VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained

The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes.

Argentina’s World Cup Sticker Albums Are a Low-Tech Craze Immune to the Digital Revolution

World Cup sticker albums have captivated children and adults in Argentina, in a collecting fever that seems immune to the digital revolution.

By Emma Bubola, Lucía Cholakian Herrera and Anita Pouchard Serra

2026 World Cup: US refusal of Somali referee sets 'a dangerous precedent' two years before LA Olympics

In an interview with Le Monde, sports historian Patrick Clastres criticizes the lack of response from FIFA and other international bodies, calling it 'a form of subjugation.'

Croatia World Cup 2026 team guide

Luka Modric and friends are aiming for one last hurrah but a Tottenham defender is providing hope for the future for England’s group opponents 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 Aleksandar Holiga

Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups

As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition's opening game.

Iran allegedly used soccer clubs to spy on citizens, opposition group urges FIFA to ban team before World Cup

Iran's IRGC allegedly used soccer stadiums and clubs to spy on citizens through facial-recognition cameras and ID tracking, according to an NCRI report.

The World Cup will likely be the biggest gambling event in history

Global wagers on the 2026 World Cup could top $50 billion, according to Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon. That’s up from more than $35 billion in the 2022 tournament.

Why some Mexicans feel this World Cup is 'not connecting'

Tournament-related construction projects in Mexico City have mainly increased daily frustrations, adding to a general feeling of apathy — if not antipathy — among locals toward the World Cup.

Gold-laden World Cup trophy’s value surges 157% – how much is the bullion worth?

As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off on Thursday, the world’s elite players are vying for more than just glory – they seek a shimmering prize whose bullion value has eclipsed all previous benchmarks. The trophy set to be hoisted in the US state of New Jersey next month is now worth 157 per cent more than it was during the 2022 tournament in Qatar, owing to a historic rally in gold prices. The raw gold value of the statue currently stands at around US$713,000 – a staggering jump fro...

By Mia Nurmamat

World Cup 2026: Edin Dzeko still going strong for Bosnia

With all so much unpleasantness surrounding this World Cup it's easy to forget that there's anything about it that can generate a smile. Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko's story can.

World Cup '26: 'FIFA could never have envisaged how complicated, sensitive this tournament would be'

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Simon Chadwick, Professor of AfroEurasian Sport and Specialist of 21st century global sport. On the eve of the FIFA World Cup, Chadwick offers a sobering assessment of the political realities surrounding the world's biggest sporting event amid the convergence of hard-line immigration policies, conflict, diplomatic tensions, security concerns, and civil unrest. From the exclusion of a Somali referee to uncertainty surrounding Iranian football staff and suppor...

By FRANCE24

Nike has just had its stock downgraded one day before the World Cup starts

RBC Capital Markets reduced its 12-month price target from $70 to $50.

By Nora Redmond

Severe weather threatens World Cup 2026 as players and fans brace for ‘suffocating’ conditions

Roughly a quarter of matches could be played in conditions that exceed recommended safety limits

By Angelica Medina and Janina Nuno Rios

A World Cup of opulence and records: Soaring ticket prices and officials denied entry

FIFA’s aim, in the largest and most commercialized World Cup in history, is for soccer to take root definitively in the United States, a market of 350 million people

By Diego Fonseca

The Highest-Paid Players At The 2026 World Cup - Forbes

The Highest-Paid Players At The 2026 World Cup  Forbes

Eden Hazard predicts exactly how far England will go at the 2026 World Cup

England head into the World Cup as one of the favourites to win the tournament. The Three Lions may not have won a major tournament for 60 years, but they do have plenty of talent in the side as they head to the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Bold prediction stuns football fans

Artificial intelligence has predicted Spain as the favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a 14.5% chance. England and France follow closely behind. The AI model analysed team performance, player quality, and betting odds, simulating the tournament 100,000 times to determine probabilities.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Three books to read before kick-off

By Nimish Dubey, Akriti Rana

FIFA 2026 World Cup Livestream: How to Watch Every Soccer Match Online for Free

Fox is the U.S. television broadcaster of the World Cup, with Fox One as the official streaming service.

By Tim Chan

The MAGA World Cup

Could football be a symbolic riposte to Trump’s xenophobia?

By David Goldblatt

World Cup 2026 betting expected to hit $150 billion as new tax rules take effect

2026 FIFA World Cup betting could reach $150 billion. New IRS tax rules may leave some bettors paying taxes even after losing money.

