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Africa's finest: Bafana Bafana return to the World Cup chasing a first knockout stage

South Africa enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's 11th-ranked side in the Fifa standings. In the first 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 fourth appearance at the finals.

Radio France Internationale

AI avatars and smart footballs: Inside FIFA's high-tech 2026 World Cup

FIFA is integrating AI-generated player avatars, tracking technology in the balls and digital coaching assistants in this year’s World Cup.

Euronews

Hyundai Motor Debuts "Next Starts Now" Global Campaign Film for FIFA World Cup 2026™

SEOUL, South Korea, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled its FIFA World Cup 2026™ global campaign film "Next Starts Now". The 60-second cinematic brand film features next-generation football (soccer) talents alongside Son Heung-min and Boston Dynamics' Atlas® robot.

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'Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences': Zee CEO Punit Goenka after securing FIFA broadcasting rights till 2034

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has partnered with FIFA. This collaboration will bring major FIFA football events to Indian audiences. The company will air tournaments including the FIFA World Cups. Zee is launching four dedicated sports channels. This move aims to expand football's reach in India. It offers a comprehensive viewing experience…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: Favourites, new rules and everything to look out for at this summer tournament

Everything you need to know ahead of this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

The Independent UK

Fifa to make VAR rule change at World Cup after England goal controversy

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The Independent UK

The VAR rule change set to rule out more goals at the World Cup

Fouls committed immediately before the ball is in play will now come under VAR scrutiny

The Independent UK

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2026 World Cup to Introduce Drastic Rule Changes

FIFA’s refereeing chief cited England as an example of now-forbidden conduct.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA 2026: Germany looking for World Cup redemption after successive early exits

Germany seeks to overcome past World Cup disappointments. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has recalled veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. The team faces a new challenge with a blend of experience and youth. Germany's focus is on advancing from the group stage and competing against top rivals. The squad's performance will be closely…

The Economic Times

Zee to stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in India

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has secured media rights for FIFA events in India until 2034. This includes the FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2030, and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. Zee will broadcast 39 global football events across its television and digital platforms. This move strengthens Zee's sports broadcasting portfolio…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: a visual guide to the stadiums across the trio of host nations

All you need to know about the 16 host stadiums in the US, Mexico and Canada

The Guardian - UK

FIFA unveil radical new World Cup laws inspired by Thomas Tuchel's England as VAR gets new powers

Set-piece laws updated for summer showpiece

Evening Standard

The champions have arrived: Messi’s Argentina begin FIFA World Cup defence in America

World Cup champions Argentina have landed in Kansas City for their title defense preparations. The team arrived Sunday for their opening match against Algeria on June 16. Lionel Messi leads the squad, which includes 17 players from their previous triumph. Argentina is the first of four national teams to make…

The Economic Times

'This enormous demand...has made the football tournament a magnet for fraud': Experts warn scammers are ramping up their work ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — here's how to avoid being hit

Cybercriminals created thousands of fake FIFA websites and phishing systems designed to steal World Cup tickets and financial information.

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The Guardian - UK

Creaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence at World Cup is more a curse than a blessing

Veterans such as Messi and Modric are much in evidence at the finals, but an obsession with celebrity may undermine Portugal

International Business Times UK

World Cup Host Cities Safety Ranking Published With One US City Earning Top Spot

Boston ranked safest 2026 FIFA World Cup host city with Safety Index 60.1, despite Trump relocation threat. Foxborough's Gillette Stadium ranked highest for traffic preparedness (8.01/10).

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.

The Guardian - UK

I read Gianni Infantino’s name-dropping, despot-fluffing book so you don’t have to

The Fifa president’s biography talks about magic a lot – and no wonder. There is no other way to explain his utterly ludicrous proximity to power

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Euronews

The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup: Groups, fixtures and European kick-off times

Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know.

Euronews

New York/New Jersey: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup final host

Eight matches will be held in New York/New Jersey during this summer’s World Cup – including the final on 19 July.

The Independent UK

Starmer wades in on World Cup ticket row as pressure mounts on Fifa

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The Independent UK

Starmer slams Fifa over ‘unacceptable’ World Cup ticket prices as he urges action to stop fans being ‘ripped off’

Starmer has hit out at Fifa following widespread criticism of World Cup ticket prices

TechRadar

FIFA websites spoofed by hackers ahead of 2026 World Cup, FBI warns

Dozens of fake FIFA sites are out there, stealing people's data and possibly even money.

FourFourTwo

FIFA claims of 'solid gold' World Cup rebuffed by 11 stone calculation

The current World Cup trophy has been claimed to be 'solid gold' - but if it were gold all the way through, it would be too heavy to lift with one hand

Sports Illustrated

Brazil’s 1998 World Cup Squad: Where Are They Now?

Brazil finished as runner-up at the 1998 World Cup after suffering a 3–0 defeat to hosts France in the final.

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