Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legends

Who are the biggest World Cup legends of all time? From Pele to Lionel Messi, we attempt to name the top 10.

Stock Investors Eye Deep Run for Japan at Football World Cup - Bloomberg.com

Stock Investors Eye Deep Run for Japan at Football World Cup  Bloomberg.com

Prediction market wagers on World Cup winner climb to $2bn

Bets on which country will triumph could become Polymarket’s biggest prediction market in history

Lightning stops play: how electrical storms could disrupt the World Cup

Under US rules, even a distant strike can suspend a game – and some will take place in Florida, the thunderstorm state Hot weather will be a major concern at the World Cup, but lightning may also prove a particular problem. Under US safety regulations, a strike within 10 miles (16km) of a stadium triggers a 30-minute suspension of the game, during which players must leave the pitch. The size of the safety zone was dictated by research on the distance that lightning can strike from a storm eve...

By David Hambling

Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home

A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part in the World Cup.

By Emmanuel Akinwotu

World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times

Al Jazeera's teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

6 arrested as Hong Kong customs seizes HK$156 million in fake World Cup goods

Hong Kong customs has arrested six people over the alleged smuggling and online sale of counterfeit Fifa World Cup merchandise, with an estimated market value of HK$156 million (US$20 million). The Customs and Excise Department said on Thursday it had uncovered 29 suspected smuggling cases and five online sales cases involving World Cup products in an operation code-named “Clean Sheet”. The operation, which ran from May 26 to Wednesday, led to the seizure of around 230,000 suspected counterfe...

By Leopold Chen

'Just chill, relax': Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends soccer's governing body's handling of visa issues and ticket prices ahead of the World Cup.

World Cup: France settle in Boston ahead of 2026 campaign

The French national team arrived in Boston on Wednesday, where they have established their base camp for the 2026 World Cup. Didier Deschamps' 26-man squad checked into the Four Seasons hotel before moving to their training facilities at Bentley University.

By FRANCE 24

Thomas Tuchel says England ‘set the tone’ after wrapping up World Cup preparations

England were dominant in a 3-0 win against Costa Rica

By Simon Peach

‘He can bring home the sixth title’ – Barcelona ace Raphinha backs Real Madrid forward to win the World Cup for Brazil

After a season disrupted by injuries, Barcelona forward Raphinha is fully focused on the biggest challenge in international football as Brazil prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 29-year-old may n...

When Peter Drury immortalised Tshabalala’s goal, welcomed World Cup to Africa

By Mihir Vasavda

FIFA grants World Cup accreditation to jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes

FIFA has issued World Cup accreditation to French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained in Algeria for more than a year, in a move hailed by press freedom campaigners as an important gesture of solidarity.

By RFI

World Cup, Day One: Let the games begin what will be a step into unknown territory

By Daniel McDonnell

The ten Cyprus-based players at this year’s World Cup

Of the 1,248 footballers from 48 countries who will participate in this year’s World Cup, exactly 10, hailing from nine countries, are based in Cyprus, with seven different clubs being represented across the board. Among the ten is one veritable household name, though the majority are not stars away from the island or their countries […]

Stock investors eye deep run for Japan at World Cup

A deep run for Japan at the most lucrative FIFA World Cup in history could benefit companies including Dentsu, Konami and Hub.

Who are the Socceroos? Australia's FIFA World Cup team explained

Here's what to know about Australia's team, their talents and World Cup expectations heading into the tournament.

'We could make $30bn': Fifa's president rounds on World Cup critics on eve of tournament (again)

As he did in Qatar four years ago, Gianni Infantino delivered a self-serving pre-tournament address.

Monomax to show all World Cup matches in Thailand

Jasmine International Plc (JAS) has officially secured the broadcasting rights for the Fifa World Cup 2026 in Thailand,...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Players face extreme heat, humidity

Forecasts indicate above-normal temperatures in the US, while moisture flowing from the Gulf of...

FIFA defends ticket prices, visa handling ahead of World Cup start

FIFA defends high World Cup ticket prices and addresses visa issues ahead of the tournament kick-off, with President Infantino citing record revenue projec Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-defends-ticket-prices-visa-handling-ahead-of-world-cup-start/

By Punch Newspapers

2026 World Cup without Nigeria

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, Thursday, 11th June, 2026, marking football’s grandest stage. This historic tournament, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, features 48 teams spread across 12 groups labeled A through L, with 16 host cities staging 104 matches. The opening match kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico […] The post 2026 World Cup without Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

Edem Agbana denies claims Majority MPs were given World Cup supporter slots

The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has dismissed allegations that the government has allocated slots to Majority MPs to facilitate the travel of supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the claim as entirely untrue.

By Ernest Arhinful

2026 World Cup: How to watch all 104 matches for free - Yahoo Sports

2026 World Cup: How to watch all 104 matches for free  Yahoo Sports

DR Congo World Cup 2026: Fixtures, key players and tactical analysis - Squawka

DR Congo World Cup 2026: Fixtures, key players and tactical analysis  Squawka

Somali World Cup referee barred from US entry amid travel ban - MSN

Somali World Cup referee barred from US entry amid travel ban  MSN