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How WNBA Stars Turn a 17-Day 'FIBA World Cup' Break Into a Side Business

Sophie Cunningham charges $199 for a livestreamed autograph during the WNBA's break. See how she, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark cash in off the court.

Latin Times

2026 Ballon d’Or: PSG, Arsenal, Bayern Munich among Club of the Year nominees as Harry Kane emerges as favorite. Check full list of contenders

The much-anticipated 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to take place in London on October 26. This esteemed award will recognize outstanding performances spanning from August 2025 to July 2026. The forthcoming FIFA World Cup, hosted in North America, is expected to sway the final nominations significantly. Among the frontrunners,…

The Economic Times

Fiba World Cup: what to watch as Team USA and WNBA stars chase gold

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will be in action as the Americans seek their 12th World Cup title, with France looking like their top competition

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Quote of the day by Jacques Kallis: "I realised in Sri Lanka that my dream of playing in a World Cup was..."

Two athletes can reach the same realisation, that a long-held goal is no longer realistically within reach- and handle that moment in very different ways. One keeps chasing the goal anyway, past the point where the numbers and the body have stopped supporting it, unwilling to let go of something…

The Times of India

U.S. Host City Reveals Total Amount Spent at World Cup—And It’s Staggering

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was by far the most expensive edition to date.

Sports Illustrated

For USWNT Captain Lindsey Heaps, Returning to Denver Is More Than Just a Homecoming

The U.S. midfielder has won a World Cup, Olympic gold and a Champions League title. But coming home to lead Colorado’s new NWSL franchise may be her biggest personal challenge yet.

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How Argentina’s World Cup banner has reignited Falklands dispute for new generation

Argentina’s players unfurled the controversial banner following their World Cup win over England

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Samoa flyer ready to conquer world with blue-chip backs

Samoa are assembling a World Cup backline with superstar status across the park and Brisbane flyer Deine Mariner has made a stunning recovery to be part of it.

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What could a World Cup look like without European teams?

European countries ‘will not participate’ in any Fifa competition if Gianni Infantino’s plans to privitise the World Cup go through

The Independent UK

World game at war: why some European nations have threatened a World Cup boycott

A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war.

The Conversation

'Never been clear': Goodwin on lack of Socceroos vision

Craig Goodwin, one of a dozen Australian men to score at a World Cup, believes the Socceroos need a clear vision to thrive on global stages.

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Gianni Infantino goes on Trump-like tirade as he blasts World Cup critics for ‘spreading hate’

Fifa president Infantino has faced intense scrutiny, including calls to resign, after staging a World Cup plagued by controversy

The Independent UK

Vozinha ends Lionel Messi's Inter Miami links with dream move to Colo Colo

Vozinha, Cape Verde's FIFA World Cup 2026 hero, has agreed to join Chilean giants Colo Colo after emerging as one of the tournament's biggest breakout stars. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, previously linked with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, completed a remarkable journey from free agent to FIFA Dream Team selection following his…

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.

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How Much Is a World Cup-Winning Goal Worth? Ferran Torres' Fortune Could Be About to Soar

Ferran Torres' World Cup-winning goal secured Spain's 2026 triumph over Argentina. Here's how the historic strike could boost his market value, endorsements, and future earnings.

International Business Times UK

Spain Waited 16 Years for This: Why Millions Filled Madrid After FIFA World Cup 2026 Win

Spain's football team celebrated their World Cup 2026 victory with a grand parade in Madrid, marking their second win. Fans rejoiced as players and performers took to the stage in a festive atmosphere.

International Business Times UK

When Is the 2030 FIFA World Cup? The Tournament Will Span Three Continents for the First Time

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be uniquely hosted across Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, marking the tournament's centenary with a historic three-continent celebration.

The Independent UK

Prince Harry blames ‘mindset’ for England’s World Cup failure

The Duke of Sussex has said that England needs to shift its mindset if it wants to win a World Cup.

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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

The Guardian - UK

Trump show offers fitting fever-dream end to a World Cup of excess and damage

Football appeared a sideshow for much of the last afternoon of a tournament nurtured to indulge the cult of the individual

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Lionel Messi: Argentina's La Pulga's Efforts Fall Short, Spain Wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. The victory marked Spain's second title and ended Lionel Messi's hopes of a farewell triumph.

The Conversation

Spain completely dominates Argentina in one-sided World Cup final

Spain’s victory in this morning’s FIFA World Cup final confirmed what many have long believed: soccer is a team sport, and in the end, the collective defeats the individual.

The Economic Times

How Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's dream, Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick, Emiliano Martinez's historic save and the greatest final football has ever seen

How Argentina Won the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Argentina secured the 2022 FIFA World Cup title after a thrilling final match. Lionel Messi finally achieved his lifelong dream of winning the coveted trophy. The game featured a dramatic comeback and a tense penalty shootout victory. Emiliano Martinez made a…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 all records so far: Top scorers, goals, assists, clean sheets and historic milestones

FIFA World Cup 2026 records so far: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen numerous records shattered across its expanded format. Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer and assist provider in men's World Cup history. Spain's Unai Simon set a new record for consecutive clean sheet minutes in goal.…

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How to watch France vs England: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 third place play-off

Here's how to watch France vs England for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with broadcast details, TV channels and kick-off time included.

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