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A Fractured North America Begins a Historic World Cup

Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.

By James Wagner

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

World Cup 2026: countdown to opener, Tuchel savours England win, Infantino tells fans to ‘chill’ – live

⚽️ Infantino tells fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics ⚽️ Match centre | Player guide | Bracketology | Mail Tom Greetings everyone. It’s here! The biggest, possibly most controversial and strangest World Cup yet. After months and years of chatter and hype, fear and loathing, we’ll actually have some football to get stuck into from this afternoon/evening. It’s coming up to 1am in Mexico City as the co-hosts enjoy their last sleep before it all starts. And where better to start than t...

By Tom Davies

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

Ex-Germany coach Vogts: Expanded World Cup 'does football harm'

Former Germany defender and coach Berti Vogts has voiced sharp criticism on the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams. "Honestly, such a mammoth tournament does football harm," Vogts told Thursday's Rheinische Post paper.

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

By Mihir Vasavda

Protesters call on FIFA to kick Iran out of World Cup

Instead of pride, many Iranian-Americans feel shame about the Iran team’s participation in the World Cup and are demanding that FIFA boots the country out of the competition, protesters said on Wednesday. The team’s presence is outraging many who see the Iranian government as using the competition as a way to sportswash its killing tens […]

LA 2028 working to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues

IOC sports director Pierre Ducrey said there were dedicated people in the ⁠organizing committee working on the matter.

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

Known as 'Sonaldo' in Mexico, South Korea star Son feeling like a 'young boy' entering 4th World Cup

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) -- South Korea captain Son Heung-min enters his fourth World Cup feeling like a "young boy again" and expecting some extra support from the Mexican fans. Son, who will debut with South Korea at this year's tournament against the Czech Republic in a Group A match in Guadalajara on Thursday, has been playing in Los Angeles in Major League Soccer. In nearby Mexico, he has been called "Sonaldo," a reference that some say is to Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo and others to f

By The Korea Herald

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.

How to follow the World Cup in Finland

The five-week festival of football kicks off on Thursday evening, and fans in Finland can watch every match thanks to a shared broadcasting deal between Yle and MTV.

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,...

Landon Donovan Says World Cup Will Inspire Millions of American Kids To Play Soccer

Don't be surprised if U.S. Soccer is a force to be reckoned with in a decade ... 'cause Landon Donovan tells TMZ Sports America hosting World Cup games will inspire MILLIONS of kids to pursue the sport -- and he's living proof of it!! We spoke with…

By TMZ Staff

Canada hosts Bosnia in 1st-ever World Cup match on home soil

Group B opens Friday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto, where co-host nation Canada begins its campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a historic match at BMO Field, the fir...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Players face extreme heat, humidity

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

Immigration, border policy testing USA's credentials as World Cup host - The Daily Star

Immigration, border policy testing USA's credentials as World Cup host  The Daily Star

Is Malaysia ready for an era of ageing drivers as population grows older?

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — For the past four years, Nur Husna Hassan and her siblings have worked to ensure the...

By Ben Tan

FULL LIST: Top 10 greatest World Cup legends 

Discover the top 10 greatest World Cup legends, featuring Pelé, Maradona, Messi, and more. See who made the cut in this definitive ranking of football icon Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-greatest-world-cup-legends/

By Punch Newspapers

World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup

The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on July 19. The post World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

World Cup 2026: The battle of the stars, the new rules, the predictions & AI the…12th player

The world’s biggest football celebration returns after 32 years to North America, where everything is…bigger The post World Cup 2026: The battle of the stars, the new rules, the predictions & AI the…12th player appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

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

Misfiring Cristiano Ronaldo has a nightmare as Portugal narrowly beat Nigeria in final World Cup warm-up match - Goal.com

Misfiring Cristiano Ronaldo has a nightmare as Portugal narrowly beat Nigeria in final World Cup warm-up match  Goal.com