BIZARRE: 6 | Mind Blowing Facts

Goldman Sachs predicts Spain as favourites to win the World Cup

Goldman Sachs economists predict Spain will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing historical trends and a statistical model. Their analysis, based on Elo ratings and scoring talent, gives Spain a 26% chance. France is second at 19%, with Argentina at 14%. The model forecasts an all-European semifinal and a…

The Economic Times · May 30

World Cup 2026: why moving games to evenings isn’t enough to tackle extreme heat problem

The 2026 Fifa World Cup is the biggest ever edition of the world’s most watched sporting tournament. The 48 teams taking part in Canada, the US and Mexico may find their toughest opponent is the extreme heat.

The Conversation · May 28

Not Maradona, not Messi – this is why Pele is the World Cup’s greatest-ever player

WORLD CUP’S GREATEST-EVER PLAYERS: The news is out: the only player to win three tournaments tops our greatest players of all-time World Cup leaderboard. And as Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney explains, nobody epitomised the World Cup and what it stood for more than the Brazil legend

The Independent UK · May 28

Sky-High World Cup Ticket Prices Dropping On Resale Markets On Subdued Demand

FIFA World Cup ticket prices are dropping after demand did not support prices that many fans described as sky-high.

International Business Times · May 14

FIFA Picks Shakira Again: Colombian Star Unveils 2026 World Cup Anthem with Burna Boy

Shakira is returning to the world's biggest soccer stage once again. The Colombian superstar announced Thursday that her new single "Dai Dai," a collaboration with Nigerian global sensation Burna Boy, has been selected as the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Latin Times · May 7

Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

Euronews · Apr 23

53 Days Until 2026 World Cup D-Day: Spain Still Favorite in Historic North American Showdown

With exactly 53 days remaining until the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City, soccer fans worldwide are counting down to "D-Day" — the historic kickoff of the largest tournament ever staged, as betting markets continue to crown Spain the frontrunner to claim…

Latin Times · Apr 19

The World Cup trophy: Everything you need to know

The FIFA World Cup Trophy has been in use since 1974: World Cup 2026 will determine its next temporary home

FourFourTwo · Apr 17

World Cup officials announced by Fifa with two Premier League referees picked

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The Independent UK · Apr 9

First-Time World Cup Bettors Face New 2026 Tax Rules

With millions of fans backing favorites and a new 90% limit on loss deductions, your 2026 tournament strategy needs a substitution.

Kiplinger · Apr 9