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FIFA World Cup on ZEE5: Fans complain about streaming experience; report buffering, crashes and no 4K

Football fans in India are experiencing significant technical problems with ZEE5's 2026 World Cup broadcasts. Complaints include buffering, app crashes, and poor video quality. Many viewers are frustrated with the service, especially after paying for a World Cup package. ZEE5's ability to resolve these issues will impact its standing in…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026 could be the most high-tech yet: From AI tools on every team to sensor-packed balls aiding referees

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will showcase unprecedented technological integration, featuring AI tactical assistants, sensor-equipped balls, and digital player scans for enhanced offside calls. This evolution reflects football's growing reliance on data science and AI, moving beyond traditional coaching to inform crucial decisions and player management, promising a more data-driven…

The Times of India

FIFA Given Fresh Warning Over World Cup Hydration Breaks and Impact on Fans

The new rules have attracted criticism from players and fans alike.

Sports Illustrated

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Why Fifa has been urged to remove a World Cup VAR official

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The Independent UK

World Cup today: Iran start campaign amid backdrop of war and unrest

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The Independent UK

2026 World Cup Daily: TV Guide, Latest News As Spain, Belgium Get Underway

The action comes thick and fast across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Sports Illustrated

The surreal possibility hanging over Iran’s perilous World Cup campaign

WORLD CUP 2026: The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup’s 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host. Protests are planned at Iran’s opening game in Los Angeles against New Zealand on Monday and, as Kieran Jackson explains,…

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Fifa plans Israel v Palestine fixture as opening game of new under-15s tournament

Fifa wants to schedule a symbolic match between Israel and Palestine as the opening game of a new under-15 tournament in the US in September

The Guardian - UK

Lamine Yamal Is Soccer’s Next Megastar—and at 18, He’s Just Getting Started

Accomplished beyond his years, Barça’s teen sensation has helped lift Spain into a favorite’s role as he continues toward a limitless future

Sports Illustrated

FIFA’s new referee cameras might be the coolest camera tech at the 2026 World Cup

The best camera angle at the 2026 World Cup is coming from the referee

Digital Camera World

SOC:Aussie World Cup referee in storm over hand gesture

FIFA's World Cup discrimination monitor has called for an Australian VAR official to be removed for making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.

AAP

Aussie World Cup referee in storm over hand gesture

FIFA's World Cup discrimination monitor has called for an Australian VAR official to be removed for making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.

AAP

I tried the BBC's new 3D World Cup app, and football suddenly felt like a video game

The most ambitious piece of interactive design yet.

Creative Bloq

Is it wrong to root against the US?

What do you do when you don’t see your country as the “good guys”?

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Who is the referee for Spain vs Cape Verde?

Referee confirmed for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde

The Independent UK

Fifa issue verdict on World Cup referee’s white supremacy accusations as VAR official explains viral moment

Shaun Evans maintains it was an ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’ that led to an ‘OK’ symbol during the official broadcast of Germany's opening game against Curaçao on Sunday

AAP

Hisense RGB MiniLED Supports FIFA World Cup 2026™ VAR Operations at the International Broadcast Centre

QINGDAO, China, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is strengthening its role at FIFA World Cup 2026TM as the tournament's Official Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Review TV Provider. With FIFA's VAR operations now fully operational at the International Broadcast Centre…

The Economic Times

World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast

A FIFA discrimination monitor has demanded the removal of a video review official. The official reportedly made a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign during Germany's World Cup match. The gesture, known as the 'OK' sign, has been designated a hate symbol. The monitor stated the official should have…

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France 24

Discipline and togetherness: Japan's strategy for football greatness

On Sunday, Japan sealed a 2-2 draw against the higher-ranked Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup opener. Since qualifying for its first World Cup in 1998, Japan has reached every edition of the tournament and now sits 18th in the FIFA rankings. FRANCE 24's Adam Hancock, Alexis Bregere and Ayana…

The National (Scotland)

I went to the Scotland v Haiti match. Thanks to Fifa, it was a woeful experience

AS retirement beckons, I’m determined to do the things I’ve always wanted to but never got the chance. Things like watching Scotland play in the…

FourFourTwo

Which third-placed teams go through from the World Cup group stage?

The 2026 World Cup features a change in format from the past few editions of the competition

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 LIVE: England snub Alexander-Arnold for emergency call-up after late injury blow

Tino Livramento has been ruled out injured in a blow for England boss Thomas Tuchel, with Trevoh Chalobah called up ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold as a replacement

The Independent UK

Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener

Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in this year’s World Cup

The Independent UK

From Tennessee boarding schools to rural West Virginia: The unlikely homes of World Cup teams

Spain, which is among the favorites to win the tournament, has set up camp at a boarding school on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga

International Business Times UK

World Cup Racism Row Erupts After Viral Video Shows Mexico Fan Allegedly Making Slant-Eye Gesture at Korean YouTuber Ino Cat

A viral World Cup video sparked a racism row after a Mexico fan allegedly made a slant-eye gesture behind Korean YouTuber Ino Cat during South Korea's match.

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