EXPLAINED: 8 - The Real Truth

Can Scotland's return to World Cup boost independence support? Experts weigh in

SCOTLAND will be playing at a World Cup for the first time in nearly 30 years at the weekend and in the wee small hours of Sunday morning we will…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8

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 Guardian - US · Jun 8

'A World Cup For Them, Not Us': FIFA Fans Hit Out At US Travel Restrictions

Fans from several nations face visa challenges, feeling excluded from the World Cup in the US due to travel restrictions and high rejection rates, undermining the event's spirit of global unity.

International Business Times UK · Jun 8

Souttar poised to repeat epic World Cup comeback

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar was superb against Switzerland and is again hitting form right after returning from injury just before a World Cup.

AAP · Jun 6

Electricity usage forecast to spike during England and Scotland World Cup games

Energy suppliers are preparing for peaks of electricity demand during the home nations’ matches at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Evening Standard · Jun 5

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Guide: Germany, Netherlands lead intriguing Groups E and F

Germany faces scrutiny over defensive frailties despite offensive talent like Florian Wirtz. Meanwhile, Ecuador, led by Moises Caicedo, aims to advance past the group stage for the first time in two decades. The Netherlands, seeking their first World Cup title, rely on Premier League stars, while Japan aims for a…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

Six Days Before World Cup Kickoff, New York Confronts the Most Complex Public Health Alert Landscape Ever Seen in the U.S.

Six days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, New York faces five simultaneous public health alerts, testing preparedness amid an influx of global visitors.

Medical Daily · Jun 5

The World's Best Are Packing Their Bags — And the 2026 World Cup Hasn't Even Started

Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and England have their base camps set and their rosters ready. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 in Mexico City, here's a look at where the tournament's top contenders are preparing — and what's at stake for each one.

Latin Times · Jun 5

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

FourFourTwo · Jun 4

Alessandro Circati on the art of defending: ‘Stopping a goal is equivalent to scoring’

The Socceroos and Parma centre-back on finessing his craft in the birthplace of catenaccio, his father’s influence and a World Cup dream

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4