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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

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

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

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‘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.

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World Cup 2026: Every team to have qualified

Looking for every team to have qualified for World Cup 2026? The tournament has been expanded to 48 teams and we now know who's made the grade.

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Why there could be more cards than ever before at World Cup 2026

FIFA is expected to take action to limit the negative impact of an upsurge in cards at the World Cup

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Four Takeaways From Mexico’s Liga MX 2026 World Cup Roster

Almost half of El Tri’s 2025 World Cup squad was unveiled six weeks before the start of the tournament.

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FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

The Texas Tribune

Potential World Cup official arrested for alleged sexual assault in British hotel

The World Cup is due to take place in the US, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July

The Independent UK

Japan guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup – here is why their fans leave stadiums spotless

Japanese football fans have been spotted cleaning up stadiums after matches, drawing widespread admiration from rival supporters

The Independent UK

The World Cup is driving a new kind of tourism in Mexico: Working remotely and living football for weeks at a time

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving the arrival of European digital nomads in Mexico, a phenomenon transforming tourism with longer stays, remote working and a greater impact on the local economy.

Euronews

Xavi Simons ruled out of World Cup as injury ends his Tottenham season

The absence of the attacker is a huge blow to Tottenham’s survival hopes

The Independent UK

Tottenham injury update: Xavi Simons, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie latest news and return dates

Significant fears for attacking duo after Wolves win, but Randal Kolo Muani fears allayed

Evening Standard

Giteau's No.10 plea, query of Wallabies' forgotten man

Matt Giteau wonders why Ben Donaldson fell down the Wallabies' pecking order and wants an early call made on who wears the No.10 leading into the World Cup.

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‘When we qualified for the World Cup, there was a part of me that felt Diogo Jota was looking over us’ Andy Robertson on the World Cup bond he formed with his tragic former Liverpool team-mate

The Scotland captain spoke movingly about his close friend Jota when his side secured World Cup qualification last year

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Boot—Ranked

No player has ever won the World Cup Golden Boot twice, but several players can change that this summer.

Sports Illustrated

14 Superstars Facing Race Against Time to Be Fit for 2026 World Cup

Some high-profile names are fighting an uphill battle to recover in time for the World Cup.

Evening Standard

Tottenham: Roberto De Zerbi sends Cristian Romero message amid World Cup injury fears

Argentine limped off in De Zerbi’s debut defeat at Sunderland

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I test TVs for a living and these are my top 6 recommendations if you're looking for a new TV for the World Cup – LG OLEDs, Hisense, TCL, and Samsung mini-LEDs

The World Cup is weeks away so if you're looking for a new big screen TV, I've picked my top six options to get you started.

Sports Illustrated

Will Estevao Play for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup?

Chelsea have issued an official injury update on Brazil’s talented young forward a matter of weeks ahead of the World Cup.

Evening Standard

Roberto De Zerbi reveals Dejan Kulusevski hope amid Tottenham injury nightmare

Midfielder approaching a year out with a knee injury

The Independent UK

Spain heads to World Cup with its image battered by cases of racism, sexism and xenophobia

First came the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior

Sports Illustrated

Italy to Replace Iran? How President Trump Ally Sparked 2026 World Cup Chaos

Speculation of a dramatic change in the World Cup lineup has provoked a global backlash.

The Independent UK

World Cup final tickets listed for up to £1.7m on Fifa’s resale site

Four seats for the World Cup final have been priced at just shy of of $2.3m (£1.71m)

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Legend Clint Dempsey Gives World Cup Prediction, Pulisic Message

The joint all-time top goalscorer in U.S. history says several key factors must be considered for success to come at this home World Cup.

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