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World Cup 2026: Players who leave pitch or cover mouths to be given red cards

Footballers who leave the pitch without the referee's permission and those who cover their mouths during confrontations can now be given red cards, under new rules announced on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Scotland fans’ dogs left out of Adidas World Cup canine jersey line

A supporters group hopes Adidas will take notice of their disappointment.

Evening Standard

Panini football sticker collectors face £1,000 outlay for 48-team World Cup

Inflation will be hurting those fans for whom no World Cup would be complete without a Panini album, as the cost of a complete set hits at least £1,000

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FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

The Texas Tribune

I’ve given everything and it’s time – Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires

The former England defender won 20 trophies with the Blues.

The Independent UK

How Fifa and World Cup host cities are preparing to deal with threat of extreme heat

Some World Cup matches could take place in extreme heat this summer

The Independent UK

On the ground in Vancouver: everything you need to know about one of the most beautiful World Cup 2026 host cities

Canada is co-hosting the tournament for the first time this summer, with their national team playing two of their three group games in the Vancouver, and potentially even a last 32 knockout game if things go well…

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Full Breakdown of Improved 2026 World Cup Prize Money

The top decision makers in world soccer are on Canada’s west coast for several meetings this week.

Sports Illustrated

Australia’s Jackson Irvine says Trump’s Fifa peace prize makes ‘mockery’ of football

St Pauli captain says decision undermines football as force for good, as he prepares for third World Cup with Socceroos

The Guardian - AU

All World Cup teams poised for tax exemption after Fifa talks with US treasury

Fifa is poised to secure a last-minute tax exemption for all 48 World Cup qualifiers after intensive negotiations with the US treasury

The Guardian - UK

New boxing era as Australia names Glasgow debutants

Part of the next wave of Australia's boxing talent, Emma-Sue Greentree headlines a team of Commonwealth Games debutants to fight for gold in Glasgow.

AAP

Socceroo labels Trump FIFA Peace Prize a 'mockery'

Jackson Irvine has slammed FIFA's decision to award Donald Trump its Peace Prize as the US prepares to co-host the World Cup while at war with Iran.

AAP

More than 1,000 TSA officers have quit over DHS funding lapse just in time for World Cup and summer travel crush

Eleven U.S. cities will host FIFA World Cup matches this summer

The Independent UK

Wednesday’s briefing: PSG edge Bayern in thriller as Arsenal prepare for battle

John Stones is to leave Manchester City while approval was given to red cards for players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents.

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What is the new ‘Vinicius Law’ and how will it be applied at World Cup 2026?

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FIFA President’s Deluded Request for Pope-Like Treatment in Canada Fuels Ivory Tower Image

The FIFA President’s latest perplexing moment proves how far removed he is from the communities he seeks to serve at this summer’s 2026 World Cup.

The Guardian - US

World Cup 2026 players who cover mouths or leave pitch in protest may be red carded

Ifab also determined that players who leave the pitch in protest will see red

Sports Illustrated

LIV Golf Officially Postpones June Event, While Raising More Questions

The league said it was postponing a summer visit to New Orleans due to heat and the World Cup, but other conflicts would arise with playing in the fall.

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The Independent UK

New ‘Vinicius Law’ will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations

The rule change comes after Vinicius Jr reported racial abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who covered his mouth during a Champions League match in February

Sports Illustrated

Should Russia’s Expulsion From Global Soccer Be Revoked? FIFA Debates

The fate of the Russian Football Union may be decided this week.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Considering New Yellow Card Rule for 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup has multiple new aspects that differentiate it from previous editions of the tournament.

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‘If we played that game 10 times, we’d win it nine’ Olivier Giroud recalls the most painful defeat of his entire career, and why it made him the player he became

Giroud won the greatest prize in football at the 2018 World Cup, but it might not have been possible without his lowest ebb two years earlier

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Announces First 12 Players on 2026 World Cup Roster With Big Surprises

Javier Aguirre made a number of unexpected decisions.

Sports Illustrated

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces Free FIFA World Cup Opportunities

As FIFA makes the 2026 World Cup increasingly more expensive, the mayor has vowed to make some aspects of the tournament affordable for all.

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Iran World Cup 2026 warm-up friendlies cancelled as fresh doubt cast on tournament appearance

World Cup 2026 preparations continue but the participation of Iran is up in the air

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