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Why Are There So Few Empty Seats at the 2026 World Cup?

High ticket prices and visa complications threatened to leave these vast NFL stadiums full of empty seats. That has not been the case.

Sports Illustrated

Palestine denies reports of Fifa youth match against Israel

THE Palestine Football Association has denied reports of a planned Fifa youth match against Israel.

The National (Scotland)

Palestine Football Association denies reported FIFA youth match against Israel

The PFA said it had "not received any official communication or proposal from FIFA regarding such a match".

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FIFA Has The Worst Sports Idea I’ve Ever Heard

Some people say there are no bad ideas. These people have likely never met FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose latest plan for creating unity through football could be a storyline on VEEP or 30 Rock. While he’s been jetsetting around the Americas to watch games in the newly expanded FIFA…

The Mary Sue

Watch: Cash, power, and politics—inside Gianni Infantino’s World Cup empire

A massive revolt is brewing for football’s most powerful man. For many, it would be a career game changer. But will it be for Infantino?

Euronews

Trump’s Miami golf club raises prices as World Cup is held at nearby stadium

Trump’s Miami-area golf resort has called itself ‘the ultimate championship-caliber sanctuary for football enthusiasts’

The Independent UK

President Trump May Have Prominent Role in 2026 World Cup Trophy Celebration

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum are also expected to be at the celebration.

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Iran ‘Tired’ of Treatment at 2026 World Cup, Call on FIFA for More Support

With strict travel in and out of the United States, Iran has to stay in Mexico.

Sports Illustrated

FA chief outlines stance on Gianni Infantino’s controversial run for Fifa re-election

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham discussed the prospect of Infantino being elected for another term amid the various issues that have plagued the ongoing World Cup

The Independent UK

Iran claim they were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup opener

Iran were told to leave the US ‘immediately’ after fighting back to draw with New Zealand

The Independent UK

'Most oppressed team': Iran coach hits out at treatment in the US

‘The federation is absent here. Our media isn’t here. Our management team, many of them aren’t here’

Evening Standard

Iran coach blasts team's 'oppression' at World Cup amid US sanction chaos

Iran's management has hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach saying his team are the “most oppressed” at…

The National (Scotland)

World Cup 2026: England’s Livramento ruled out; Ghana seek to overturn Partey ban; Iran player’s visa expires – as it happened

England have called up Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah to replace Tino Livramento after the full-back sustained an injury in training

The Guardian - UK

Infantino using private jet in attempt to watch two World Cup matches per day

Fifa president sets gruelling itinerary across North America in a World Cup expected to generate about 9m tons of carbon dioxide

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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.

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.

The National (Scotland)

Fifa proposes first match of new tournament should be Israel v Palestine

Fifa is proposing that the opening game of a new youth tournament should be between Israel and Palestine, it has been reported

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent UK

Empty seats at another World Cup match after ticket price controversy

The Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland was the first match to be taking place in the United States not involving the host nation

The Economic Times

FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in concourses

FIFA explained empty seats at a World Cup match in Guadalajara. Many fans stood in concourses instead of their assigned seats. Some empty seats were also seen in Toronto. FIFA is defending its record high ticket prices for the tournament. Many games were sold out before the event began.

The Independent UK

From Tom Cruise to Katy Perry: Stars out in force for LA World Cup game

Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham, alongside Tom Cruise, attended the United States' opening World Cup match against Paraguay in Los Angeles. The celebrity appearance followed Sir David Beckham receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier that day. Numerous other famous personalities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Katy Perry,…

The Guardian - AU

Los Angeles conjures up irresistible spectacle as USA sparkle in opening act

Every World Cup needs its hosts to start well, more so this one, and Mauricio Pochettino’s team delivered on a fun day on the Pacific coast

The Independent UK

Why did VAR overturn Tim Ream’s yellow card during USA v Paraguay?

The strange moment occurred in the second half of the World Cup match in Los Angeles

The Independent UK

FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses

FIFA has blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses

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