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USMNT Player Ratings vs. Paraguay: Pure Domination in World Cup Opener

The U.S. men’s national team got off to a blistering start in the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Cup 2026: US beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts

The United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion Friday, defeating Paraguay 4-1 with a perfectly scripted opening performance to delight a star-studded home crowd in Los Angeles. France-based striker Folarin Balogun scored twice while relentless US pressure led to an early Paraguay own goal from Damian Bobadilla…

The Economic Times

Empty seats at US World Cup opener raise questions over ticket prices

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Why did VAR overturn Tim Ream’s yellow card during USA v Paraguay?

The strange moment occurred in the second half of the World Cup match in Los Angeles

The Independent UK

FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses

FIFA has blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses

The Independent UK

World Cup Ticket Price Controversy Continues, Canada’s Debut Sees Empty Seats

Empty seats at stadiums due to exorbitant ticket prices will continue to be a main topic of discussion at the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Influencers risk visa cancellation if they monetize World Cup content in U.S., officials say

The global fans are losing their patience.

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Long Island mom accidentally buys $8,100 parking pass on StubHub while purchasing FIFA World Cup tickets as a gift for her son

One wrong click, thousands of dollars gone.

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Ghana player on rape charges denied entry to Canada

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is awaiting trial in England on rape and sexual assault charges, has been denied entry ‌into Canada.

AAP

'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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

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

Fortune

'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."

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The Independent UK

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 Economic Times

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…

France 24

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…

Bangkok Post

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.

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

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