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Football: Iran hold World Cup departure rally despite continuing concerns

Thousands gathered in Tehran for Iran's World Cup send-off. Players showcased their new kit and made patriotic statements. However, concerns linger about the team's entry into the United States for the tournament. Iran's FA is relying on FIFA to resolve visa issues. The team will train in Turkey before the…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026 will prolong half-time interval for extravagant show, with acts announced

The World Cup will include a half-time show this summer and its acts have been announced

FourFourTwo

Waterfront goals: Seattle will host a floating World Cup fan zone

The Pacific Northwest city is turning its waterfront into a floating football festival complete with fan zones, watch parties and a pitch.

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Why billions of people could miss out on watching the World Cup

Fifa is yet to secure broadcasting agreements in China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Myanmar

The Independent UK

Esports World Cup 2026 VALORANT Americas Qualifier: Schedule, results, teams, and format

Road to EWC VALORANT has begun for Americas.

Dot Esports

Madonna among superstars set to headline World Cup final half-time show

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The Independent UK

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS

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FIFA World Cup 2026 match timings for India: All you need to know

FIFA World Cup India Match Timings: Football fans eagerly await the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament begins June 11 and ends July 19. It will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For the first time, 48 teams will compete. Indian viewers can watch matches early morning…

The Economic Times

Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski sets new injury return date after missing out on World Cup

All eyes on next season after missing out on Sweden’s World Cup squad

Evening Standard

Tunisia 2026 World Cup Preview: Overlooked But Won’t Go Down Without a Fight

Tunisia will face Sweden, Japan and the Netherlands in a very challenging group.

Sports Illustrated

Curaçao 2026 World Cup Preview: The Dreamers Who Have No Fear

Curaçao is experiencing nothing short of a fairytale, one that reaches its climax with a maiden World Cup appearance this summer.

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Australia 2026 World Cup Preview: Resolute Socceroos Poised to Punch Above Their Weight

The Socceroos aren’t out to woo the masses in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Ghana 2026 World Cup Preview: Chaotic Preparation Means Anything Could Happen

Ghana enters this summer’s tournament with some trepidation and uncertainty following less than ideal preparation.

Sports Illustrated

Switzerland 2026 World Cup Preview: Nati Out to Surpass Historical Mediocrity

Switzerland has never been beyond the quarterfinals at the World Cup and an extraordinary effort may be needed to change that here.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 World Cup Preview: Shock Playoff Win Breeds Confidence

Bosnia and Herzegovina heads into the World Cup as the lowest-ranked qualifier from Europe—but that won’t deter it.

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Uzbekistan 2026 World Cup Preview: White Wolves Out to Make Pack Proud

Uzbekistan will have a World Cup legend at the helm for its first-ever appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.

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Germany 2026 World Cup Preview: Die Mannschaft Eager to Erase Recent Failures

Germany has fallen far below its standards in the last two World Cups, but this summer presents the perfect opportunity for the team to regain the world’s respect.

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Senegal 2026 World Cup Preview: A Point to Prove After AFCON Fiasco

The Lions of Teranga will look to use the disappointment of Morocco’s success to fuel their World Cup ambitions, but they face the ultimate challenge in the perceived “Group of Death.”

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Sweden 2026 World Cup Preview: Resurgent Swedes Playing With House Money

Sweden somehow qualified for its 13th World Cup after a disastrous qualifying campaign was compensated by success in the UEFA Nations League.

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United States 2026 World Cup Preview: Golden Generation Eyes American History

The U.S. made a round of 16 exit the last time it hosted the World Cup, but this time, it has the superstar talent to mount a more impressive run—if the team plays to its potential.

Sports Illustrated

Türkiye 2026 World Cup Preview: Not Just Here to Make Up the Numbers

Türkiye is making just its third-ever World Cup appearance, having previously competed only in 1954 and 2002.

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Egypt 2026 World Cup Preview: Major Chance to Take the Next Step

Egypt knows plenty about continental success, but joy on the world stage has been alarmingly less prevalent.

Sports Illustrated

Saudi Arabia 2026 World Cup Preview: Changing the Formula With More History in Mind

Saudi Arabia beat Argentina at the 2022 World Cup, one of only two wins across its past five appearances at the tournament.

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Netherlands 2026 World Cup Preview: Oranje Look to Rekindle Former Glories

Expectations are always high for the Netherlands considering its contributions to the development of world soccer, but winning a first world title this summer appears unlikely.

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Austria 2026 World Cup Preview: Pressing Juggernaut Returns to Big Stage

After a 28-year absence, Austria returns to the World Cup playing one of the most exciting brands of soccer in Europe.

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