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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?

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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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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The ‘Azteca’ delivers as hosts and ghosts give us that World Cup feeling

In today’s Football Daily: the Geopolitics World Cup is under way

The Guardian - UK

Fox’s full-screen ads during World Cup hydration breaks cause dismay in US: ‘Absolute nonsense’

Fox is facing criticism from fans in the US after introducing full-screen adverts while players take hydration breaks during its World Cup broadcasts

The Guardian - US

An ideological tug-of-war: the pressures facing Iran’s World Cup squad in US

Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at war

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money Revealed: How Much Champions Will Earn From Record $727 Million Pot

The unprecedented $727 million prize fund for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with champions earning a historic $50 million, sets a record and impacts every participating nation.

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FIFA’s Worst Nightmare Comes True on Day 1 of 2026 World Cup

Prohibitive ticket prices have been at the center of controversies surrounding the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Fresh World Cup visa controversy as Palestinian football chief hits out at US restrictions

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The Independent UK

All Rocket League x FIFA World Cup 2026 event rewards and how to get them

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The World Cup 2026 is already being criticized as Africa’s ‘best male referee’ is barred entry into the U.S.

Omar Artan had his dreams dashed after immigration officials sent him back home after 11 hours of questioning.

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A Myanmar rights group urges FIFA to drop Mytel’s World Cup rights over connections to military

A Myanmar rights group is urging FIFA to revoke exclusive 2026 World Cup broadcast rights granted in Myanmar to telecom operator Mytel, saying the company is a key revenue source for the military government that seized power in 2021

The Independent UK

Palestinian football chief says he has not been granted US visa for World Cup

Jibril Rajoub attended the first match of the World Cup in Mexico, but says he has not received his US visa yet

The Independent UK

A 2026 World Cup tech makeover is turning every player into a digital twin, with 16 cameras, a 13-gram smart ball, and millimeter-level scans that could settle the sport’s tightest calls

The World Cup introduces a revolutionary AI offside system. Players are now 3D scanned, and a smart ball tracks every touch. This technology will deliver quicker, more precise decisions, reducing game delays. Fans will see lifelike 3D replays explaining complex calls. This innovation marks a significant advancement in football officiating.

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Masses of empty seats at World Cup's second-smallest venue prompts further FIFA backlash

FIFA's ticket policy was questioned before the game and their critics look to have it spot on just one day into the tournament

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Red card punishment explained as opening game is overshadowed

History was made in tournament opener - but for all the wrong reasons

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: heat, humidity and thunderstorms a danger at World Cup

With matches in 16 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada, players and fans face an array of weather-related challenges

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: Canada and USA enter fray; empty seats; Mexico’s winning start; McTominay fitness boost – as it happened

The latest news as co-hosts USA and Canada get their World Cup campaigns under way

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The World Cup usually cleans up a country’s image. Not this time

Mega sporting events run on a reliable formula. A country wins the hosting rights, spends money it probably shouldn’t, and receives a month-long image makeover in return. The FIFA World Cup has often been held as the ultimate example of this exchange, accused of being the world’s most expensive reputation…

The Independent UK

The World Cup could revive US tourism – if America lets it

TRAVEL INSIDER: With five million visitors expected for the World Cup, the US is hoping for a tourism boost after a slump in international arrivals. But amid reports of visa issues, border delays and rising costs, questions remain over how welcoming the experience will be, as Annabel Grossman reports in…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026, what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the US and Canada prepare for openers

Mexico secured a 2-0 victory in their World Cup opener against South Africa. The United States and Canada are set to play their first matches today. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for Mexico. South Korea also won, with a 2-1 against Czech republic. Fans can watch all games on…

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Embarrassment for hosts as thousands of seats left empty at South Korea v Czechia match

Fifa has come under fire for the exorbitant cost of World Cup tickets, with a reported 180,000 tickets still listed

The Economic Times

Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices

Empty seats at a World Cup match in Guadalajara have sparked debate. Fans blame high ticket prices for the low attendance. FIFA defends its pricing, stating millions of tickets have been sold. However, fan groups argue prices have significantly increased, potentially excluding ordinary supporters from the tournament.

The Independent UK

Water-gate: Fifa’s lucrative World Cup breaks are ruining the spectacle

WORLD CUP 2026: Comment: The decision to mandate three-minute hydration breaks during every half of football at the 2026 World Cup smacks of yet more greed, writes Lawrence Ostlere

The Guardian - AU

Entertaining, even educational: Mexico’s World Cup opening ceremony delivers

The show featuring a host of Latin American talent was over in a flash, leaving those at the Estadio Azteca wanting more

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