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FIFA World Cup workers vow strike before $2,000-a-ticket game between US & Paraguay

Workers at SoFi Stadium in California have voted to strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener. Contract talks with the food service provider have stalled. Union members are concerned about pay and job security. The strike could impact the June 12 match. The stadium's hospitality company is committed to…

The Economic Times

Spain and France headline the 2026 World Cup race as England and Argentina complete the favorites' quartet

The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 with the tightest field at the top in recent memory. Three independent sources —the betting markets, artificial intelligence and FIFA's official ladder— paint, for the first time in years, the same map of power. And on that map, four flags share almost…

Latin Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Weather forecasters warn fans watching matches at open-air venues in U.S, Canada, Mexico. What to know

FIFA has noted that misting stations, fans, hydration stations and cooling tents would be available in "the stadium footprint".

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FIFA WC 2026 set to be a free kick for tourism, retail and clothing industry

Analysts said U.S. hotel operators Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt as well as online travel platforms Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia are poised to benefit from the event. Marriott sees the World Cup-driven momentum to continue in the third quarter. Airbnb expects hosts in the New York-New Jersey area, Boston and…

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‘I don’t want to give my money to Fifa’: Toronto turns its back on the World Cup

For football fans in Canada, the initial prospect of the World Cup coming to town was thrilling – but hundreds of tickets remain unsold

The Guardian - UK

FIFA's widely-condemned World Cup 2026 water ban explained

The 2026 World Cup organisers have had a change of heart on bringing empty bottles into the hot, hot stadiums at this summer's tournament

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World Cup stars to earn clubs $5,000 each day from $355million Fifa fund

The World Cup will get underway next week, and clubs will also earn huge sums of money from the tournament

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I'm in the USA for the first AI World Cup but Americans don't seem to have noticed

Travellers to Qatar in 2022 were left in no doubt that the Persian Gulf outpost was hosting the World Cup finals.

The National (Scotland)

Starmer takes another dig at Fifa as World Cup edges nearer

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FIFA World Cup 2026 hype kicks off fraud, fake apps, and ransomware targeting fans and businesses

Hackers have been preparing longer than the footballers and the scam infrastructure is now up and running.

TechRadar

Fifa expanding AI use at World Cup to reduce amount of abuse seen by players

Fifa will expand the use of AI at the World Cup to reduce the amount of abusive messages that teams and players are exposed to on social media

The Guardian - UK

Starmer hits out at Fifa over World Cup water bottle ban for fans: ‘It’s just wrong’

Starmer has criticised Fifa’s decision to prevent fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

The Independent UK

World Cup players to earn $5,000 each day for clubs from $355M FIFA fund

Football clubs worldwide will receive substantial payments from FIFA for players selected for the upcoming World Cup. A fund of $355 million is allocated. Clubs also earn for players in qualifying matches. Manchester City leads with the most players. Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal are also set for significant…

The Economic Times

The World Cup Shadow: Mexico Teachers' Union Strike Escalates Days Before Kickoff

Mexico's most militant teachers' union, the CNTE, has entered its fifth consecutive day of strikes and blockades, escalating from street protests to storming the federal Education Ministry and shutting down major highways — all six days before the FIFA World Cup kicks off. President Sheinbaum refuses to meet with them…

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$6,000 on tickets, a dodgy hostel and a seaplane: my Socceroos World Cup odyssey is about to begin

I’ve followed the Socceroos at three World Cups but this one is different and the usual anticipation is tempered by feelings of dread and uncertainty

The Conversation

How migration became a key to World Cup success

Few would have predicted Morocco’s success at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. Heading into the tournament, they were ranked 22nd in the world and had never progressed beyond the round of 16.

The Conversation

The Fifa men’s World Cup 2026 could be too big for its own good

The Fifa men’s football World Cup is one of the most powerful brands in sport, attracting global attention with a simple formula of rarity, intensity and consequence.

The Independent UK

Fresh World Cup ticket controversy just days before tournament starts

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Fifa cancels dozens of free World Cup tickets given to fans after website error

A fresh World Cup ticket controversy has erupted ahead of the tournament starting next week

The Conversation

As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup promises to be the planet’s most-watched sporting event. It’s also poised to generate its fair share of controversy.

The Economic Times

As World Cup heats up, experts warn fans about mixing alcohol and extreme temperatures

Soccer fans will be drinking alcohol during the FIFA World Cup games. Experts warn that mixing alcohol with extreme heat carries risks. Excessive drinking combined with heat can lead to dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Staying hydrated and drinking in moderation are advised for fans enjoying the games in hot weather.

FIFA finally returns to take on FC 26, and is remarkably free for all Netflix subscribers – you don't even need a console

FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition will be available to play on Netflix from 11 June – and it's free

The Independent UK

How Graham Potter led Sweden to the World Cup: ‘It was the best night of my career’

INTERVIEW: Graham Potter spent four months meticulously planning for two play-off games, he tells Lawrence Ostlere. Now the Sweden manager is taking his adopted country into the 2026 World Cup

The Economic Times

The hidden cost of the most expensive World Cup ever

The FIFA 2026 World Cup is set to begin soon. However, the tournament is facing significant controversy. Ticket prices have reached unprecedented levels. Host cities are concerned about covering costs. FIFA is expected to earn billions, while cities rely on tourist spending to recoup expenses. This financial model raises questions…

The Independent UK

Inside the world of Gianni Infantino: ‘The ass-kissing of Trump got us nowhere’

WORLD CUP 2026: The Fifa president’s ‘fawning and adoration’ has also been described as careful ‘management’ of the unpredictable Trump ahead of this World Cup, reports Miguel Delaney. But at what cost, and will it even matter?

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