the United States drive prices even higher

Latin Times · May 7

Trump admits World Cup tickets are too expensive — days after Infantino insisted they were 'market rate' for America

"I wouldn't pay it either, to be honest," the president said.

Fortune · May 7

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called 'Dai Dai'

Shakira is back

The Independent UK · May 7

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FIFA Picks Shakira Again: Colombian Star Unveils 2026 World Cup Anthem with Burna Boy

Shakira is returning to the world's biggest soccer stage once again. The Colombian superstar announced Thursday that her new single "Dai Dai," a collaboration with Nigerian global sensation Burna Boy, has been selected as the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Latin Times · May 7

Canada’s Jesse Marsch Calls Out Premier League Manager As ‘Real Ass----’

The treatment of Ismaël Koné was a point of real contention for Marsch, who doubled down on his criticism.

Sports Illustrated · May 7

Trump rages about the cost of World Cup tickets as pressure grows on FIFA: ‘I wouldn’t pay it either’

Trump said he would ‘be disappointed’ if his own voters are priced out attending this summer’s soccer tournament

The Independent UK · May 7

USMNT’s Johnny Cardoso a major doubt for World Cup after suffering ankle injury

Atlético Madrid confirmed a ‘high-grade’ ankle sprain suffered in training, and injury that typically takes a month to recover from

The Guardian - US · May 7

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USMNT Midfielder Suffers Injury, World Cup Presence in Jeopardy

This is just the latest injury setback U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has faced.

Sports Illustrated · May 7

Donald Trump says he ‘wouldn’t pay’ four figures for World Cup matches

The US president said he wasn’t aware of the cost of World Cup tickets but suggested they are set too high

The Guardian - US · May 7

All aboard to Budapest! PSG purr past Bayern to set up gunfight with Arsenal

In today’s Football Daily: And then there were two

The Guardian - UK · May 7

Visa Delays, RFK Jr. And Anti-US Sentiment: Why International Tourists Are Avoiding The 2026 World Cup

With wait times of up to 700 days at some consulates and political tensions rising, early data shows a notably quieter international presence than organisers hoped for

International Business Times UK · May 7

Gianni Infantino makes 'personal' World Cup final ticket offer

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to excessive resale price reports

FourFourTwo · May 7

Iran set for crunch talks with Gianni Infantino over World Cup 2026

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The Independent UK · May 7

Manchester United make Matheus Cunha promise ahead of World Cup

Manchester United's season is nearly over, and the Red Devils have given Matheus Cunha a deserved break

FourFourTwo · May 7

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The Guardian - AU · May 7

Federation Square ban on screening Socceroos World Cup games overturned

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has overturned a decision not to screen Socceroos matches at Fed Square following an angry response from the football community

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Inter Miami’s Luis Suarez Makes Late World Cup Plea—Could He Be Called Up?

Uruguay’s all-time leading goalscorer wants to make a fifth World Cup appearance.

Evening Standard · May 6

Families cannot afford sports and PE kit, warns Sir Gareth Southgate

Sir Gareth made the comments while promoting The Multibank charity campaign, which helps families across the UK access essential items.

The Independent UK · May 6

Gareth Southgate: ‘Some families are struggling. They can’t afford to buy kit to take part in PE’

The former England men’s football manager is supporting The Multibank charity campaign, which helps families across the UK access essential items – including sports equipment

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The Guardian - AU · May 6

Morning Mail: Coalition’s ‘roadmap’ to slash immigration leaked, Trump’s new threat to Iran, Ted Turner dies

US president says Tehran must accept a deal or face a new wave of bombing

The Independent UK · May 6

Gianni Infantino reiterates World Cup ticket stance and makes bold college claim

FIFA has faced criticism for the prices set and the adoption of dynamic pricing for the summer tournament in America.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Atlanta Stadium Pledges to Make 2026 World Cup More Affordable—Beers at Just $5

Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) will host eight World Cup matches, including an illustrious semifinal.

AAP · May 6

Common sense scores as Socceroos screening ban scrapped

Fans are rejoicing after a state premier reversed a decision to not screen Socceroos matches at Federation Square this World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

2026 FIFA World Cup: Eight Countries With a Point to Prove

Sleeping giants are determined to wake from dormancy this summer.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Mexico Manager Threatens Players With World Cup Snub As War With Liga MX Ignites

Javier Aguirre and the Mexican soccer federation are involved in major controversy.

Latin Times · May 6

ICE Role at World Cup Confirmed, Questions Remain About Enforcement Near Stadiums

U.S. officials have said the federal presence at the tournament will follow guidelines similar to other major sporting events, with Homeland Security Investigations agents focusing on trafficking, financial crime and counterfeit merchandise rather than conducting stadium raids.

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