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FIFA, NYC Mayor Announce Free World Cup Final Watch Party in Central Park

Thousands of fans will be able to gather at Central Park to watch the World Cup final on July 19.

Sports Illustrated

When is World Cup 2026 opening ceremony? Start time and who is performing in USA tonight

After Mexico City and Toronto spectaculars, further star-studded show is scheduled in Los Angeles

Evening Standard

The Curacao blueprint and how Guyana are targeting a similar World Cup miracle

SPECIAL REPORT: After Curacao did what most assumed was impossible, Will Castle delves deep into one of football’s unknown nations, Guyana, to uncover what it takes to chase such an unlikely dream of World Cup qualification

The Independent UK

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The World Cup is being played in my hometown. Can’t say I’m excited

I love soccer. But absurd ticket prices and odious politics are keeping me away from the stadiums

The Guardian - US

Power and glory: World Cup promises a spectacle impossible to ignore

Ten years in the making, the greatest show on earth is set for a six-week sprint through Trump’s America

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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)

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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?

The Independent UK

Inside the $9 billion World Cup: How Gianni Infantino built a FIFA-dom with a tight grip on soccer’s biggest global event

FIFA's president has vastly expanded its powers over the past decade, despite criticism of his tight control of the sport.

Fortune

Traveler finds she can get her pre-booked hotel for World Cup much cheaper now – a stroke of luck for her, a headache for Atlanta

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Resale site denies secret World Cup ticket deal with Fifa amid pricing row

Fifa has faced criticism over the price of World Cup tickets ahead of this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

'Trusted' resale platform denies colluding with FIFA over World Cup tickets

A resale site has denied being in cahoots with FIFA over World Cup tickets.

The National (Scotland)

Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup

A class action-style complaint is calling for a full investigation into the workings of the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino

The Guardian - UK

‘Bright Future’—Gianni Infantino Wades Into Real Madrid President Race

The FIFA president thanked Pérez for his contribution to soccer in a pointed post.

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From ‘USA94’ to now: how soccer has changed since the last American World Cup

The United States hosted its first World Cup in 1994.

Euronews

The 2026 World Cup: Billions promised but will the economic boom arrive?

With the kick-off less than ten days away, the largest World Cup in history is set to inject tens of billions into the hosting economies. Yet, analysts are estimating that the relative impact will be marginal.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket price: Fans can get soccer world cup final ticket at just $60. Details here

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, featuring an expanded 48-team format and 104 matches. But the ticketing process and prices have sparked controversy.

Euronews

AI avatars and smart footballs: Inside FIFA's high-tech 2026 World Cup

FIFA is integrating AI-generated player avatars, tracking technology in the balls and digital coaching assistants in this year’s World Cup.

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The Guardian - UK

I read Gianni Infantino’s name-dropping, despot-fluffing book so you don’t have to

The Fifa president’s biography talks about magic a lot – and no wonder. There is no other way to explain his utterly ludicrous proximity to power

Euronews

FIFA faces US probe over World Cup ticket prices less than two weeks before the tournament

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA as part of a formal investigation into allegedly deceptive ticketing practices ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with fans reporting sky-high prices.

The Guardian - AU

Football Australia receives surprise video from Fifa boss Infantino amid news of financial pain

AGM features message of support as FA confirms it is on track for $5m loss in 2026 despite World Cup boost

Euronews

Qatar exports World Cup know-how as 2026 tournament approaches

As football fans gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is sharing its 2022 experience and knowledge in organising football's top tournament with its North American peers.

Fortune

The U.S. campaigned to host the World Cup. Now soccer fans will trade their countries' train system for the U.S.'s 'D' rated infrastructure

Welcome to the World Cup, where the bus is a school bus, the train costs $98, and there’s no sidewalk to the stadium.

The Independent UK

You can finally get cheaper resale World Cup tickets — unless you want to watch this team

Fans might be able to find some resale tickets for just a couple hundred dollars

The National (Scotland)

Israeli settlement football clubs 'increased in West Bank under Fifa and Uefa'

ISRAELI settlement clubs have grown in number, size and stature under Fifa and Uefa’s current leadership, a new report has said.

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