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England’s heatseekers begin World Cup countdown with Tampa test

The FA’s data-driven approach towards the World Cup is into its final stages as Tuchel’s side take on New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

How Graham Potter led Sweden to the World Cup: ‘It was the best night of my career’

INTERVIEW: Graham Potter spent four months meticulously planning for two play-off games, he tells Lawrence Ostlere. Now the Sweden manager is taking his adopted country into the 2026 World Cup

The Independent UK

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

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World Cup 2026 – Group I guide: Favourites France, dark horses Norway and dangerous Senegal... is this our group of death?

Can a 48-team World Cup where 32 teams advance really have a group of death? Well, if it does, then this is surely it

The Independent UK

Fans warned of hidden dangers of drinking alcohol in extreme summer heat at World Cup

This summer’s World Cup is set to be played in extreme heat

The Independent UK

Why some of the most dedicated World Cup fans are skipping this year’s tournament

The World Cup is set to get underway next week, but some hardcore fans won’t be attending this year’s tournament

The Independent UK

Shakira's personal connection to the World Cup

Shakira's sons "were born" because of the World Cup and her song Waka Waka (Time for Africa).

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World Cup 2026 – Group H guide: Favourites Spain take on Uruguay as Cape Verde fairytale begins

European champions Spain head to North America as favourites as they look to win a second World Cup

The Independent UK

White House Task Force chiefs: Tartan Army to go through unprecedented security

The National (Scotland)

Taylor Swift, the economics of hype, and what the World Cup gets wrong

Swift's fans pay with wallets. World Cup hosts pay with budgets.

Fortune

2026 World Cup: France begin their preparation with a defeat against Ivory Coast

It was a false start for France after losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in their first warm-up match before the World Cup. While Rayan Cherki put on a show, France lost control in the second half, allowing the Elephants to come back and take the lead, notably thanks to an…

France 24

Kim Kardashian's son Saint makes modelling debut in new Nike campaign

Saint, the eldest son of Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West, can be seen making his modelling and acting debut in campaign film Rip The Script, released by the sports brand ahead of the start of the World Cup.

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Looking to buy a new Samsung mini-LED TV for the World Cup? I tested two side-by-side and it's an 'opportune time' to pick up 2025's flagship set with Prime Day coming up

I compared the Samsung M80H mini-LED and Samsung QN80H Neo QLED TVs 2026 TVs side by side ready for the World Cup: it reminded me of the Samsung QN90F's greatness.

TechRadar

AI at the World Cup: smarter tactics, healthy players, safer crowds – but new risks

With 48 teams and 104 games across 16 host cities and three countries (the United States, Canada and Mexico), this year’s FIFA World Cup is projected to be the biggest sporting event ever in terms of attendance, revenue and global viewership.

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Angus Gunn admits Scotland World Cup fear over Nottingham Forest game time

Angus Gunn feared that a lack of first team minutes at Nottingham Forest would end his hopes of going to the World Cup with Scotland.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia

The Dutch look to have a strong defence and midfield but will that be enough to top a tricky group?

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 – Group D guide: Hosts USA face Turkey, Australia and Paraguay in open group

Mauricio Pochettino leads the co-hosts United States this summer in an intriguing group alongside Turkey, Australia and Paraguay

The Economic Times

FIFA Group guide: A look at the contenderss in each cluster

Brazil eyes redemption in Group C, seeking their first World Cup since 2002, while Morocco aims to build on their historic fourth-place finish. Haiti makes a rare appearance after 1974, and Scotland returns after a long absence. Group D features the USA, Turkey, Australia, and Paraguay, all vying for advancement…

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How to watch France vs Ivory Coast: FREE streams, team news, TV channels for World Cup 2026 warm-up

All the ways to watch France vs Ivory Coast live streams online – including for FREE – with Kylian Mbappe to feature in the World Cup 2026 warm-up in Nantes.

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How the 1994 FIFA World Cup put the United States on track to host all over again in 2026

The 1994 FIFA World Cup changed American soccer forever

Evening Standard

Paddy Power World Cup 2026 offer: Bet £10, get £50 in free bets for the tournament

Find out what Paddy Power World Cup offers are available for this summer’s tournament, including how to claim £50 in free bets

Evening Standard

Sky Bet World Cup 2026 offer: Get a £10 free bet every time Kane scores

Find out about the Sky Bet offers for the 2026 World Cup

Evening Standard

BetVictor World Cup 2026 offer: Get 100/1 on England to win the World Cup

BetVictor are offering the biggest odds on England winning the 2026 World Cup of any bookmaker

Evening Standard

Betway World Cup 2026 offer: Bet £10, get £60 in free World Cup bets

The Betway welcome offer has been upgraded for the 2026 World Cup and now features £60 in free bets

The Independent UK

Bart Verbruggen on Cruyff, Krul and why Netherlands can win the World Cup: ‘Our defence is one of the best in the world’

WORLD CUP 2026: The 23-year-old, who is No 1 for Brighton and the Netherlands, tells Lawrence Ostlere that the Dutch are in North America to finally win the World Cup after so many near misses

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