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Goldman Sachs predicts Spain as favourites to win the World Cup

Goldman Sachs economists predict Spain will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing historical trends and a statistical model. Their analysis, based on Elo ratings and scoring talent, gives Spain a 26% chance. France is second at 19%, with Argentina at 14%. The model forecasts an all-European semifinal and a…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: why moving games to evenings isn’t enough to tackle extreme heat problem

The 2026 Fifa World Cup is the biggest ever edition of the world’s most watched sporting tournament. The 48 teams taking part in Canada, the US and Mexico may find their toughest opponent is the extreme heat.

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Not Maradona, not Messi – this is why Pele is the World Cup’s greatest-ever player

WORLD CUP’S GREATEST-EVER PLAYERS: The news is out: the only player to win three tournaments tops our greatest players of all-time World Cup leaderboard. And as Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney explains, nobody epitomised the World Cup and what it stood for more than the Brazil legend

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Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the 23rd men’s Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournament’s history – and now it’s time for the top-10 reveal.

The Independent UK

Can the 2026 FIFA World Cup become the global Super Bowl of advertising?

With billions watching, brands are asking whether the World Cup is advertising's next big opportunity.

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Who Are the 2026 World Cup Mascots?

Each of the 2026 World Cup’s host nations—the United States, Mexico and Canada—has its own mascot for this year’s tournament.

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FIFA Announce 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show Headliners: Full Details

The 2026 World Cup final will feature a halftime show, with FIFA taking a page out of the NFL’s playbook.

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Sky-High World Cup Ticket Prices Dropping On Resale Markets On Subdued Demand

FIFA World Cup ticket prices are dropping after demand did not support prices that many fans described as sky-high.

International Business Times

FIFA Picks Shakira Again: Colombian Star Unveils 2026 World Cup Anthem with Burna Boy

Shakira is returning to the world's biggest soccer stage once again. The Colombian superstar announced Thursday that her new single "Dai Dai," a collaboration with Nigerian global sensation Burna Boy, has been selected as the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Latin Times

Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

Euronews

53 Days Until 2026 World Cup D-Day: Spain Still Favorite in Historic North American Showdown

With exactly 53 days remaining until the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City, soccer fans worldwide are counting down to "D-Day" — the historic kickoff of the largest tournament ever staged, as betting markets continue to crown Spain the frontrunner to claim…

Latin Times

The World Cup trophy: Everything you need to know

The FIFA World Cup Trophy has been in use since 1974: World Cup 2026 will determine its next temporary home

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World Cup officials announced by Fifa with two Premier League referees picked

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First-Time World Cup Bettors Face New 2026 Tax Rules

With millions of fans backing favorites and a new 90% limit on loss deductions, your 2026 tournament strategy needs a substitution.

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2026 World Cup Lineup Complete After Dramatic Night of Playoffs

All 48 teams have been determined for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best World Cup Teams of All Time—Ranked

From stylish, possession-based sides that suffocated their opponents to unstoppable forces of nature, these are the greatest World Cup teams ever.

The Conversation

A Bible Belt track without a pulse – it’s no surprise fans hate the 2026 FIFA World Cup song Lighter

The release of the first FIFA World Cup 2026 song Lighter by American country artist Jelly Roll, Mexican singer Carín León and Canadian producer Cirkut, has left an odd taste in the mouth of fans, like waking up in the back of a Chevy truck after accidentally downing a bottle…

The Independent UK

Airbnb offers new hosts an extra $750 bonus as they scramble for more World Cup accommodations

The U.S. expects up to 10 million international visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup 2026 in Crisis: Can Iran Still Play in the US Amid Escalating Middle East War?

As the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup approaches, Iran's participation is in question due to rising political tensions with the US.

Motorola goes World Cup mad – Razr Fold and Edge 70 Fusion join the football festivities

Some buyers of Motorola's World Cup range of phones will also be able to get a ticket to a match thrown in

The Independent UK

FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has full confidence in Mexico as a World Cup host, even after a deadly wave of cartel violence

The Independent UK

Mexico tourist towns fear reaction ahead of World Cup after cartel violence: ‘The world just saw what happened’

Mexico hoped the death of one of the world’s biggest fentanyl traffickers would ease the pressure

Sports Illustrated

When Lionel Messi Could Play Cristiano Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup

Argentina and Portugal will both be seeking deep runs at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Independent UK

British commentator says what everyone is thinking during lengthy World Cup draw

Football commentator Jonathan Pearce was left unimpressed as the Fifa World Cup draw ceremony appeared to take longer than expected.

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'Shameless political theater and performances from musical stars whose last big hits came in the pre-smartphone era' What did I witness at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw?

Here's how the World Cup draw really went down in Washington D.C.

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