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The US should never host another tournament after World Cup debacle

WORLD CUP 2026: The moral, financial and logistical issues that plagued this World Cup should be enough to disqualify the US from hosting major football tournaments until serious changes are made, argues Richard Jolly

The Independent UK

The Best Sports Illustrated Photos From the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Run

Check out the best work from Sports Illustrated photographer Kohjiro Kinno, who documented the U.S. men’s national team every step of the way.

Sports Illustrated

10 World Cup Stars to Watch in the Transfer Market

Plenty of players used this summer’s tournament to boost their value.

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'Football Should Never Reach This Point': Fans React as UEFA Chief Boycotts World Cup Final Amid Fifa Row

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin boycotted the World Cup final, protesting FIFA's political interference and governance issues, including a controversial disciplinary decision influenced by US politics.

International Business Times UK

The 2026 World Cup was full of spectacle, scandal and compromise

This was a good rather than great World Cup on the field. In the background, things were a lot less edifying

The Guardian - US

Spain Responds to President Trump Photobombing World Cup Final Celebration

Spain captain Rodri tried to usher the U.S. President off of the champion’s stage, seemingly eager to avoid what happened at the 2025 Club World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa and Trump

Fifa has come under heavy scrutiny during the 2026 World Cup, with the debacle surrounding Folarin Balogun just one aspect of Uefa’s discontent

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The 2026 World Cup highlighted huge problems in modern football - and who's at the heart of them

Abysmal treatment of fans and teams, politicians forcing decisions and one of the worst finals in living memory, there was a lot not to like

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Bryson DeChambeau ‘made Trump request’ during dispute over controversial penalty at The Open

Trump had no issue intervening at the World Cup to suspend USA striker Folarin Balogun’s ban to much controversy

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Viciously Booed At FIFA World Cup Final In New York

Video footage captured U.S. President Donald Trump refusing to leave the podium until FIFA president Gianni Infantino tried to usher him away.

Bored Panda

Fifa president Gianni Infantino set for fourth term – despite World Cup controversies

As President Donald Trump presented the World Cup trophy to Spain at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the man in charge of world football’s governing body, Fifa, seemed untouched by the competition’s controversies.

The Conversation

World Cup 2026 awards including best player, goal, match and the unforgettable moments

What were some of the highlights and lowlights from a tournament that delivered plenty of drama?

The Independent UK

Top 30: from half a million World Cup photos, why I love these the most

Our picture editor chooses his favourite images from the tournament including Lionel Messi’s cathedral, that delicious diving header from Jude Bellingham and a humbling scene in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Trump show offers fitting fever-dream end to a World Cup of excess and damage

Football appeared a sideshow for much of the last afternoon of a tournament nurtured to indulge the cult of the individual

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Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino booed before US president attempts to crash Spain celebrations

Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino were booed as they took to the field for the presentation ceremony of the World Cup final on Sunday

The Independent UK

Council of Europe questions integrity of World Cup in scathing letter to Fifa hours before final

The European rights body has declared ‘Political influence has moved onto the field’

The Economic Times

Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in history with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host countries, concluded with Spain facing defending champions Argentina in the final after nearly six weeks of competition.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa gives fraud ‘an open door’ with betting, says Council of Europe chief

Alain Berset said Fifa’s deal with a prediction market company and Folarin Balogun’s reprieve meant urgent work was needed on ‘the integrity of the sport’

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The Highs, Lows and Laughs of Covering the 2026 World Cup Co-Hosts

The 2026 World Cup brought memorable moments for each of Canada, Mexico and the USMNT.

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Salah Considers Premier League Rival; Man Utd’s Vinicius Jr Boost

Rodri, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Folarin Balogun all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated

What Could the USMNT’s Starting Lineup Look Like at the 2030 World Cup?

The 2030 World Cup will see most of the USMNT’s current stars in their late 20s and early 30s.

The Guardian - UK

France v England in the third-place playoff: the game nobody wants to play

In today’s Football Daily: It’s the TPPO!

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun red card scandal

The human rights body FairSquare had sent a complaint to the IOC, after Donald Trump spoke to the Fifa president before Bologun’s ban was lifted

The Economic Times

Trump back in World Cup spotlight after starring role in tournament's controversies

President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and present the trophy. He previously asked FIFA to review a controversial red card incident. Trump and FIFA President Infantino praised each other at a New York reception. The United States is considering a solo bid for the 2038 World Cup.…

Evening Standard

Trump says ‘rigged election’ means he gets to host World Cup and Olympics

The president’s comments come after he renewed claims the 2020 race was stolen from him, despite evidence to the contrary

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