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FIFA World Cup 2026: In Tijuana, Iran's tiny diaspora agrees on little - except Team Melli

Iran's national soccer team, Team Melli, is training in Tijuana, Mexico for the World Cup. This unusual choice comes amid visa challenges with the United States. The small Iranian community in Tijuana reflects broader diaspora divisions, particularly over national symbols. Despite political differences, support for the team remains strong as…

The Economic Times

World Cup prices reflect big wealth gap

The last time the U.S. hosted World Cup games, the average ticket cost $58

Salon

I tried the Bon Charge Red Light Therapy Blanket used by Premier League players — here are 3 reasons I'm already hooked

Premier League players use this red light therapy blanket for recovery — after trying it, I'm already hooked.

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England get rapturous welcome as they settle in to sprawling Kansas City home

Tuchel’s squad arrived at Swope Soccer Village, their World Cup base, to find locals (and the local police) out in force

The Guardian - UK

In Boston, Haiti’s World Cup return is more than soccer amid US political threats to community

Haiti’s group match against Scotland marked its second-ever appearance in the sport’s biggest tournament more than a half-century after its first in 1974

The Independent UK

‘No soccer fans here’: World Cup fever fails to grip Texas Republicans

Houston is a host city but those gathered there for a GOP convention are more concerned with contentious politics – and an elephant

The Guardian - UK

Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad with message that soccer is for everyone

Australia's Socceroos are highlighting their immigrant players before the World Cup. This message of inclusion comes as anti-immigrant feelings grow worldwide. Players like Awer Mabil, born in a refugee camp, share their journeys. The team's stance underscores multiculturalism's impact on Australia. This initiative aims to unite people and celebrate diversity.

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Kids' nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free FIFA World Cup tickets over barring of Somali referee

A Seattle youth soccer group returned World Cup tickets after a Somali referee was denied entry to the U.S. Ali Abdulla, leader of the African Youth Sports Academy, felt betrayed by the U.S. action. His organization decided to forgo the tickets to show solidarity with the referee. The tickets were…

The Economic Times

The Four Biggest Storylines for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup

Brazil is gunning to claim a record-extending sixth World Cup this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Palestinian American woman held without charge by Israeli military

Soldiers arrested university student Sama Safi, 20, along with members of Palestinian women’s national soccer team

The Guardian - US

The ‘Soccer Capital of America’ hosting England’s bid for World Cup glory

After a pre-tournament camp in Florida England have established their World Cup base in Kansas City, alongside the likes of reigning champions Argentina

The Independent UK

England World Cup boots stolen from side's Kansas City base as police make arrests

Police investigate theft of boots and balls from England’s Swope Soccer Village base in Kansas City

Evening Standard

‘What We Want’—Finally, Canada Feels Like a Soccer Country at the World Cup

Canada’s fabric of cultures came together for a historic performance at the World Cup opener in Toronto.

Sports Illustrated

Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay

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World Cup 2026: Clinical USA dispatch Paraguay as Balogun and Reyna shine

Team USA put on a dominant display in their Group D opener, defeating Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun scored twice and Giovanni Reyna added a fourth as the USMNT made an emphatic statement on home soil, despite visa concerns and ticket prices that have overshadowed…

The Independent UK

Kids' nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free World Cup tickets over barring of Somali referee

A youth-soccer nonprofit in Seattle has returned 20 free World Cup tickets to protest the U.S. decision to bar Somali referee Omar Artan from entering the country

The Independent UK

Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad with message that soccer is for everyone

Australia is celebrating the immigrants on its the squad ahead of the team's opening World Cup match

The Independent UK

David Beckham hails his ‘incredible family’ as he is honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

David Beckham has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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‘Tickets are very expensive’: Mexican president Sheinbaum explains why she did not attend World Cup opener

Claudia Sheinbaum has said she gave her ticket to Mexico’s opening World Cup game to a young female soccer fan

Latin Times

Juanse Reveals the Unexpected Reason Ratones Paranoicos Are Hitting the U.S. During the World Cup - INTERVIEW

When Ratones Paranoicos announced two U.S. shows during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the easy assumption was that Argentina's most Rolling Stones-obsessed rock band had designed the perfect soccer-meets-rock operation. Dallas. Miami. Messi country. Thousands of Argentines. A World Cup in the United States. What could be more calculated? According…

Evening Standard

Sir David Beckham reflects on ‘working-class’ upbringing in Walk of Fame speech

The former footballer, 51, was recognised with a star on Friday.

Fortune

'Soccernomics' co-author: FIFA's ticket strategy isn't price discovery, it's a wealth filter

Standard pricing theory says tickets should reflect marginal cost — which is near zero for each additional seat. FIFA offers "what the market will bear."

Sports Illustrated

Soccer Quiz: Name the 10 Top-Scoring Nations in World Cup History

Which are the nations to have plundered the most goals since the first World Cup tournament back in 1930?

Reason

‘Why Is America Hosting the World Cup If It Is So Hostile?’: Trump’s Border Crackdown Spoils Soccer Tournament

America pushed to host the international tournament. Now the government is hassling fans, official guests, and even players who want to come.

Marie Claire

8 VIP Soccer Outfits Influencing My 2026 World Cup Watch Party Wardrobe

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