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Can Scotland's return to World Cup boost independence support? Experts weigh in

SCOTLAND will be playing at a World Cup for the first time in nearly 30 years at the weekend and in the wee small hours of Sunday morning we will…

The National (Scotland)

Preparation isn’t everything at a World Cup – but it helps a lot

From high-altitude training to made to measure kits, teams have resorted to all manner of things to adapt to conditions at the tournament

The Guardian - US

'A World Cup For Them, Not Us': FIFA Fans Hit Out At US Travel Restrictions

Fans from several nations face visa challenges, feeling excluded from the World Cup in the US due to travel restrictions and high rejection rates, undermining the event's spirit of global unity.

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‘It can all end with one bad game’: the highs and lows of a World Cup referee

Even the finest officials miss out on a place at the finals and for those who do get the nod, decisions can make or break a dream

The Guardian - UK

Germany are no longer inevitable as painful World Cup failures loom large

WORLD CUP 2026: Germany hope to deliver in a World Cup after bad experiences in Russia and Qatar, with Richard Jolly detailing how the shock return of Manuel Neuer is the outlier amid a generational shift

The Independent UK

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada

How to watch World Cup 2026 in Canada. Led by Jesse Marsch and Alphonso Davies, the Canucks have a golden opportunity to make their mark in Group B.

TechRadar

SPO:Souttar poised to repeat epic World Cup comeback

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar was superb against Switzerland and is again hitting form right after returning from injury just before a World Cup.

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Souttar poised to repeat epic World Cup comeback

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar was superb against Switzerland and is again hitting form right after returning from injury just before a World Cup.

AAP

Electricity usage forecast to spike during England and Scotland World Cup games

Energy suppliers are preparing for peaks of electricity demand during the home nations’ matches at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Evening Standard

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Guide: Germany, Netherlands lead intriguing Groups E and F

Germany faces scrutiny over defensive frailties despite offensive talent like Florian Wirtz. Meanwhile, Ecuador, led by Moises Caicedo, aims to advance past the group stage for the first time in two decades. The Netherlands, seeking their first World Cup title, rely on Premier League stars, while Japan aims for a…

The Economic Times

Six Days Before World Cup Kickoff, New York Confronts the Most Complex Public Health Alert Landscape Ever Seen in the U.S.

Six days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, New York faces five simultaneous public health alerts, testing preparedness amid an influx of global visitors.

Medical Daily

The World's Best Are Packing Their Bags — And the 2026 World Cup Hasn't Even Started

Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and England have their base camps set and their rosters ready. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 in Mexico City, here's a look at where the tournament's top contenders are preparing — and what's at stake for each one.

Latin Times

How the 1994 FIFA World Cup put the United States on track to host all over again in 2026

The 1994 FIFA World Cup changed American soccer forever

FourFourTwo

Alessandro Circati on the art of defending: ‘Stopping a goal is equivalent to scoring’

The Socceroos and Parma centre-back on finessing his craft in the birthplace of catenaccio, his father’s influence and a World Cup dream

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The Story of the Only Wrexham Player to Ever Play in a World Cup

The Red Dragons will have two players at the 2026 World Cup and they will be following in legendary footsteps.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket price: Fans can get soccer world cup final ticket at just $60. Details here

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, featuring an expanded 48-team format and 104 matches. But the ticketing process and prices have sparked controversy.

The Guardian - UK

Curaçao World Cup 2026 team guide

Smallest nation to reach a World Cup will be guided by the oldest coach in Dick Advocaat

Sports Illustrated

‘Exciting’—Phil Parkinson Sends Message to Wrexham World Cup Stars

History will be made for the Red Dragons at the 2026 World Cup this summer.

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Latin Times

MEET Armando 'La Hormiga' González, Mexico's Not So Secret Weapon for the World Cup

Javier Aguirre, who will coach Mexico at a World Cup for the third time, said in March that González's future is bright and that he has the talent to "bring a lot of joy" to Mexican soccer.

FourFourTwo

USA '94 legacy: why two big misses didn't prevent a World Cup hit

Why two big misses didn't prevent World Cup 1994 being a hit, FourFourTwo look at the legacy of the USA's first major football tournament

The Guardian - AU

Harry Souttar treads a familiar route in bid to represent Australia at World Cup

The imposing Socceroos defender has already proved he can make an impact at a major tournament despite an injury-affected build-up

The National (Scotland)

How George Hirst made an ex-England striker a Scotland fan thanks to his grandad

Ipswich Town player George Hirst has turned an ex-England striker into a Scotland fan ahead of the World Cup - in the name off his grandfather.

The Guardian - US

A sense of stagnation is setting in around MLS. The league needs a World Cup bump

The 1994 World Cup transformed the domestic game in the US. MLS will hope a similar change can give the league a much-needed jolt

The National (Scotland)

'Best player in Scotland' Lawrence Shankland in contention for a World Cup start

Steven Naismith has claimed Lawrence Shankland has been the best player in Scotland this season and can be a dangerous “weapon” at the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Voting breakdown: How The Independent’s ‘50 Greatest World Cup players’ was compiled

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: More than 3,000 players have participated in a World Cup, with 471 different players part of a World Cup-winning squad. Kieran Jackson explains the methodology and the votes behind narrowing them down to the top-50 of all time

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