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‘Soccer’ is a fine term for the beautiful game – don’t let any ‘football’ snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup

At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA Peace Prize recipient and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the game should really be called “football.”

The Conversation

Shreyas Iyer to be India's T20 captain after Suryakumar Yadav? All about the captaincy race & why Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan can't be ignored

Suryakumar Yadav captaincy: India's T20 captaincy could be set for a change, with reports suggesting that Suryakumar Yadav is facing the possibility of losing the role. According to PTI, Shreyas Iyer has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the captaincy, amid growing scrutiny of Suryakumar's recent batting form…

The Economic Times

Man City: Tijjani Reijnders confirms Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid transfer - 'We are very happy'

Midfielder spills beans on huge story from World Cup camp

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Africa's finest: Tunisia eye first knockout place

Tunisia enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's seventh-highest ranked side in Fifa's rankings. In the fourth 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 seventh appearance at the showpiece.

Radio France Internationale

How France’s William Saliba Injury Decision for World Cup Will Impact Arsenal

Didier Deschamps has responded to reports casting Saliba’s World Cup status in doubt.

Sports Illustrated

Roku just got 4 free sports channels including two from FIFA — but World Cup fans should still use these VPNs and apps instead

Roku has added four new sports channels for free, just in time for the FIFA World Cup.

TechRadar

‘It Only Takes One Lion’: Belle and Sebastian soundtrack Scotland’s World Cup return

Frontman Stuart Murdoch says the song reflects five decades of following the fortunes of Scotland's national team.

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Mexico vs. Serbia—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

El Tri is looking to make a statement in its final friendly match before the start of the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Houston Braces for World Cup Kickoff Amid Extreme Heat and Heightened Health Precautions

Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz told reporters at a June 3, 2026 press conference that the city is "over prepared" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a declaration that, in the context of what Houston is actually facing, represents either genuine confidence or an optimistic framing of a public…

Medical Daily

With Measles Cases Rising, New York Faces World Cup Influx from Countries Battling Active Outbreaks

New York City enters the most internationally connected week of its recent history — the June 11 start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — with an active, documented, and growing measles problem.

Medical Daily

World Cup set for three star-studded opening ceremonies - but do not expect a Super Bowl-style extravanganza

There will be opening ceremonies in the United States, Mexico and Canada at the World Cup

The Independent UK

Suryakumar Yadav's form doesn't warrant him place in Indian T20I side: Saba Karim

Former selector Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting struggles might see him out of India's future T20 World Cup plans. Selectors are now looking towards the 2028 T20 World Cup. Rajat Patidar is highlighted as a potential captaincy candidate. Other contenders for leadership include Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan.

The Economic Times

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.

Radio France Internationale

Last hurrah: Algeria's Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez will play for Algeria for the second time at the World Cup at the age of 35. In the fourth instalment of a series on players at their final World Cup, RFI looks at the career of a striker who has risen from modest clubs to international stardom.

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First contact: Curaçao’s rise to the global stage

Curaçao will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the first instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the smallest nation to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.

Radio France Internationale

Africa's finest: Morocco, African champions by ruling

Morocco arrive at the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's highest-ranked side in the Fifa standings. In the second of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI profiles a nation making its seventh World Cup appearance.

Radio France Internationale

Players to watch: Germany's Neuer back to haunt World Cup records

Manuel Neuer will play for Germany at a fifth World Cup this summer, at the age of 40. In the first instalment of a series on players to watch at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at the World Cup career of a goalkeeper…

Radio France Internationale

Players to watch: England's Harry Kane is chasing history

Harry Kane will play for England at a third World Cup this summer, at the age of 32. In the second instalment of a five-part series on players to watch at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at the World Cup career of England's…

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The Independent UK

England players will wear a Whoop at the World Cup, and you can try it free for a month

The wearable tracks everything from sleep and strain to stress, and will help the players recover between matches

FourFourTwo

Manchester United set to beat Arsenal in race for relegated star

Manchester United are reportedly close to sealing the deal for the Premier League midfielder

FourFourTwo

What is the World Cup 2026 intro theme?

Another World Cup tournament earworm has arrived

Radio France Internationale

First contact: Cape Verde's rise to the global stage

Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the third instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the second smallest nation after Curaçao to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.

Radio France Internationale

First contact: Jordan's rise to the global stage

Jordan will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the final instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the team's voyage into history.

The Economic Times

Jaismine climbs to World No. 1, Priya and Vishvanath enter top 3 in World Boxing rankings

Indian boxers are making waves in the latest World Boxing rankings. Jaismine Lamboria leads the women's 57kg category. Priya Ghanghas and Vishvanath Suresh are now in the top three of their divisions. Indian boxers feature prominently across many weight classes. This shows India's growing strength in global boxing.

The Independent UK

Iran football team aims to bring World Cup joy to nation amid war against US

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