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How a 64-team World Cup could transform soccer's economics

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is considering a 64-team World Cup after the recent 48-team tournament. This potential expansion could significantly alter the sport's global economics and logistics. Regional confederations might become more dependent on FIFA's financial distributions. UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation have voiced opposition to further expansion.

The Economic Times

Street Parties, Shaking Stadiums, Scorching Heat: SI’s Story at the 2026 World Cup

Six writers who ticked off 13 stadiums across three countries recount their highs and lows from attending a World Cup like no other.

Sports Illustrated

Javier Bardem Praises Spanish National Team For Their Response To Trump Crashing Their World Cup Celebration

"Well said, Bardem, and well done, España," one netizen wrote, agreeing with the actor's remarks.

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Aussie commentator caught on hot mic reacting to Trump getting in the way at the World Cup

A sports pundit was caught on a hot mic reacting to Donald Trump after he refused to leave the stage during the World Cup trophy lift.

The Independent UK

'Perfect Crop': Internet Reacts as Spain and Fifa Photos Appear To Leave Donald Trump Out of World Cup Celebration

Spain and FIFA's World Cup victory photos sparked widespread online reaction after social media users claimed Donald Trump had been edited out of the official images.

International Business Times UK

Politics, Legends, Legacies: Five Takeaways From the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup wrapped on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

Sports Illustrated

'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.

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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

Argentina star Cristian Romero snubs Trump as he rejects handshake at World Cup final

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The Independent UK

Trump scores own-goal as World Cup overflows with politics

TOI correspondent from Washington: Spain won the World Cup but Donald Trump nearly stole the moment of glory.

The Times of India

Trump 'Awkwardly' Stays In Spain's World Cup Trophy Shot As SBS Host Says He 'Can Be Edited Out'

Spain's 2026 World Cup victory was overshadowed by Donald Trump's unexpected presence on the podium, sparking widespread discussion and social media buzz.

International Business Times UK

A desperate grab for attention. This is the way the World Cup ends

In today’s Football Daily: the GWC is finally over

The Guardian - UK

Argentina’s Cristian Romero snubs Trump handshake at World Cup final

Cristian Romero snubbed a handshake from Donald Trump during the presentation of runners-up medals at the World Cup 2026 final.

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International Business Times UK

Did Cristian Romero Snub Donald Trump? Viral Video Seemingly Shows Him Avoiding a Handshake

Did Cristian Romero snub Donald Trump? A viral World Cup medal ceremony video has divided fans after the Argentina defender appeared to walk past the US president without a handshake.

The Independent UK

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

MusicRadar

“This is like a bad trip": Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney and others share their views on the first ever World Cup Halftime Show

It featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and Coldplay

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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.

The Conversation

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 Independent UK

2026 was a World Cup of contradictions – with a tainted legacy

WORLD CUP 2026: In some ways, the tournament was like the best American fast food, writes Miguel Delaney, entertaining but immediately forgettable, yet Fifa ushered through some harmful precedents for the future of football and off-field controversy cast a long shadow

Sports Illustrated

Why Is the World Cup Played Every Four Years?

The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event on the planet.

The Independent UK

Moment Trump is asked to step aside by Spain after handing over World Cup trophy

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Sports Illustrated

President Trump Confirms When He Wants U.S. to Host World Cup Again

The United States’s time as co-host of the 2026 World Cup has come to a close.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump’s big World Cup day out: crowd boos, player snubs and failed photobomb

The final game of the World Cup was Trump’s first, as he watched football’s biggest match alongside Gianni Infantino

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