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The World Cup is here – What the US fan needs to know about English football culture, from a lifer

COMMENT: The most-watched sports competition in the world has arrived on the shores of North America - here is a brief guide to English football culture

The Independent UK

What Time Does the World Cup Start and Where to Watch the Opening Match?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins in Mexico with an opening ceremony and two Group A matches, featuring performances by international artists and extensive global broadcast coverage.

International Business Times UK

The World Cup Is Coming—These 3 Stocks Could Cash In

The World Cup could create opportunities for investors in Coca-Cola and Anheuser-Busch InBev, but Flutter Entertainment may offer the most upside

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What’s happening? Alarming poll finds that half of Americans do not care about the World Cup

Only 22 percent of Americans said they were ‘very interested’ in the World Cup

The Independent UK

USA and Canada take the stage: What’s on today at the 2026 World Cup and how to watch

Two more co-hosts get underway in the 2026 World Cup

The Independent UK

Who's playing at the World Cup today?

The tournment will be aiming to get off to a flyer

FourFourTwo

Worst World Cup ever? That's a high bar

It's a grotesque festival of consumerism and corruption, with echoes of the 1936 Olympics — and it's here

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Betano World Cup offer: 50/1 on Harry Kane to be the World Cup top scorer

Claim the Betano World Cup price boost offer of 50/1 for Harry Kane to be the World Cup top scorer

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 opening ceremony: Everything you need to know

The World Cup starts with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa

FourFourTwo

Scotland fans left stranded in Edinburgh as US flight to World Cup cancelled

SCOTLAND fans heading to the World Cup have been left stuck at Edinburgh Airport after a United Airlines flight was cancelled ...

The National (Scotland)

Ticket scams, fake streaming websites and dodgy domains: the security threats facing football fans ahead of the World Cup 2026

We take a look at some of the biggest threats facing fans at the World Cup 2026.

TechRadar

Mexico – South Africa live: Quinones puts El Tri ahead in World Cup opener

All eyes are on Mexico and the Estadio Azteca as the 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday with El Tri taking on South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the Group A opener. Follow the match, opening ceremony and FRANCE 24's special coverage.

France 24

Is it football? Is it soccer? 'C'est le pied!'

With the frenzy for the World Cup underway, we take a closer look at the debate over what to call the world's most popular sport: football or soccer? We explore the origins of both terms and discover that while the French may call it “le foot” rather than “le pied”,…

France 24

Germany’s Players Make Incredible Gesture to Traveling World Cup Fans

A number of unwanted headlines have clouded the buildup to the 2026 World Cup.

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How to watch World Cup 2026: FREE Streams, TV Channels & Fixtures

All the ways for you to stream the World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world as 48 teams go for glory in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's World Cup foes suffer injury crises as duo ruled out of tournament

Morocco have suffered a double injury blow ahead of the World Cup, with Aguerd and Ezzalzouli both ruled out of the tournament.

The Guardian - UK

Somali referee barred from US for World Cup is handed Super Cup final by Uefa

Omar Artan, the Somali referee prevented from officiating at the World Cup, will take charge of the Super Cup in August, Uefa has announced

France 24

Somali referee banned by US from World Cup to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says

Omar Artan, the Somali refree who was denied entry to the US for the World Cup, was picked on Thursday to officiate the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.

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Sports Illustrated

The Surprising Nation With the Worst World Cup Penalty Shootout Record—And Why it Could Matter

The dreaded shootout is often the deciding factor in tournament soccer.

The Independent UK

Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup has been picked for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August

France 24

FIFA World Cup: Politics and business threaten football ‘spirit’, expert says

As the World Cup kicks off, many are asking whether the beautiful game is still as beautiful as it once was. The build-up to the tournament has been beset by geopolitical crises, visa problems, environmental concerns, and fears that business interests have taken over. So is a celebration of the…

The Independent UK

Starbucks is giving away free World Cup drink sleeves to celebrate kickoff

Starbucks customers are in for a treat on Thursday as the coffee giant gives away free World Cup 2026 drink sleeves to celebrate the start of the tournament. Customers who order a beverage of any size, including brewed coffee and brewed tea, at participating Starbucks locations in the U.S. on…

Evening Standard

Betfair World Cup offer: Get 50/1 on a goal in Mexico vs South Africa

Get enhanced odds of 50/1 on a goal in the World Cup opener, plus a £5 England free bet, with the latest Betfair free bet offer

The Guardian - US

Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst

With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournament

TechRadar

How to watch World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremonies: Free Streams & TV Channels

All the ways for you to stream the opening ceremony of the World Cup as Michael Buble, Shakira, Burna Boy and Katy Perry performing.

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