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Infantino’s lickspittle World Cup draw promises a tournament autocrats will love

Friday’s ceremony in Washington DC was cringe-inducing and craven enough to make football fans nostalgic for the reign of Sepp Blatter

The Guardian - US

‘Outrage’—FIFA President Issues World Cup Apology to Argentina Boss Lionel Scaloni

A favorable draw saw the defending world champions land in Group J.

Sports Illustrated

Socceroos set for wild west North American adventure

The Socceroos' North American west coast adventure at the World Cup has been confirmed, with matches in Vancouver, Seattle and Santa Clara in California.

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Africa Cup of Nations shunted into margins as greedy game finds no room at top table

So long as the Premier League invests in its players and Fifa pays it lip service, the continent’s flagship tournament will always struggle to fit in

The Guardian - UK

Stuck in a van while the president measures the Kennedy Center drapes: Inside Trump’s day of ego boosting as crises loom

Political trouble stalks his administration from multiple directions as the midterms approach, but Donald Trump just wants to dance. Andrew Feinberg reports on the president’s big day at the FIFA World Cup draw

The Independent UK

Trump Pulls 'Bidenomics' Tic Tacs Shrinkage Lesson on Infantino During World Cup Draw

Trump uses Tic Tacs to explain inflation to FIFA's Gianni Infantino, revisiting his favourite visual prop to criticise Bidenomics during the high-profile World Cup draw.

International Business Times UK

Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw

Perhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest

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Thomas Tuchel keeps his cool amid cringe, confusion and drama of World Cup draw

England manager happy to ‘focus on what we can influence’ after a draw that will live long in the memory and not for the right reasons

The Guardian - UK

Trump wins his peace prize from Fifa – any chance of a VAR review?

At a gaudy and gauche World Cup draw, Gianni Infantino went all out to flatter the world’s most precious ego

The Guardian - US

Trump, Infantino and Ferdinand’s bad jokes: Inside Fifa’s shambolic and shameful 2026 World Cup draw

The drawn-out ceremony at Washington’s Kennedy Center was a highly politicised show and a glimpse into football’s dystopian future

The Independent UK

2026 World Cup Draw in Full: USMNT Handed Winnable Group

Mexico open the tournament against South African while Brazil have landed themselves a tough group.

Sports Illustrated

‘This is pathetic:’ Fans react as Trump receives first ever FIFA Peace Prize

FIFA said the president had ‘championed the unifying power of football on the world stage’

The Independent UK

Trump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw in Washington

US president receives new Fifa honour as scrutiny grows over Infantino’s political alliances and Trump’s disputed record on global conflicts

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize during 2026 World Cup draw

Trump, who has openly campaigned for and long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, had been heavily favoured to win the newly created FIFA prize.

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump awarded controversial Fifa Peace Prize by Gianni Infantino at World Cup 2026 draw

The US president, who was beaten to the Nobel Peace Prize by Venezuelan democracy campaigner Maria Corina Machado, was presented with Fifa’s hastily arranged new award

The Independent UK

Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw

Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino have formed a close bond.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Peace Prize: Why President Trump Received Inaugural Award

The 45th and 47th U.S. President gave a brief speech upon receiving the award.

The Independent UK

The Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw to unveil group picks

The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place Friday afternoon at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A record 64 nations will participate to determine which 48 teams will compete this summer

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The Independent UK

Is Donald Trump now the most influential man in football? Yes, really

INSIDE FOOTBALL: In a World Cup draw special from Washington, the latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores whether the US president’s influence on the game extends far beyond the 2026 tournament

International Business Times UK

Trump Caught On Video Insulting His MAGA Base: 'Smart People Don't Like Me'

Donald Trump told his supporters, 'Smart people don't like me'. We unpack the viral moment, its link to his 'poorly educated' boast, and the twisted logic of MAGA loyalty.

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel insists ‘anything is possible’ for England ahead of World Cup 2026 draw

England will find out who they will face at the 2026 World Cup when the draw takes place on Friday afternoon

The Independent UK

How Trump exposes Fifa’s ‘new shame’ before controversial World Cup 2026 draw

Fifa will launch next summer’s finals with the draw in Washington DC, with Donald Trump poised to accept the governing body’s inaugural Peace Prize

The Independent UK

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

The Guardian - US

World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issues

The Guardian - UK

Noise around Donald Trump an unwanted distraction to World Cup draw of dreams

Amid all the hoopla swirling around its Washington backdrop, Friday’s event must be all about firing the starting gun on football’s biggest show

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