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SPO:Australian referee cleared over hand gesture

FIFA has cleared an Australian referee of any wrongdoing after the World Cup VAR official denied he deliberately made a controversial on-air hand gesture.

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Australian referee cleared over hand gesture

FIFA has cleared an Australian referee of any wrongdoing after the World Cup VAR official denied he deliberately made a controversial on-air hand gesture.

AAP

World Cup official cleared by Fifa and says gesture was ‘subconscious twitch’

Fifa found no evidence Shaun Evans had breached Fifa’s ethics code and he clarified: ‘The movement was an involuntary, subconscious twitch’

The Guardian - UK

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Who is the referee for Saudi Arabia v Uruguay?

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay face off in their World Cup opener

FourFourTwo

Trump Insists White House UFC 250 Is a Bigger Deal Than Winning the FIFA World Cup

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event at the White House before attending the G7 summit in France, sparking discussions on sports diplomacy and its impact on international relations.

International Business Times UK

Basketball vs. the Beautiful Game: the fight for America's summer sports attention

Two mega-events, record ratings, and billions in broadcast rights: the collision that will reshape sports media for a generation.

Fortune

Spain Show They Can’t Win the World Cup Without Lamine Yamal Firing

La Roja’s failure to break down one of the tournament’s lowest-ranked teams rings alarm bells.

Sports Illustrated

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FIFA Is Facing a Mounting Health Crisis as Analysts Flag Dozens of World Cup Matches for Dangerous Heat Exposure

The WBGT metric accounts for humidity, shade, and solar radiation, making it a stronger predictor of heat stress.

The Mary Sue

Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Canada, Mexico and the United States, one contest has already begun online: the fight over who sounds like a “real” soccer fan.

The Conversation

How to watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay for free online and from anywhere as Group H action intensifies at Miami Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

TechRadar

Spain Player Ratings vs. Cabo Verde: World Cup Opener Springs Huge Surprise

Lamine Yamal’s impetus was sorely missed in a match of defense versus attack.

Sports Illustrated

The Most Handsome Footballers At The World Cup, Including Trilingual King And Underwear Model

The World Cup is full of stunning goals, but these players are also scoring major points with fans online.

Bored Panda

Where is Cape Verde? Cabo Verde with half a million population make historic FIFA World Cup 2026 debut versus Spain

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde pulled off a World Cup shock by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H on Monday.

The Economic Times

What is Cape Verde Fifa ranking? World Cup shock as minnows hold Spain to secure first-ever point

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Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged FIFA to reconsider the high cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup

TechRadar

How to watch Belgium vs Egypt: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Kevin De Bruyne and Mo Salah both start as Belgium face Egypt in Seattle in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group G clash for free online and from anywhere.

Latin Times

Somali Referee Barred From Officiating at World Cup Was 'Talking to Some Very Bad People,' Trump Official Says

Upon arriving in Miami, Omar Artan said he was questioned by authorities about alleged ties to the Somali militant group al-Shabab and told officials he knew nothing about the organization.

The Conversation

Spectacular deficits and record revenues: FIFA’s financial cycles are a winning strategy

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off across North America. FIFA, the governing body that organizes it, is widely seen as a prosperous organization. After all, it governs the world’s most popular sport and its most prestigious event. It’s regarded as a machine generating billions of dollars.

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International Business Times UK

Are Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty Together? Actor's Dark Past Allegedly Haunts Rapper's Broken Marriage

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty's appearance at a FIFA World Cup match has reignited speculation about their marriage, as fans interpret their relationship through public sightings and social media posts.

International Business Times UK

Blame Game: FIFA Claims Fans 'Chose to Stand' to Hide Humiliating World Cup Attendance Deficit

FIFA faces backlash over the World Cup empty-seats controversy after claiming fans were 'standing elsewhere' to explain visible gaps in stadiums.

The Guardian - AU

How a Socceroo’s pre-match tears gave way to a World Cup night to remember

Paul Okon-Engstler’s emotions before making his World Cup debut for Australia belied the performance that followed against Turkey in Vancouver

TechRadar

How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as World Cup favorites begin their tournament, team news

Lamine Yamal starts on the bench for Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde. Here's how to watch the Group H fixture for free online and from anywhere.

Latin Times

FIFA Caves to Pressure and Allows Spanish at All World Cup 2026 Press Conferences After Backlash

The change follows several incidents in which journalists were told they could not use Spanish because translation services for the language were not available at certain press conferences

Sports Illustrated

Report: World Cup Manager Brutally Fired After Just One Game

Only a handful of managers have ever been dismissed during the tournament’s storied history.

Euronews

Do the World Cup's pricey tickets reflect US market rates and stop scalpers, as FIFA says?

FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important context.

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