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The World Cup used to let us micro-dose politics. Now it is engulfed by it

Whether it is our ‘identity maths’, naked nostalgia or diaspora experience. All seem scarred by the political contexts bearing down on this tournament

The Guardian - UK

Didier Deschamps Pointing Finger at Referee Masks Real Reason France Lost to Spain

The 2018 champion exited the 2026 tournament with a whimper.

Sports Illustrated

France will walk away from the World Cup with at least $27 million—but Kylian Mbappé hasn't kept a cent of his national team earnings since 2018

Defeated France will still take home millions in prize money from the World Cup—and their star player Kylian Mbappé is set to give away his entire share.

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At least 12 dead in World Cup-related violence in Bangladesh

Football fever grips Bangladesh and turns deadly for some

The Independent UK

Why can't Michael Oliver referee the World Cup final?

FIFA’s conflict-of-interest rules mean the Englishman is barred from overseeing Sunday’s showpiece

Evening Standard

How is the World Cup Golden Boot winner decided if two players score the same amount of goals?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are both on the same amount of goals heading into the final stages of the World Cup

FourFourTwo

Was the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Campaign a Success or Failure?

The co-host’s campaign has to be split between the performance on the pitch and the impact off it.

Sports Illustrated

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World Cup final half-time show: Who is performing, how long will it take and how can I watch it?

The finale will feature a half-time show with some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The Independent UK

The World Cup of Calvinball: Fifa’s hasty changes turn refereeing into a free-for-all

Match officials are enforcing tweaks to the laws of the game that have hardly been tested. The results? Drama, ‘mistaken identities’ and lots of confusion

The Guardian - US

England vs. Argentina: How to Stop Lionel Messi in World Cup Semifinal

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner prepares to face England for the first time.

Sports Illustrated

ITV reveals broadcast plan for World Cup final and half-time show

The Independent UK

FIFA adds Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson and Robbie Williams to World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA has announced additional names for their Super Bowl-sized star-studded lineup for the World Cup closing ceremony...

Euronews

ITV to broadcast World Cup final half-time show in full

Rumours suggest the show might break Fifa’s rules by extending the interval from 15 to 25 minutes.

Evening Standard

World Cup Referees Under a Microscope: From Spain's Controversial Penalty to Alleged Argentina Favouritism

The Spain vs France World Cup semifinal sparked controversy over officiating decisions, with French manager Didier Deschamps questioning the referee's competence after a pivotal penalty decision.

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The Guardian - UK

Have the top four teams ever made up the World Cup semi-finalists before?

Plus: back-to-back heavy wins and defeats, and an unsurprising challenger to a Lionel Messi record

The Guardian - UK

Even at 39, Lionel Messi can still hurt England with his sprinting ability

The Argentina captain conserves his energy for bursts in key moments and his top speed compares favourably with his contemporaries

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony Performers: From Tom Cruise, Madonna to BTS here's the A-Star list set to light up New Jersey on July 19

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony: The biggest football tournament in history is about to sign off in equally massive fashion. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature an unprecedented halftime show. Global music icons like Madonna and BTS will perform during the interval. A pre-match ceremony will include…

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Why have FIFA sent England pair home from the World Cup?

Two Premier League representatives at the 2026 World Cup have been told their services are no longer required

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'We were too sloppy technically', says Mbappe after France's semi-final defeat to Spain

France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted his team failed to meet the standards required in a World Cup semi-final after a 2-0 loss to Spain ended their hopes of reaching a third straight final.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Closing Ceremony Acts: Every Celebrity Performer, Full Details

Some of the biggest names in entertaiment will feature in the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain choke the life out of France to reach final

Spain secured a commanding 2-0 victory over France in Texas. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the decisive goals for Spain. The Spanish team dominated possession and stifled the French attack throughout the match. This win propels Spain into their first World Cup final since 2010. They now await the…

Bangkok Post

Jasmine absorbs World Cup loss, looks to 2030 gains

Jasmine International Plc (JAS) faces a marginal loss of around 100 million baht from acquiring the broadcasting rights to the Fifa World Cup 2026, attributed to a shortfall in sponsorship revenue, inflexible marketing packages and inconvenient match times.

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026: Do goals in the third place play-off count towards the Golden Boot?

France 24

Gianni Infantino under fire as viral claims drag European Parliament into FIFA row

Viral claims with millions of views falsely claim. the European Parliament has launched a probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. In reality, the move came from a letter by 72 MEPs to EU football associations, urging them to seek a formal FIFA review into the controversial Balogun red card reversal.…

Reason

Some Thoughts on Law Professor Richard Epstein's Ideas for Fixing FIFA's Flawed Rulebook

His proposal to limit the next-game consequences of yellow cards and red cards deserves serious attention. But his proposals for awarding two points for a run-of-play goal and only one for a PK is flawed, as is his idea for changing soccer's overtime rule.

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