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Ecuador vs Germany World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Germany lead Group E with nine goals scored and Ecuador yet to find the net. Our pick is Germany to win at even money at MetLife Stadium.

Sports Lens

World Cup technology: from ref cams to AI analysts, cutting-edge research is changing the game

The men’s football World Cup presents a unique global opportunity to showcase new football technology – from boots and balls to digital systems designed to enhance both officiating accuracy and fan engagement.

The Conversation

Maybe this World Cup will bring the best out of the US, not the worst

Tournament could hold up a useful hand mirror to the isolationism and divisiveness of Trump’s joint-hosts

The Guardian - UK

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World Cup's carbon footprint under scrutiny as Fifa boss racks up air miles

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been a busy man at this World Cup but his unquenchable thirst to pack in as many matches as possible is causing unrest among environmentalists who are questioning his indifference to climate change.

Radio France Internationale

From Balogun to Bouaddi: World Cup players face tough choice of national allegiance

Dozens, if not hundreds, of players at this World Cup are playing for a country other than the one in which they were born

The Independent UK

The irony of a World Cup in Trump’s America? The most multinational tournament of all-time

WORLD CUP 2026: After the first round of group games provide moments of high euphoria for minnow countries, Miguel Delaney takes a look at why, this time, smaller countries are benefiting from western European wealth

The Independent UK

World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Croatia, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 17 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Wednesday 17 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

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Could Asian teams be catching up with Europe at this World Cup?

If there were a shift in world football power, it may look something like the impressive results from South Korea, Japan, Qatar and Australia

The Guardian - US

World Cup 2026 LIVE: England snub Alexander-Arnold for emergency call-up after late injury blow

Tino Livramento has been ruled out injured in a blow for England boss Thomas Tuchel, with Trevoh Chalobah called up ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold as a replacement

The Independent UK

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Netherlands v Japan, TV & live stream Sunday 14 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Sunday 14 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

Big Lalas Energy to ulcerative colitis meds: Fox is this World Cup’s very soul in the US

The US version of the tournament’s opening ceremony helpfully focused on one of its main themes: aspirational consumerism

The Guardian - US

‘With Lionel Messi, Argentina will be a major contender again for this World Cup. He knows better than anyone what the team needs’ Javier Zanetti assesses Argentina’s chances this summer

The former Argentina skipper believes his successor will again be vital for the Albiceleste this summer

FourFourTwo

OPINION - Why England's careful preparation shows they can win their first-ever World Cup on foreign soil

While there are more-fancied contenders to win this World Cup, England have planned meticulously and might just have timed their run perfectly

Evening Standard

The true meaning behind the ‘Trumpification’ of the 2026 World Cup

2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW: The biggest World Cup of all time finally starts today. In so many ways, from Iran and visa issues to 48 teams and 16 venues, it is an unprecedented tournament. Miguel Delaney, on the ground in New York, delves into the details behind the immense scale…

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The 10 Best Midfielders at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

A wondrous glut of maestros will showcase their talents in North America this summer.

AAP

Diverse Socceroos their own statement at World Cup

For veteran midfielder Jackson Irvine, the Socceroos and their diverse make-up are their own political statement this World Cup.

The Guardian - US

Meet the philosopher-in-training who will be at the VAR monitor this World Cup

Joe Dickerson is one of North America’s best referees, but he’ll be off the field in a high-pressure position when the World Cup begins

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?

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The Guardian - US

A 2026 World Cup that doesn’t rip off fans? Some cities are showing that it’s possible

Philadelphia, Kansas City and Atlanta are among the hosts showing that price-gouging at this summer’s tournament is, ultimately, a choice

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

A single match cost me thousands of dollars at 2026’s World Cup of the 1%

With ticket sales phases under way and prices reaching eye-watering levels, my experience raised a crucial question: who is this World Cup for?

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Rugby World Cup writer awards: best player, best match – our verdicts

An outstanding breakout star and teams dancing with each other highlighted a tournament success on and off the field

The Guardian - UK

Zoe Aldcroft: ‘This World Cup has the potential to change women’s rugby for ever’

Zoe Aldcroft tells Donald McRae the Red Roses have the chance to change women’s rugby for ever if they can win the World Cup in England

The Times of India

'Rohit Sharma is the only person who deserves to win this World Cup': Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has singled out India captain Rohit Sharma as the most deserving individual to win the World Cup at the moment, following Rohit’s explosive 92 off 41 balls against Australia in their last T20 World Cup Super Eight match.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Watch out for India's triple left-arm spin threat

BRIDGETOWN: The overriding theme of this T20 World Cup, from now on, is going to be spin bowling. How teams deal with spin is going to be key. Yes, there’s also a Jasprit Bumrah or a Pat Cummins who are masters of their craft — fast bowling — and can…

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