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Taylor Swift, the economics of hype, and what the World Cup gets wrong

Swift's fans pay with wallets. World Cup hosts pay with budgets.

Fortune

How a 1997 Simpsons Joke Became a Viral FIFA World Cup 2026 Prediction Theory

A 1997 Simpsons clip resurfaces online, fueling claims it predicted the FIFA World Cup 2026 final despite fact-checkers rejecting the theory

International Business Times UK

Cape Verde World Cup 2026 team guide

Blue Sharks are in uncharted waters, making their finals debut after a meteoric rise

The Guardian - UK

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2026 World Cup: France begin their preparation with a defeat against Ivory Coast

It was a false start for France after losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in their first warm-up match before the World Cup. While Rayan Cherki put on a show, France lost control in the second half, allowing the Elephants to come back and take the lead, notably thanks to an…

France 24

Netflix Unveils 'FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition' Game Ahead of Global Kickoff

Netflix has unveiled its new FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition game which is the accompanying app for the upcoming global tournament.

Player One

Kim Kardashian's son Saint makes modelling debut in new Nike campaign

Saint, the eldest son of Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West, can be seen making his modelling and acting debut in campaign film Rip The Script, released by the sports brand ahead of the start of the World Cup.

BANG Premier

Gary Lineker’s punt on podcasts pays off as firm tops list of fastest-growing

Goalhanger, which produces the popular ‘The Rest Is…’ series of podcasts, has been named Britain’s fastest-growing private business.

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Gary Lineker’s podcast firm tops fastest-growing list as risk pays off

Goalhanger produces the popular ‘The Rest Is…’ series of podcasts

The Independent UK

Is Spain v England on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Lionesses in World Cup qualifier

The Lionesses can qualify for the 2027 tournament if they avoid defeat in Mallorca

The Independent UK

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma's form key to India's T20 World Cup hopes: Diana Edulji

Former captain Diana Edulji believes openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma must find form quickly for India's T20 World Cup campaign. She stresses that T20 cricket is unpredictable and any team can win on the day. Edulji also anticipates an easy win against Pakistan and calls the Lord's Test a…

The Economic Times

Virat Kohli safe, but Rohit Sharma faces 2027 ODI World Cup challenge, says Saba Karim

Virat Kohli's place in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad is assured. His fitness and consistent scoring have convinced selectors. Rohit Sharma faces a challenge, though. He must demonstrate improved fitness and batting form to be considered for the future. Rishabh Pant has had opportunities but needs to perform better…

The Economic Times

The dark side of the 2026 World Cup: Record-breaking emissions and thousands of flights

A report warns that the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico could produce twice the emissions of previous editions.

Euronews

Iran-US war latest: American forces shoot down Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Kuwait and Bahrain

US military also downs drones over Strait of Hormuz, saying they ‘posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic’

The Independent UK

LA-area stadium workers to vote on strike a week before World Cup begins

Workers say they deserve a greater share of the windfall and want protection from ICE and invasive data collection

The Guardian - US

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Latin Times

The World's Best Are Packing Their Bags — And the 2026 World Cup Hasn't Even Started

Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and England have their base camps set and their rosters ready. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 in Mexico City, here's a look at where the tournament's top contenders are preparing — and what's at stake for each one.

TechRadar

Looking to buy a new Samsung mini-LED TV for the World Cup? I tested two side-by-side and it's an 'opportune time' to pick up 2025's flagship set with Prime Day coming up

I compared the Samsung M80H mini-LED and Samsung QN80H Neo QLED TVs 2026 TVs side by side ready for the World Cup: it reminded me of the Samsung QN90F's greatness.

AAP

CRIK:'A lot of confidence' for Gardner ahead of T20 Cup

Ash Gardner has top-scored for Australia in the last of three informal matches against South Africa ahead of the women's Twenty20 World Cup.

AAP

'A lot of confidence' for Gardner ahead of T20 Cup

Ash Gardner has top-scored for Australia in the last of three informal matches against South Africa ahead of the women's Twenty20 World Cup.

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AI at the World Cup: smarter tactics, healthy players, safer crowds – but new risks

With 48 teams and 104 games across 16 host cities and three countries (the United States, Canada and Mexico), this year’s FIFA World Cup is projected to be the biggest sporting event ever in terms of attendance, revenue and global viewership.

AAP

European big guns stumble in World Cup warm-ups

Two former World Cup winners have both been surprised in their latest warm-up matches, with Graham Arnold's Iraq holding Spain and Ivory Coast beating France.

AAP

SPO:Veteran urges Socceroos' youth to seize WC chance

Ajdin Hrustic's first World Cup was ravaged by injury and he feels perfectly placed to guide all the Socceroos' young debutants through this tournament.

AAP

Veteran urges Socceroos' youth to seize WC chance

Ajdin Hrustic's first World Cup was ravaged by injury and he feels perfectly placed to guide all the Socceroos' young debutants through this tournament.

The Guardian - UK

Doski stunner earns Iraq draw against understrength Spain in World Cup warm-up

Merchas Doski’s 27th-minute goal gave Iraq a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Spain, who took the lead through Ferran Torres

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Mexico vs. Serbia on TV, Live Stream

Mexico rounds off pre-tournament festivities in Toluca.

Evening Standard

Estevao issues injury update as Chelsea star eyes comeback after World Cup

Teenager was ruled out of World Cup with a torn hamstring

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