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As the 2026 Fifa World Cup kicked off yesterday, the betting that has become part and parcel of football-watching culture has already commenced. As in previous World Cups, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) estimates punters will spend 47 billion baht on betting.

Bangkok Post

Forget the Ticket Costs, the Real Scandal at the FIFA World Cup Is What You Have to Pay Just to Keep From Dehydrating in the Stands

Fans are already shelling out thousands for tickets, travel, and accommodations.

The Mary Sue

Thomas Partey BANNED from entering Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama

The former Arsenal midfielder has been denied a visa by the Canadian government

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How to watch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Free Streams & TV Channels as FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts begin campaign, team news

Here's how to watch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina for free online and from anywhere as the FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts begin their Group B campaign.

TechRadar

Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey refused entry to Canada for World Cup match

Ghanaian midfielder denied visa to travel from the US as he awaits trial in UK over charges of rape and sexual assault

Evening Standard

Thomas Partey out of Ghana’s World Cup opener after visa application to Canada refused

The midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s opening World Cup game against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday after being refused a visa to Canada

The Guardian - UK

Thomas Partey Denied Visa by Canada, Misses Ghana’s World Cup Opener

The former Arsenal midfielder will not be able to play against Panama on Wednesday.

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Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup game over rape allegations

The Ghana midfielder will miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama next week

The Independent UK

Fifa defends World Cup attendance figures after thousands of empty seats spotted on first day

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The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of World Cup tickets still unsold as ‘variable pricing’ drama escalates, hundreds of empty seats visible in stadiums

Why are there so many empty seats?

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World Cup refcam offers new perspective to hint at future of football broadcasting

Usage in opening matches focused on replays of goals from a unique angle, offering the viewer greater depth to watch from home

The Guardian - UK

Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina LIVE: Cyle Larin gives co-hosts World Cup 2026 lift-off with thrilling draw in Toronto

After a star-studded World Cup event in Toronto, co-hosts Canada battled back to earn a point against Bosnia and Herzegovina before fellow co-hosts USA take on Paraguay

The Independent UK

The ‘Azteca’ delivers as hosts and ghosts give us that World Cup feeling

In today’s Football Daily: the Geopolitics World Cup is under way

The Guardian - UK

Fox’s full-screen ads during World Cup hydration breaks cause dismay in US: ‘Absolute nonsense’

Fox is facing criticism from fans in the US after introducing full-screen adverts while players take hydration breaks during its World Cup broadcasts

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An ideological tug-of-war: the pressures facing Iran’s World Cup squad in US

Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at war

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money Revealed: How Much Champions Will Earn From Record $727 Million Pot

The unprecedented $727 million prize fund for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with champions earning a historic $50 million, sets a record and impacts every participating nation.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA’s Worst Nightmare Comes True on Day 1 of 2026 World Cup

Prohibitive ticket prices have been at the center of controversies surrounding the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Fresh World Cup visa controversy as Palestinian football chief hits out at US restrictions

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All Rocket League x FIFA World Cup 2026 event rewards and how to get them

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The World Cup 2026 is already being criticized as Africa’s ‘best male referee’ is barred entry into the U.S.

Omar Artan had his dreams dashed after immigration officials sent him back home after 11 hours of questioning.

The Independent UK

A Myanmar rights group urges FIFA to drop Mytel’s World Cup rights over connections to military

A Myanmar rights group is urging FIFA to revoke exclusive 2026 World Cup broadcast rights granted in Myanmar to telecom operator Mytel, saying the company is a key revenue source for the military government that seized power in 2021

The Independent UK

Palestinian football chief says he has not been granted US visa for World Cup

Jibril Rajoub attended the first match of the World Cup in Mexico, but says he has not received his US visa yet

The Economic Times

A 2026 World Cup tech makeover is turning every player into a digital twin, with 16 cameras, a 13-gram smart ball, and millimeter-level scans that could settle the sport’s tightest calls

The World Cup introduces a revolutionary AI offside system. Players are now 3D scanned, and a smart ball tracks every touch. This technology will deliver quicker, more precise decisions, reducing game delays. Fans will see lifelike 3D replays explaining complex calls. This innovation marks a significant advancement in football officiating.

FourFourTwo

Masses of empty seats at World Cup's second-smallest venue prompts further FIFA backlash

FIFA's ticket policy was questioned before the game and their critics look to have it spot on just one day into the tournament

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Red card punishment explained as opening game is overshadowed

History was made in tournament opener - but for all the wrong reasons

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