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Why Trump and FIFA are perfect bedfellows as the World Cup heads to the US

The 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is almost upon us.

The Conversation

‘Green card for the planet’? Fifa’s World Cup is on pace to be a climate catastrophe

The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be even worse

The Guardian - US

Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show

The Independent UK

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Sky-High World Cup Ticket Prices Dropping On Resale Markets On Subdued Demand

FIFA World Cup ticket prices are dropping after demand did not support prices that many fans described as sky-high.

International Business Times

BTS Becomes First KPop Group to Perform at FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna and Shakira

BTS to headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show in 2026 with Madonna and Shakira, merging sport, music, and education support

International Business Times UK

World Cup announces mega-star half-time show line-up

The line-up could lead to the half-time interval during the final lasting longer than the customary 15 minutes

The Independent UK

NJ Transit lowers the price of traveling to World Cup games again after huge public backlash

Even President Donald Trump has said the cost to attend this year’s World Cup is too high

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Frenzy Over The World Cup Shockingly Negative As Soccer Fans Complain En Masse About “The Worst Hosts Ever”

With less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, some people feel like there’s absolutely no “hype” surrounding a tournament that only takes place once every four years.

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U.S. hotels are calling the World Cup a 'non-event' and 80% warn bookings are falling short of expectations, report finds

Despite FIFA selling 5 million tickets for the games, “indicators suggest the anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the American Hotel and Lodging Association said.

Fortune

Fifa’s failure to agree World Cup TV deals in China and India a headache for Infantino

With the tournament a month away, there are still no agreements done with the two Asian giants to ensure fans there can watch all 104 games

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on World Cup ticket prices: $33,000? You’re having a laugh…

Editorial: Fifa’s embrace of dynamic pricing and resale markets has led to sky-high costs and a speculative free-for-all, betraying the spirit of the beautiful game

The Guardian - UK

How World Cup filming has evolved since the last US tournament – from spider cameras to AI and drones

When players arrive in the US this year for their World Cup pre-tournament media shoot, they will each step into a scanning chamber to capture their precise body-part dimensions and create 3D, AI avatars. Why? Because even when you’re the biggest sport in the world, you can’t afford to stand…

The Conversation

How Fifa lost control and made the World Cup a rip-off for fans

SPECIAL REPORT: While the Fifa president Gianni Infantino boasts about how the US commercialisation of sport is ‘reaching different levels’, fans are left to pay the exorbitant cost of this World Cup. ‘It’s a lesson in how to suck the joy out of it.’ By Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Trump Faces US Trade Defeat: Court Rules 10% Tariff Rejected Amid $166 Billion Crisis

A federal panel has blocked President Trump's 10% tariff on imports, citing legal overreach. This decision may lead to a £131 billion refund to importers, impacting the administration's trade strategy.

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Trump Attacks Longtime FIFA Pal Gianni Infantino Over Predatory Ticket Costs in Scathing Rant Against World Cup Greed

Donald Trump criticizes FIFA President Gianni Infantino over high World Cup 2026 ticket prices, suggesting potential US government scrutiny. This marks a significant divergence in their previously close relationship.

Latin Times

Trump Questions World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Fan Backlash, Says He 'Wouldn't Pay It Either'

FIFA's president has argued that roughly 25% of group-stage tickets are available for under $300 and noted that resale markets in the United States drive prices even higher

Fortune

Trump admits World Cup tickets are too expensive — days after Infantino insisted they were 'market rate' for America

"I wouldn't pay it either, to be honest," the president said.

The Independent UK

Trump rages about the cost of World Cup tickets as pressure grows on FIFA: ‘I wouldn’t pay it either’

Trump said he would ‘be disappointed’ if his own voters are priced out attending this summer’s soccer tournament

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The Guardian - US

Donald Trump says he ‘wouldn’t pay’ four figures for World Cup matches

The US president said he wasn’t aware of the cost of World Cup tickets but suggested they are set too high

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Gianni Infantino makes 'personal' World Cup final ticket offer

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to excessive resale price reports

The Independent UK

Iran set for crunch talks with Gianni Infantino over World Cup 2026

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The Independent UK

Fifa recognition for Afghan women’s team is about ‘showing we exist’, says captain Fatima Haidari

INTERVIEW: Fifa has amended its rules so that a scattered team of exiled players can still compete internationally under the flag of the Afghan republic. But as they celebrate this moment, the home nation they represent remains out of reach. Namita Singh speaks to the captain of Afghan Women United

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino reiterates World Cup ticket stance and makes bold college claim

FIFA has faced criticism for the prices set and the adoption of dynamic pricing for the summer tournament in America.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA President Ridicules 2026 World Cup Ticket Price Backlash With Hot Dog Promise

Gianni Infantino has gone on the defensive when faced with some World Cup final tickets being put up for sale at $2.3 million.

The Guardian - UK

A money machine and Morocco on the rise: what we learned from Fifa congress

Gianni Infantino bungled one political move in Canada while also making it clear Europe is on the fringes of his thinking

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