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As World Cup Host, USMNT Embraces Chance to Take Soccer to the Next Level

The heat will be turned up on the U.S. as it hosts the tournament for the first time in 32 years. With a trendy coach and a strong nucleus of players, the opportunity to make a deep run is here.

Sports Illustrated

Bellingham, Palmer, Rogers or Foden? Tell us who should be England’s No 10 at the World Cup

POLL: With Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Morgan Rogers all competing for the creative role behind Harry Kane, readers can now decide who should be England’s first-choice No 10 at this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

FIFA's big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own good

The World Cup expands with more teams and games. This raises questions about quality and player fatigue. FIFA believes this growth makes the sport global. New teams debut, offering dream opportunities. Concerns exist about player health and the value of scarcity. More games mean more revenue for FIFA. Fan interest…

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Football fans: are you excited about the World Cup? We would like to hear from you

Wherever you’re planning to watch the matches – we’d like to hear from you

The Guardian - US

Haaland’s Norway to Ronaldo’s swansong: Who are the most likely first-time World Cup winners?

Eight nations have won the World Cup. An expanded field and a grueling schedule means a new champion could emerge from the pack this summer

The Guardian - US

Ladbrokes World Cup offer: Free bets, World Cup betting odds and promotions for 2026

Everything you need to know about the Ladbrokes new customer offer for the World Cup

The Independent UK

Harry Kane explains why his England team is ready to win the World Cup

Harry Kane feels he is playing the best football of his career as he prepares to lead England at the World Cup

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Tom Lynagh deal done at Reds for World Cup year

Tom Lynagh has extended his contract with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds for one year, keeping him in the country for the World Cup.

AAP

How a penalty by the US in the World Cup could score you free pizza

Over 60,000 people have the chance to win a free pizza pie

The Independent UK

Best betting exchange sites for the 2026 World Cup

The best betting exchange sites for World Cup 2026, rated by our expert

The Independent UK

Why Chris Richards Will Miss the Start of USMNT World Cup Preparations

The Stars and Stripes’ best defender won’t be among Mauricio Pochettino’s ranks come May 27.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup football kits branded ‘completely unaffordable’ as families turn to fake alternatives

The World Cup is due to get underway in just over three weeks, but concerns have been raised over the price of kits

The Independent UK

World Cup heartbreak for Hibernian star after final-day injury blow

Hibernian defender Bushiri has been forced to withdraw from DR Congo’s squad for the World Cup due to injury.

The National (Scotland)

World Cup-bound Norway player backs calls for improved heat protocols from FIFA

A Norway international likely headed to the World Cup is among a group of current or former soccer players who have written to FIFA backing calls for stronger heat protocols at the tournament

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Ready to take on World Cup giants, Uzbekistan has 'nothing to lose,’ coach Cannavaro tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview for Euronews, the Azzurri legend who won the World Cup two decades ago — now coaching Uzbekistan to their historic first appearance — explains why his team is ready to face the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

The Independent UK

World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know

After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston

Latin Times

Street Vendors Brace for ICE Presence at World Cup Matches: 'We Came to Make Money, Not Problems'

Vendors who spoke with NBC News said they cannot afford to pass up the opportunity to work high-traffic events such as the World Cup, arguing that the need to earn a living often outweighs fears over immigration enforcement.

Radio France Internationale

Veteran star strikers Neymar and Ronaldo headed to World Cup

Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo will show off their skills at the World Cup this summer following their inclusion in the Brazil and Portugal squads for the tournament, which starts on 11 June.

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The Independent UK

Kansas City small businesses whipping up World Cup flavors and merch for fans this summer

The World Cup may be a multibillion-dollar global endeavor, but small, locally owned businesses across the country are hoping to make a buck as well as the U.S., Mexico and Canada jointly host one of the world's biggest sporting events

The Independent UK

Betfred World Cup offer: Free bets, in-store promotions and World Cup odds for 2026

Betfred are offering newcomers £50 in free World Cup bets when they sign up and bet £10

Bangkok Post

How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?

With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now three weeks away, AFP Sport has written up an overview of the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals (world ranking in brackets):

Bangkok Post

Iran 'very confident' about World Cup protocols: federation vice-president

ANTALYA (TURKEY) - The Iranian football federation vice-president said Tuesday he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team prepare to play at the World Cup in the United States.

The Conversation

Why Trump and FIFA are perfect bedfellows as the World Cup heads to the US

The 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is almost upon us.

The Independent UK

Dallas outcry as beloved whale mural destroyed for World Cup art

The painting over of a giant mural in Dallas of swimming whales to make way for art related to the upcoming World Cup matches has spurred an outcry

AAP

Uncapped teen joins Socceroos' World Cup train-on squad

An uncapped teenager and a group of mainstays have been added to the Socceroos' train-on squad for the World Cup.

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