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World Cup 2026 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for USA, Canada and Mexico 2026

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 live: Somali referee breaks silence after being refused entry at US border

Follow live for all the latest news and updates ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

The Independent UK

Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

The latest edition of the World Cup will open with a nostalgic fixture

Evening Standard

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Global Football Tournament Drives Travel Surge, with Group Stage Booking Growth Nearly Double Knockout Round's: Trip.com Data

MEXICO CITY, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A major football tournament spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico (11 June – 19 July) is set to drive a surge in international travel to North America this summer, with Trip.com booking data revealing year-on-year growth of nearly 70% across the 16…

AAP

President Sheinbaum Hands National Flag to Memo Ochoa and Mexico is Officially World Cup-ready

President Claudia Sheinbaum officially presented the Mexican national flag to El Tri at the CAR facility in Mexico City, with goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa receiving the colors just three days before Mexico's World Cup opener against South Africa.

Latin Times

World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

MEXICO CITY - The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump's America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

California man caught entering US with 60 reptiles under his clothes handed five year sentence for smuggling

A California man who smuggled at least 1,700 animals into the U.S. over the course of six years has been sentenced to more than five years in prison. Jose Manuel Perez was caught in 2022 and allegedly had 60 reptiles hidden underneath his clothes.

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Every Non-Soccer Celebrity at the 2026 World Cup This Summer

A host of non-soccer stars are expected to have some role to play at the biggest World Cup in the competition’s history.

Sports Illustrated

Mission Produce Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) said its fiscal second quarter was pressured by an unusually high-supply avocado market, particularly from Mexico, which drove prices to multi-year lows and compressed margins despite higher avocado volumes. President and Chief Executive Officer John Pawlowski, who form

MarketBeat

How to Watch Peru vs. Spain on TV, Live Stream

The European champions conclude their World Cup preparations against Peru in Mexico.

Sports Illustrated

Iranian World Cup players send message to the US as they land in Mexico

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The Independent UK

Shakira Lands in Mexico Days Before FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony — Calls It 'Home'

The Colombian icon touched down in Mexico City ahead of her headline performance at the World Cup opener on June 11 — and her first stop after landing? A photo with the Virgin of Guadalupe.

Latin Times

Iran's World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in Mexico

Iran's World Cup squad arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, wearing lapel pins. These pins commemorated 168 victims, mostly children, of a missile strike on a school in Minab. The team had previously honored the victims before a warmup game. The incident has drawn international criticism. Iran's World Cup journey faces visa…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026 dark horses who could shock the world - and why Norway top our list

Which unfancied teams are ready to upset the established order at this summer's World Cup?

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Mexico-Backed Humanitarian Aid Ship Arrives in Cuba as Díaz-Canel Praises 'Supportive Embrace'

Cuban officials said the vessel brought food and other essential goods intended to help alleviate shortages that have intensified amid prolonged blackouts, fuel scarcity and inflation

Radio France Internationale

World Cup venues: Guadalajara Stadium, Mexico

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

Medical Daily

World Cup Opens Tomorrow as New York Reports 11 Measles Cases and Jalisco Declares Health Emergency Amid Outbreak Risk Concerns

As the 2026 World Cup opens, New York reports 11 measles cases while Mexico's Jalisco declares a health emergency amid rising outbreaks across the Americas, raising concerns about vaccination gaps, international travel, and public health readiness during mass global events.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup venues: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

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The Independent UK

World Cup Insider: Get a matchday briefing from our writers in the US, Canada and Mexico

WORLD CUP 2026: The World Cup is back on a bigger scale than ever – and World Cup Insider is your daily guide to the biggest stories, results and analysis as they happen across North America

AAP

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

The Guardian - US

Preparation isn’t everything at a World Cup – but it helps a lot

From high-altitude training to made to measure kits, teams have resorted to all manner of things to adapt to conditions at the tournament

The Independent UK

Why this will be the largest World Cup in history

There will be a record 104 matches over 39 days

The Independent UK

Inside the World Cup’s biggest fan parties

All 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States are set to establish dedicated fan zones

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 fantasy football: 54 players and hidden gems to target

The deadline to submit your team is before Thursday’s opening game

The Independent UK

Iran’s World Cup players wear #168 lapel pins as they arrive in Mexico

The gesture follows a similar tribute by the team in March

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