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Miguel Delaney: ‘Fifa’s World Cup plan is worse than the Super League’

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The Independent UK

Copa Independent | Doing it their way: lessons from the final curtain in New York

Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly reflect on Spain winning a second World Cup, with Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner highlighting Spain’s depth and collective style under Luis De la Fuente. They lament Argentina’s negative, ill-disciplined performance which lacked any shot on goal until the 117th minute, a red card for Enzo…

The Independent UK

Copa Independent | England are out – the same story but at a greater expense?

Lawrence Ostlere, Richard Jolly in New Jersey, and Miguel Delaney in Atlanta to react to England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.

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Copa Independent | How Spain dismantled France – plus our England v Argentina predictions

Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson to discuss Spain’s stunning win over France. Should Didier Deschamps have started with three in midfield? Why did France’s stars play so poorly? And can anyone stop Spain winning a second World Cup?

The Independent UK

Copa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?

On the latest episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney in Atlanta and Kieran Jackson to preview the World Cup semi-finals: England v Argentina and Spain v France, a last four featuring the top four ranked teams and four previous winners.

The Independent UK

Copa Independent | Can anyone stop France? Plus our bold England vs Norway predictions

Lawrence Ostler is joined by Miguel Delaney, Richard Jolly and Kieran Jackson to react to France’s 2-0 win over Morocco, with Kylian Mbappé central to an imperious performance. After looking ahead to Friday's quarter-final of Spain vs Belgium, they preview England v Norway in the Miami heat and humidity, debating…

The Independent UK

Miguel Delaney answers your questions on Fifa’s crisis – from Infantino’s grip on power to a possible Uefa breakaway

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief football writer Miguel Delaney answers readers' questions on the Balogun row, ticket pricing, the Blatter comparison, and whether this World Cup could be the breaking point Fifa can't recover from

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The Independent’s newsletters recognised with two industry awards

Miguel Delaney's Inside Football and Independent Money, written by business and money editor Karl Matchett, won best sport newsletter and best financial newsletter respectively at the 2026 Publisher Newsletter Awards

The Independent UK

I’ve covered Fifa for years – ask me anything on Infantino and this World Cup’s crisis of trust

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief football writer Miguel Delaney is answering your questions on the Trump-Balogun row, the future of the World Cup, and whether Fifa's credibility can survive it

The Independent UK

Copa Independent | England’s tricky DR Congo test – and why World Cup’s new order are stunning European giants

On the latest episode of Copa Independent, Kieran Jackson in Santa Clara and Miguel Delaney in Atlanta preview England’s last-32 clash against DR Congo – a team that should not be underestimated. Which way will Thomas Tuchel go with his wingers and full-backs? What and who do the Three Lions…

The Independent UK

The Hidden Costs Behind Taylor Swift's Alleged World Cup Stadium Construction Demand

Taylor Swift was unexpectedly dragged into the Brazil vs Haiti World Cup fixture in Philadelphia after a report claimed she paid to install windows for an air-conditioned VIP view, raising new questions about who gets to reshape stadiums.

International Business Times UK

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Ivory Coast striker refused entry to Canada over match-fixing arrest

Wahi was denied entry into Canada a day after it was revealed that the 23-year-old had been arrested over match-fixing offences

The Independent UK

‘World Cup of Chaos’—Referee Expecting to Make History Denied Entry to U.S.

The official from Somalia flew from Istanbul to Miami with a diplomatic passport.

Sports Illustrated

We’ve been covering football for almost 40 years – ask us anything about the 2026 World Cup

ASK ME ANYTHING: Miguel Delaney and Lawrence Ostlere, hosts of Copa Independent, are here to answer all of your World Cup questions

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The great World Cup rip-off: How record-high football prices expose Fifa’s biggest issue

COPA INDEPENDENT: The 2026 World Cup is stacking up to be the most expensive, ever, and it’s the most dedicated fans who will be feeling the weight of the bill the most. In the fifth episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson ask: is there anything…

The Independent UK

Was USA ‘94 one of the greatest World Cups ever staged?

In the fourth episode of our new World Cup podcast, Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly discuss the highs and lows of USA 94 and the tournament’s lasting legacy

The Independent UK

Most fans want Man City to beat Arsenal to the title. Why?

COMMENT: Manchester City have won six of the last eight Premier League titles and have become, for some, the ‘default champions’. But what does it say about the modern game that many neutrals would prefer to see a ‘sportswashing project’ edge out Mikel Arteta’s team in the title race? By…

The Independent UK

Mikel Arteta has Arsenal ‘fired up’ to beat Man City - but there’s a twist

PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE: Arteta’s solution to Arsenal’s wobble in the title race has been to go more intense - especially in training - but the pressure to win is on Pep Guardiola’s side. By Miguel Delaney

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The Independent UK

Why the Champions League’s goalkeeping chaos actually makes sense

INSIDE FOOTBALL: In a big week for number-ones, the Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur calls aren’t as simple as they appear, as Miguel Delaney explains in his latest Inside Football newsletter – exclusive to members and Independent Premium subscribers

The Independent UK

What the FA Cup reveals about English clubs in Europe

INSIDE FOOTBALL: This weekend helped explain why English clubs dominate Europe without winning, but there might be a significant difference this season, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

‘A puppy around Trump’: All eyes on smiling Infantino as World Cup crisis grows

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Fifa’s almost blasé public response to the unprecedented Iran–World Cup crisis has raised fresh questions about how the organisation is run and whose interests Gianni Infantino is truly serving, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

Inside Arsenal’s title-race reset as tension in the run-in builds

INSIDE FOOTBALL: After a brief pause for relaxation – with Manchester City and Arsenal taking very different approaches – the season now reaches a key moment when everything escalates. How teams prepare for it could make all the difference, says Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

This is the most competitive Premier League in years – and that’s very bad news for Spurs

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The Premier League is tighter than it’s been in years – and while that’s already shaken up the title race, the real story could be unfolding at the bottom of the table

The Independent UK

A lot has changed within Arsenal – as questions rise about ‘bottle’

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Miguel Delaney reveals how Arteta’s squad is fighting to keep their nerve and changing their approach in this week’s Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

Premier League managers are evolving – and so is Manchester United’s most promising candidate

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Another big week for coaches – from shifts at Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest to Thomas Tuchel staying on with England – highlights just how uncertain the market has become, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

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