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The 2026 World Cup kicks off today - here's everything you need to know

According to FIFA, 2.9 billion people worldwide watched the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on linear TV, with 2.7 billion also streaming the tournament.

Euronews

Leah Williamson on the highs and lows of life at the top — and why she’ll never stop fighting for equality

Lionesses captain Leah Williamson on the highs and lows of life at the top, the struggles facing the women’s game and how the Burberry front row terrified her more than a football pitch

Evening Standard

Free World Cup tickets: Airbnb is giving away seats for some host city match-day bookings

With the largest football event kicking off today, fans in the US, Mexico and Canada will be able to secure their seats without spending a dime by booking stays in one of the 16 host cities.

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KuCoin Launches Crypto Cup With Up to 1,400,000 USDT Reward Pool During Global Football Season

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced the launch of KuCoin Crypto Cup, a global football-season trading campaign running from June 11 to July 20, 2026, featuring a reward pool of up to 1,400,000 USDT.As digital assets…

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‘Rafa Benitez had us train in different formations to try to trick spies ahead of Champions league away days’ Peter Crouch recalls how his former Liverpool gaffer would get paranoid ahead of big European away ties

Crouch was part of the Liverpool team that reached the 2007 Champions League Final under Benitez

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Gianni Infantino likens Scotland star to Lionel Messi in eye-opening comparison

FIFA president Infantino namechecked Robertson alongside some of world football’s biggest stars while discussing Messi’s importance at the World…

The National (Scotland)

Noel Gallagher scoffs at Chris Martin’s World Cup halftime show

Noel Gallagher says football doesn’t need a Super Bowl‑style halftime show - and he’s not impressed with Chris Martin’s star‑studded lineup.

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World Cup 2026 sparks nostalgia for FIFA 98 – and a bizarre new horror game

Jacob Jazz's Fear FA 98 is a smorgasbord of retro film, music and game influences.

Creative Bloq

Essex Police receive new information after David Sullivan allegations

The 77-year-old West Ham co-owner said he ‘categorically denies’ all of the claims

The Independent UK

'It's up to the host': EU sports chief responds to World Cup visa row after Somali referee barred

Reacting to concerns over US travel restrictions affecting World Cup participants, the EU Commissioner for sport told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that it is for the host countries to decide "who has access", while stressing that "football should be accessible to everyone."

Euronews

Cape Verde: An island nation swept up in World Cup dreams

For the first time ever, Cape Verde is heading to the World Cup. The West African island nation – home to fewer than half a million people – will be one of the smallest countries in tournament history. In the capital Praia, preparations are in full swing, with qualification sparking…

France 24

Inside our biggest-ever World Cup coverage – and our Bracketology game played by Zohran Mamdani

Preparing for this year’s elephantine tournament has been a big test for our newly expanded football team and our for the developers behind things like our Bracketology game. Here’s how they got match-ready …

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Government donates £400,000 to Tartan Army fan walking across the US

The Scottish Government has made a £400,000 donation to a Scottish football fan who is walking 3,000 miles across the United States

The National (Scotland)

From retro to surreal, the best World Cup kit designs of 2026 are works of art

With design Easter eggs and controversial colour palettes, World Cup kits are looking more artistic than ever.

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 goes full AI: 3D player models, smart match balls and robot dogs set to transform football

The FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will showcase advanced technology. AI will create 3D player models for VAR reviews. Smart match balls will track every touch and referee cameras will offer new perspectives, enhacing the overall experience. Robot dogs will assist security.

Sports Lens

Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina World Cup Picks & Betting Odds

Canada host Bosnia & Herzegovina at BMO Field on June 12, 2026. Our Group B pick backs Canada at -120 to claim a historic first World Cup win.

Sports Lens

World Cup Group J Odds: Can Anyone Challenge Argentina?

Argentina enter as -256 favorites to win World Cup 2026 Group J, defending champions facing Austria, Algeria, and debutants Jordan across three NFL venues.

Euronews

Watch: Empty seats and closed borders? FIFA’s high-stakes bet on a divided America

While the football elite rub shoulders in Washington, the game is hitting a physical and metaphorical wall at the US border. International teams, referees and everyday fans find it difficult to see the games which start today. What’s going on there?

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Winning % as CFB Favorite over Last 10 Years in West

Oregon and Washington have the best winning percentages as a college football favorite over the past 10 years in the West.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Omar Artan? Top African Referee Denied Entry to US Ahead of FIFA World Cup Despite Valid Visa Claims

Omar Artan, Africa's top football referee, was denied entry to the US and will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite claims he held a valid visa

Radio France Internationale

Fifa grants World Cup accreditation to jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes

In a move hailed by press freedom campaigners as an important gesture of solidarity, Fifa has issued World Cup accreditation to French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained in Algeria for more than a year.

The Guardian - UK

Mexico hoping football emerges from the chaos surrounding World Cup

It may just be time to forget the sullied buildup and enjoy the tournament although the co-hosts are not optimistic

Euronews

Newsletter: The bloc’s budget gameplay

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, the European Union is attempting to figure out it's own on-field strategy for combatting finance crunches triggered by energy shocks and shifting geopolitics.

Marie Claire

How Every Well-Dressed Woman Is Styling Their Football Shirt This Summer

With luxury fashion embracing the sport like never before, football is shaping up to be one of the defining style influences of summer 2026

The Economic Times

Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected links to terror organizations. Despite holding a visa and FIFA accreditation, US authorities deemed him inadmissible, shattering his dream and sparking controversy. Omar…

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