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'Buy a ticket for 60 bucks and resell it for $6,000': NYC Mayor Mamdani criticized FIFA's resale market, but his jersey drop created the same thing

The New York City mayor has been very vocal about FIFA's resale market and how ordinary, working class New Yorkers were priced out of a limited supply.

Fortune

Donald Trump calls USMNT ahead of World Cup and says Mauricio Pochettino's side can to go 'all the way'

Trump is not expected to be in attendance for tonight’s USA vs Paraguay clash

FourFourTwo

Three Key Takeaways From Canada’s World Cup Opener Against Bosnia & Herzegovina

Canada played to a 1–1 draw at BMO Field in Toronto.

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How to watch USA vs Paraguay: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere as the co-hosts begin their World Cup adventure

Here's how to watch USA vs Paraguay for free online and from anywhere as the FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts begin their Group D campaign.

TechRadar

Why Was Prince Harry Not Invited To The FIFA World Cup Final

Prince Harry has reportedly been left off the FIFA World Cup final guest list in New Jersey, with one royal journalist blaming his long‑soured friendship with David Beckham and insiders saying football has 'picked its prince'—and it is not the Duke of Sussex.

International Business Times UK

2026 World Cup Tickets: How Much Do They Cost and Can You Still Buy Them?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun, with ticket prices varying widely. Fans can explore official and third-party platforms for availability, with strategic purchasing essential for securing seats.

International Business Times UK

Hundreds of empty seats at co-host Canada’s first World Cup match

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Empty seats at Canada’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy

It comes after there were thousands of empty seats in just the second match of the tournament between South Africa and Czech Republic on Thursday evening

The Independent UK

'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."

Fortune

Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape

The Independent UK

Is Donald Trump running scared from his own World Cup?

Comment: Trump’s decision not to appear at USA’s first game of the tournament against Paraguay in Los Angeles comes after he was loudly booed at the NBA Finals in New York last week

The Independent UK

FIFA 2026 is so much more than football

The 2026 Football World Cup is a significant economic event, contributing billions to global GDP. For India, this translates into measurable market impacts, from media rights deals boosting stocks to increased activity in travel, food delivery, and consumer electronics. Smart investors recognize these events as demand signals, shifting towards opinion-led…

The Economic Times

Iran, Ukraine, Belfast & Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’

In a week that began with President Trump pronouncing that a ceasefire extension was so close with Iran, two or three days max, and that would only take an hour to finalise. Hours later Tehran downed a US Apache helicopter off the Gulf of Oman with the crew rescued from…

France 24

A red card for betting

As the 2026 Fifa World Cup kicked off yesterday, the betting that has become part and parcel of football-watching culture has already commenced. As in previous World Cups, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) estimates punters will spend 47 billion baht on betting.

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The Mary Sue

Forget the Ticket Costs, the Real Scandal at the FIFA World Cup Is What You Have to Pay Just to Keep From Dehydrating in the Stands

Fans are already shelling out thousands for tickets, travel, and accommodations.

FourFourTwo

Thomas Partey BANNED from entering Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama

The former Arsenal midfielder has been denied a visa by the Canadian government

TechRadar

How to watch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Free Streams & TV Channels as FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts begin campaign, team news

Here's how to watch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina for free online and from anywhere as the FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts begin their Group B campaign.

Evening Standard

Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey refused entry to Canada for World Cup match

Ghanaian midfielder denied visa to travel from the US as he awaits trial in UK over charges of rape and sexual assault

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The Guardian - UK

Thomas Partey out of Ghana’s World Cup opener after visa application to Canada refused

The midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s opening World Cup game against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday after being refused a visa to Canada

Sports Illustrated

Thomas Partey Denied Visa by Canada, Misses Ghana’s World Cup Opener

The former Arsenal midfielder will not be able to play against Panama on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup game over rape allegations

The Ghana midfielder will miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama next week

The Independent UK

Fifa defends World Cup attendance figures after thousands of empty seats spotted on first day

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Tens of thousands of World Cup tickets still unsold as ‘variable pricing’ drama escalates, hundreds of empty seats visible in stadiums

Why are there so many empty seats?

The Guardian - UK

World Cup refcam offers new perspective to hint at future of football broadcasting

Usage in opening matches focused on replays of goals from a unique angle, offering the viewer greater depth to watch from home

The Independent UK

Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina LIVE: Cyle Larin gives co-hosts World Cup 2026 lift-off with thrilling draw in Toronto

After a star-studded World Cup event in Toronto, co-hosts Canada battled back to earn a point against Bosnia and Herzegovina before fellow co-hosts USA take on Paraguay

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