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White House Says Barred Somali World Cup Referee Was Talking to 'Very Bad People'

Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House World Cup Task Force, said that U.S. authorities had intelligence information that justified blocking a Somali referee from entering the country to take part in the World Cup.

International Business Times

FA chief outlines stance on Gianni Infantino’s controversial run for Fifa re-election

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham discussed the prospect of Infantino being elected for another term amid the various issues that have plagued the ongoing World Cup

The Independent UK

Major sporting events could offer a public health role for nursing students

As Toronto hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city is welcoming large crowds, international visitors and volunteers into stadiums, transit hubs, fan spaces and public areas.

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‘I’m not a model!’ Uruguay’s Bielsa defends bizarre World Cup portrait

The Uruguay head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, defended his decision to cast his eyes downwards for his official World Cup 2026 portrait

The Guardian - UK

Over 150,000 sign petition demanding Fifa probe into Scotland vs Haiti match

OVER 150,000 people have signed a petition demanding an investigation into Haiti’s loss to Scotland in their country’s FIFA World Cup opener ...

The National (Scotland)

Iran claim they were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup opener

Iran were told to leave the US ‘immediately’ after fighting back to draw with New Zealand

The Independent UK

'Most oppressed team': Iran coach hits out at treatment in the US

‘The federation is absent here. Our media isn’t here. Our management team, many of them aren’t here’

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Iran coach blasts team's 'oppression' at World Cup amid US sanction chaos

Iran's management has hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach saying his team are the “most oppressed” at…

The National (Scotland)

History of the OK hand gesture and why it is sparking controversy at World Cup

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The Independent UK

World Cup referee backed by representative body after controversial hand gesture

Shaun Evans was seen making an upside down ‘OK’ gesture in the VAR hub before Sunday’s match between Germany and Curacao

The Independent UK

No father at home, grandparents dead, and the new global sensation Vozinha's heartbreak moment is no money for his mother to witness FIFA World Cup fame

Cape Verde's Vozinha delivered a career-defining performance against Spain, making seven saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw. Despite global acclaim and a surge in followers, the veteran goalkeeper was overcome with emotion, crying for his deceased grandparents and his mother, who couldn't attend due to visa and financial issues.

The Economic Times

Why the OK hand gesture is sparking World Cup controversy

The symbol sparked new controversy at the World Cup when Shaun Evans, a video review official, made an "OK" gesture during a broadcast

The Independent UK

'Don't know why we are being sent back': Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei upset after team asked to leave US immediately after FIFA World Cup 2026 opener

Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey started with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. However, the team faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed disappointment over being asked to leave the United States immediately after the match. Captain Mehdi Taremi also highlighted visa problems affecting the delegation. These issues…

The Economic Times

World Cup VAR referee forced to deny on air ‘far right’ hand gesture

FIFA is understood to be aware of the incident

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: England’s Livramento ruled out; Ghana seek to overturn Partey ban; Iran player’s visa expires – as it happened

England have called up Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah to replace Tino Livramento after the full-back sustained an injury in training

The Independent UK

The real reason why England must top their World Cup group

Winning the group comes with a potentially easier road to the final, but ahead of England’s crunch game against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, reasons of geography are the strongest motivation to top Group L

The Economic Times

Vozinha: The 'Little Voice' from the streets who stood like a wall to silence Spain at the FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde's Vozinha became a global sensation after a remarkable goalkeeping display against Spain. The 40-year old goal keeper made seven crucial saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain. This achievement marked a significant moment for the small island nation on the world's biggest football stage. Vozinha's journey…

The Guardian - AU

‘Our team is the most oppressed’: Iran coach hits out at Fifa and US over treatment

Amir Ghalenoei, the Iran head coach, has claimed his team was told to ‘leave immediately’ after their draw against New Zealand

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The Economic Times

Donald Trump likely to present FIFA World Cup trophy to winning captain

US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy. FIFA has approved his participation in the ceremony. This follows his role at the Club World Cup. Officials from Mexico and Canada will also attend. Trump is expected at the World Cup final on July 19. He will join the…

The Guardian - AU

‘Beautiful moment’: fans of New Zealand and Iran draw on World Cup fervour together

Electrifying mood among those at a bar in Wellington watching a game that threatened to be overshadowed by international politics

The Guardian - UK

Infantino using private jet in attempt to watch two World Cup matches per day

Fifa president sets gruelling itinerary across North America in a World Cup expected to generate about 9m tons of carbon dioxide

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran fight back twice to secure 2-2 draw against New Zealand

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran fought back twice to lock in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their World Cup debut, demonstrating grit in the face of social unrest. The match, charged with emotion, saw both teams overcoming hurdles in preparation for this grand stage.

The Guardian - AU

Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand

Iran did not seem bogged down by political baggage as they let their football do the talking in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Iran opens its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

Iran has opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

Sports Illustrated

The Four Biggest Storylines for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup

Argentina is aiming to defend its World Cup title and clinch a fourth crown.

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