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How much would you pay to see Ronaldo? Here’s the cheapest ticket for his 2026 World Cup game

The match between Portugal and Colombia in the 2026 World Cup is becoming a phenomenon off the pitch. The anticipation surrounding what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup has caused the price of the cheapest tickets to explode.

Euronews

U.S. hotels are calling the World Cup a 'non-event' and 80% warn bookings are falling short of expectations, report finds

Despite FIFA selling 5 million tickets for the games, “indicators suggest the anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the American Hotel and Lodging Association said.

Fortune

Fifa’s failure to agree World Cup TV deals in China and India a headache for Infantino

With the tournament a month away, there are still no agreements done with the two Asian giants to ensure fans there can watch all 104 games

The Guardian - UK

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Premier League set to reject extended powers for VAR next season

The video assistant referee will be permitted to rule on the award of corners from next month, in time for the World Cup, but Ifab has made the new law discretionary and PGMO has advised against it

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on World Cup ticket prices: $33,000? You’re having a laugh…

Editorial: Fifa’s embrace of dynamic pricing and resale markets has led to sky-high costs and a speculative free-for-all, betraying the spirit of the beautiful game

The Guardian - UK

From Messi to Mbappé: Argentina’s World Cup sticker obsession returns

Thousands of football fans in Buenos Aires are gathering in parks and public squares to swap World Cup stickers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Euronews

Soaring World Cup ticket prices for players’ families and guests leave several FAs stunned

Numerous FAs have been hit by increased prices when buying World Cup tickets for their players’ family and friends, with teams affected by Fifa’s pricing model

The Guardian - UK

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How World Cup filming has evolved since the last US tournament – from spider cameras to AI and drones

When players arrive in the US this year for their World Cup pre-tournament media shoot, they will each step into a scanning chamber to capture their precise body-part dimensions and create 3D, AI avatars. Why? Because even when you’re the biggest sport in the world, you can’t afford to stand…

The Conversation

Fifa World Cup matches face heightened terror risk in US amid Iran conflict

Experts warn of ‘soft target’ vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps as federal agencies prepare to secure 78 matches across 11 cities

The Guardian - US

“When I’m cooking or playing FIFA or cleaning, I’m listening to records – it’s a great time to work whilst you’re not actually working”: 5 things we learned in the studio with O'Flynn

Watch the Bonobo and Barry Can't Swim collaborator build a track from scratch and break down his new single, Sekete

MusicRadar

How Fifa lost control and made the World Cup a rip-off for fans

SPECIAL REPORT: While the Fifa president Gianni Infantino boasts about how the US commercialisation of sport is ‘reaching different levels’, fans are left to pay the exorbitant cost of this World Cup. ‘It’s a lesson in how to suck the joy out of it.’ By Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

The Top 15 Goal Scorers in World Cup History

Goals on soccer’s grandest stage carry an extra weight.

Sports Illustrated

Trump Faces US Trade Defeat: Court Rules 10% Tariff Rejected Amid $166 Billion Crisis

A federal panel has blocked President Trump's 10% tariff on imports, citing legal overreach. This decision may lead to a £131 billion refund to importers, impacting the administration's trade strategy.

International Business Times UK

Trump Attacks Longtime FIFA Pal Gianni Infantino Over Predatory Ticket Costs in Scathing Rant Against World Cup Greed

Donald Trump criticizes FIFA President Gianni Infantino over high World Cup 2026 ticket prices, suggesting potential US government scrutiny. This marks a significant divergence in their previously close relationship.

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The Independent UK

Trump slams staggering World Cup ticket prices

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Latin Times

Trump Questions World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Fan Backlash, Says He 'Wouldn't Pay It Either'

FIFA's president has argued that roughly 25% of group-stage tickets are available for under $300 and noted that resale markets in the United States drive prices even higher

Fortune

Trump admits World Cup tickets are too expensive — days after Infantino insisted they were 'market rate' for America

"I wouldn't pay it either, to be honest," the president said.

The Independent UK

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called 'Dai Dai'

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Latin Times

FIFA Picks Shakira Again: Colombian Star Unveils 2026 World Cup Anthem with Burna Boy

Shakira is returning to the world's biggest soccer stage once again. The Colombian superstar announced Thursday that her new single "Dai Dai," a collaboration with Nigerian global sensation Burna Boy, has been selected as the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Independent UK

Daniel Dubois: I’ll take out ‘trash’ Fabio Wardley on Saturday night

Daniel Dubois has been fired-up by a throwaway “bin man” remark from Fabio Wardley.

The Independent UK

Trump rages about the cost of World Cup tickets as pressure grows on FIFA: ‘I wouldn’t pay it either’

Trump said he would ‘be disappointed’ if his own voters are priced out attending this summer’s soccer tournament

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump says he ‘wouldn’t pay’ four figures for World Cup matches

The US president said he wasn’t aware of the cost of World Cup tickets but suggested they are set too high

Dot Esports

Silent Hill and Angry Birds are inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

Mobile title is a part of video game history.

International Business Times UK

Visa Delays, RFK Jr. And Anti-US Sentiment: Why International Tourists Are Avoiding The 2026 World Cup

With wait times of up to 700 days at some consulates and political tensions rising, early data shows a notably quieter international presence than organisers hoped for

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Gianni Infantino makes 'personal' World Cup final ticket offer

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to excessive resale price reports

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