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Iranian football chiefs turned away at Canada border over IRGC link

Iran's World Cup participation controversy has escalated with a diplomatic incident at Canada's borders involving Iranian football officials. Iran's group stage matches are scheduled in the US, and Tehran authorities have asked FIFA to move them to alternative venues. FIFA has refused.

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Gary Cahill exclusive: Former Chelsea captain names his wildcard World Cup pick over Max Dowman

Clamour building for young Arsenal star to make Thomas Tuchel’s England squad

Evening Standard

From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity

Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to the world

The Guardian - US

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‘Football isn’t a nice place’: Endrick on Brazil hopes, his baby and Bellingham’s help

After stalling at Real Madrid, the forward has found form on loan at Lyon and, he tells Thiago Rabelo, is desperate to make Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup squad

The Guardian - UK

As Youth Sports Boom Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Coaches Face an Unexpected Challenge: Picking the Right Team Name

With participation projected to surge by tens of millions in the coming year, a small but telling industry has emerged around the simple act of naming a sports team.

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Millie Bright, serial silverware winner, signs off with a legacy few will match

A dominant defender who set the standard for club and country, the Chelsea stalwart has called it quits after a long battle with injury

The Guardian - UK

Why don’t broadcasters want England’s tour of South Africa? This is what it says about Test cricket’s future

England’s three Tests and three ODIs in South Africa this winter are currently going ahead without a UK broadcaster, in the latest sign that bilateral series are increasingly an endangered species

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World Cup 2026: how mobile networks can avoid cybersecurity chaos at kick-off

Short-term defenses help operators boost security ahead of World Cup

TechRadar

The $13bn World Cup: how the numbers stack up on Fifa’s 2026 balance sheet

The earnings from the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada will make it the most lucrative competition in the history of sport, even if some of the 48 competing countries say they are struggling to make ends meet

The Guardian - UK

World Cup and Commonwealth Games fans face potential travel chaos as airport workers consider strike action

Workers at Glasgow Airport are being balloted for strike action

The Independent UK

Union warns of summer strike action risk as workers balloted over pay

Workers at Glasgow Airport are being balloted.

Evening Standard

'Contagious': Suaalii says more players may follow Luai

Former Samoan World Cup teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes Jarome Luai may well attract many more NRL stars to the PNG Chiefs.

AAP

World Cup 2026 sticker collection from Panini: Everything you need to know as album ON SALE TODAY

Panini's World Cup 2026 sticker collection is its biggest ever

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Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup

Marcus Younis has had the 2026 World Cup in his sights for a long time, and now the Melbourne City star is attempting to bolt into the Socceroos squad.

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The Independent UK

Iranian soccer chief ‘denied entry into Canada’ for Fifa event weeks before World Cup

Iranian soccer chief, Mehdi Taj, was reportedly denied entry into Canada for a Fifa event in Vancouver this week

Sports Illustrated

What Is the ‘Vinicius Jr Law’ Brought in for 2026 World Cup?

Ifab has approved a change to the game’s laws based on an incident featuring the Real Madrid star.

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ORDER your FourFourTwo World Cup 2026 wall chart – the ultimate tournament tracker

World Cup 2026 is a 104-match monster but you can tame it with ease using FourFourTwo's wall chart

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FIFA to Offer Luxury, On-the-Field Couch Seating for 2026 World Cup

Some fans will get to witness the matches at New York New Jersey Stadium from couches directly on the pitch.

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Sports Illustrated

Supercomputer Predicts USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Chances

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino has stated his goal of reaching the semifinals this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Liverpool Give Fresh Mohamed Salah Injury Update Amid Concerns Over Farewell

Doubts were cast that the ‘Egyptian King’ might have already played his last Liverpool match.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 injury news and updates as Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Estevao and more battle to prove fitness

Some of the world’s best players are facing a race to be fit for this summer’s tournament, with the group stages starting on 11 June

The Independent UK

Fox's World Cup coverage will have British flavor, with 6 of 9 play-by-play commentators from UK

Fox will use British play-by-play commentators for six of its nine announcer teams at this year’s World Cup, adding Ian Crocker, Darren Fletcher and Mark Scott to Ian Darke, Derek Rae and Jacqui Oatley

Sports Illustrated

‘Fantastic’—Jurgen Klopp’s Bold Florian Wirtz Prediction After Underwhelming Debut Season

The former Bayer Leverkusen star has had to adapt to his new life at Liverpool.

FourFourTwo

Manchester City consider ambitious rival signing heist this summer: report

Manchester City will look to pull off an ambitious rival signing raid this summer

The Guardian - UK

Erling Haaland feels the heat in Norway for ‘tragic’ World Cup beer commercial

Erling Haaland’s collaboration with a leading American beer brand has caused a backlash in his native Norway, where alcohol advertising is banned

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