The groups, the venues and the fresh format — A guide to the 2026 World Cup

By Rian Noctor

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup 

The largest field in World Cup history will compete for the trophy this year, with all games to be televised — here's how to watch

By Jonathan Zavaleta

The ten World Cup matches worth watching in Cyprus

The World Cup is football’s greatest feast. But like any feast, nobody can consume everything. There will be 72 matches in the group stage alone. Some will be fascinating. Some will be dramatic. Some will introduce the next global superstar. Others may quietly decide the fate of the tournament. Most of us won’t watch all […]

Seoul gears up for World Cup watch parties

Ahead of South Korea’s opening match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at 11 a.m. Friday, (Korean time), Seoul urged soccer fans to use public transportation and take precautions against extreme heat as public viewing events return to some of the capital’s most popular gathering spots. Thousands of fans are expected to assemble at Gwanghwamun Square on Friday morning for a street cheering event during South Korea’s Group A opener against Czechia. Additional watch parties are scheduled for matches again

By The Korea Herald

World Cup security planners race to counter drone risks

World Cup, World Beer: Michelob Ultra has global ambitions

Infantino faces questions on World Cup eve

His faction questions on ticket prices and an immigration crackdown

By AFP

2026 Fifa World Cup: Kenyan fans will wake up at 4am to watch some matches

Thursday’s opening match at Mexico City between hosts Mexico and South Africa will kick off at...

Sultanbeyli hosts dawn viewing for Türkiye-Australia World Cup tie

Sultanbeyli Municipality is organizing a large-scale early-morning public viewing event in Istanbul for Türkiye’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, turning an unusual kicko...

How Much Do World Cup Players Get Paid? Breaking it Down

Naturally, the world cup winners will receive by far the biggest payout, taking home a whopping $50 million.  In addition to the teams’ winnings, every team that made it to the tournament...

By Olivia Evans

Bookies beware: Bukit Aman launches Op Soga XI ahead of Fifa World Cup 2026 betting surge

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has launched Op Soga XI nationwide to intensify enforceme...

By Malay Mail

Nigerians spread across the 2026 World Cup

Scattered across the 48 nations at the World Cup are players whose family journeys began in Nigerian cities like Lagos and Enugu before reaching different parts of the world. The post Nigerians spread across the 2026 World Cup appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Health Team To Monitor Wastewater, Social Media At World Cup For Outbreak Detection

Health Team To Monitor Wastewater, Social Media At World Cup For Outbreak Detection Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times, Public health specialists have launched a dedicated surveillance operation to detect infectious disease threats early during the 2026 World Cup by analyzing wastewater samples and monitoring online chatter. The 39-day tournament begins on Thursday in Mexico. Organizers estimate more than 6.5 million soccer fans from more than 100 countries will ...

By Tyler Durden

Saka injury will need to be managed at World Cup, says Tuchel - The Daily Star

Saka injury will need to be managed at World Cup, says Tuchel  The Daily Star

The three teams that stand between Mexico and World Cup glory

How does Mexico stack up against each of its group stage opponents in the World Cup? We take an in-depth look at Group A, and the teams that stand between El Tri and knockout glory. The post The three teams that stand between Mexico and World Cup glory appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Bob Pateman

I’ll be at next World Cup in 2030 – Somali referee from US

Somali referee Omar Artan, denied US entry for the World Cup, returns home a hero and vows to officiate the 2030 tournament. Read his inspiring story. Read More: https://punchng.com/ill-be-at-next-world-cup-in-2030-somali-referee-from-us/

By Punch Newspapers

World Cup psychic animals: Remembering Paul the octopus

The most famous of them all remains Paul the octopus, who rose to global fame during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and became a cultural phenomenon. The post World Cup psychic animals: Remembering Paul the octopus appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Government secures free-to-air broadcast of 2026 FIFA World Cup for Ghanaians

The Government has secured free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), ensuring that Ghanaians nationwide can follow the tournament without subscription barriers.

By Ernest Arhinful

Three Romanian referees to take part in World Cup 2026

By radu.dumitrescu

Tunisia to Win World Cup Odds: 2026 Predictions and Bets - Total Football Analysis

Tunisia to Win World Cup Odds: 2026 Predictions and Bets  Total Football Analysis

DR Congo World Cup Odds: 2026 Predictions and Value Bets - The SportsRush

DR Congo World Cup Odds: 2026 Predictions and Value Bets  The SportsRush