How Emslie went from giving birth to World Cup qualifiers inside six months

Scotland's Claire Emslie was back playing competitive football just five months after giving birth and is now targeting next year's World Cup finals in Brazil.

Artisanal or Exploitative? Unraveling the Story of Mexico’s World Cup Jerseys

Mexicans are enraged after viral videos claimed Adidas exploited Indigenous women to sew World Cup jerseys. We traveled into the mountains to speak to the artisans themselves.

By Jack Nicas and Luis Antonio Rojas

The World Cup offers pubs a chance to change the story

Tournament gives the industry a chance to pull in more punters and pull more pints

Austria World Cup 2026 team guide

Established squad stays true to Ralf Rangnick’s methods with Konrad Laimer and bright new talent Paul Wanner lending some star quality This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

By Andreas Hagenauer

How extreme weather and heat could affect players at World Cup 2026

Climate experts warn that 25% of World Cup games could be played in very hot conditions, affecting fans and players.

Teacher protests in Mexico could spoil the World Cup party

Just before the opening of the World Cup, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue protesting.

Nestory Irankunda the face of changing Socceroos at World Cup

Nestory Irankunda is set for a breakout moment at the FIFA World Cup as the face of a changing Socceroos team featuring six players of African descent.

Inflation and FIFA price hikes dampen hope of World Cup boost to US economy

As preparations for the 2026 World Cup heat up, a massive hiring boom is sweeping across the US service industry. But local businesses are growing increasingly worried that skyrocketing costs and FIFA price hikes could ruin what was expected to be a historic economic celebration.

By FRANCE24

World Cup Insider: Get a matchday briefing from our writers in the US, Canada and Mexico

The World Cup is back on a bigger scale than ever – and World Cup Insider is your daily guide to the biggest stories, results and analysis as they happen across North America

By Independent

North America put to the test: Countdown to an (almost) ready World Cup

Four days from the tournament’s start, the three host countries are stepping up preparations while facing unprecedented security, transport, immigration, and logistics challenges

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno,Verónica Garrido

I told my twins I'd take them to a World Cup match someday. 16 years later, I can't afford to keep that promise.

Ash Jurberg and his boys wearing jerseys. Courtesy of Ash Jurberg In 2010, I went to the World Cup in South Africa and promised my 3-year-old twins I'd take them to one of their own. I won the ticket ballot to this year's event, but the exorbitant prices ended the whole plan. We made a different plan to watch football that we can afford. In 2010, I flew to South Africa for the World Cup. Two weeks earlier, my marriage had ended, and my twin boys were only 3. I'd wanted to go to a World Cup ...

Curacao has what larger nations 'would dream of' claims Patrick Kluivert ahead of World Cup

Curacao will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the tiny island nation competing in the tournament finals for the first time in its history as the competition's smallest country

Portugal beyond Ronaldo: Vitinha, Bruno creative heartbeat in push for World Cup

By Shankar Narayan

World Cup venues: Guadalajara Stadium, Mexico

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

By Paul Myers

World Cup 2026: Why I’m not looking forward to it

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, it will feature 48 teams, 104 matches and stretch over more than five weeks from June 11 to July 19. It is the first World Cup to be staged across three countries and […]

Tiny homes see tiny boost for Los Angeles homeless as World Cup nears

Visitors are frequently struck by the staggering levels of homelessness in a city that also has pockets of astonishing wealth.

U.S. Men’s Players Share ‘Global Soccer Guest DJs’ Playlists As Part of SiriusXM’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Coverage

Check out which artist's tunes U.S. teammates Miles Robinson, Mark McKenzie, Matt Turner, Max Arfsten and Matt Freese are playing.

By Gil Kaufman

Three days to the World Cup: Meet the only nation with three world titles

While Brazil remain the most successful nation with five titles, another South American country occupy a unique place in football history as the only country with exactly three FIFA World Cup crowns. The post Three days to the World Cup: Meet the only nation with three world titles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

World Cup honors timeline ends with Messi in class of his own

The FIFA World Cup is built on more than trophies and scorelines. It is also a stage where individual excellence is formally recognized, with FIFA’s award system capturing the tour...

World Cup 2026: Meet the Soccer Stars of Team USA

It’s time for Team USA to take the pitch. As the American squad gears up for their first 2026 World Cup match against Paraguay in Los Angeles June 12, newcomers like Haji Wright, Malik Tillman and...

By Bentley Maddox

2026 Fifa World Cup ball - The Daily Star

2026 Fifa World Cup ball  The Daily Star

Ahead of World Cup kick-off, Fahmi urges Malaysians to report online betting sites to MCMC

PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today urged Malaysians to report online gambling co...

By Muhammad Yusry

Curaçao head to World Cup debut on back of 4-0 win against Aruba

Curaçao notched up a resounding 4-0 win in a Dutch Caribbean derby against Aruba in their final warm-up game before...

By Gordon Darroch

Bellingham must fight for England World Cup starting spot – Tuchel

England coach Thomas Tuchel states Jude Bellingham must fight for his starting spot at the World Cup, with 14-15 potential starters in the squad. Read More: https://punchng.com/bellingham-must-fight-for-england-world-cup-starting-spot-tuchel/

By Punch Newspapers

World Cup: Bellingham not guaranteed a start for England – Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted that Jude Bellingham is no longer guaranteed a place in his starting line-up ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Real Madrid star must compete for his spot like every other player in the squad. The post World Cup: Bellingham not guaranteed a start for England – Tuchel appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana is missing a golden opportunity to sell its tourism, arts, culture to the world

When the Black Stars qualify for a World Cup, something happens to Ghana that is almost impossible to put into words. Streets erupt. Horns blare. Flags appear on everything that moves. People who have never spoken to each other are suddenly hugging and arguing about formations in the same breath.

By Kwame Dadzie

Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Player to watch out for, tactics, predicted playing XI - Sportstar

Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Player to watch out for, tactics, predicted playing XI  Sportstar

"Dwelling on past wouldn't do us any good": Germany's Goretzka aims to win fans' hearts yet again after two WC group stage exits - Dailyhunt

"Dwelling on past wouldn't do us any good": Germany's Goretzka aims to win fans' hearts yet again after two WC group stage exits  Dailyhunt