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Mexico vs South Korea World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Mexico vs South Korea meet in a Group A decider on June 18 at Estadio Akron. Mexico are narrow +100 favorites, but South Korea at +325 is the value angle worth exploring.

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Alex James reveals football anthem Vindaloo out-earned entire Blur catalogue during England’s Euro run

Alex James says Fat Les’ football anthem Vindaloo made more money than Blur’s entire catalogue during England’s 2024 Euros run, as he reflects on the song’s unlikely legacy.

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The surreal possibility hanging over Iran’s perilous World Cup campaign

WORLD CUP 2026: The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup’s 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host. Protests are planned at Iran’s opening game in Los Angeles against New Zealand on Monday and, as Kieran Jackson explains,…

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I tried the BBC's new 3D World Cup app, and football suddenly felt like a video game

The most ambitious piece of interactive design yet.

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Baby boom after the summer fairytale: does football joy raise birth rates?

If an entire country is celebrating, does that mean more babies are born nine months later? Following the 2006 and 2014 World Cups, this theory persisted. A look at the statistics, maternity wards and research reveals what truth there really is to it.

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Albert Breer’s Takeaways: Rising QB Salaries Has Forced NFL Teams To Be Creative With Contracts

Patrick Mahomes’s record-breaking deal underscores the importance of the first four years of a deal. Plus, a Myles Garrett trait the Rams liked and more.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026: these are the 5 best headphones – wired and wireless – for keeping up with the football

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Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 Wraps Up with New Champions and Games of the Future 2026 Qualifiers Confirmed

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 concluded in dramatic fashion, crowning champions across three disciplines while determining the latest clubs and athletes to secure their places at the Games of the Future 2026. Over five days of competition in Astana, more than 200 participants from…

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Henderson’s Euro 2024 snub was England’s fatal flaw – now his leadership could prove crucial

Gareth Southgate was looking to the future when he dropped the midfielder but, as Jude Bellingham says, the veteran’s influence is indispensable

The Guardian - UK

Discipline and togetherness: Japan's strategy for football greatness

On Sunday, Japan sealed a 2-2 draw against the higher-ranked Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup opener. Since qualifying for its first World Cup in 1998, Japan has reached every edition of the tournament and now sits 18th in the FIFA rankings. FRANCE 24's Adam Hancock, Alexis Bregere and Ayana…

France 24

Berlin musician turns Germany football opener into musical spectacle

Germany's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup became an unusual cultural event on 14 June in Berlin, where composer Stephan Graf von Bothmer performed a live musical score as the national team faced Curaçao.

Euronews

I went to the Scotland v Haiti match. Thanks to Fifa, it was a woeful experience

AS retirement beckons, I’m determined to do the things I’ve always wanted to but never got the chance. Things like watching Scotland play in the…

The National (Scotland)

McLaughlin: Aztecs a Threat to Win Pac-12 in 2026?

Is the stage set for the San Diego State Aztecs to win the Pac-12 football championship in their first season in the league?

SuperWest Sports

Dry Leaf review – three-hour amble around the football pitches of Georgia in search of a daughter

Despite its interesting low-res look, Alexandre Koberidze’s mystifying film is needlessly contrived

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Colorado Football Wins vs. Top Programs in West

Colorado Buffaloes football has recorded the most wins (69) and played the most games (93) against Colorado State.

The Guardian - UK

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold: ‘We’re capable of doing something that will shock the world’

The Australian ‘football nut’ has had to contend with the US-Iran war, 50C heat and playoffs to get the country to their first World Cup in 40 years, he tells Sid Lowe

The Guardian - US

Iran’s footballers arrive in US amid peace deal but admit tension ‘undermines joy’

Iran striker Mehdi Taremi has said the controversy and disruption surrounding their involvement at the World Cup undermines Fifa’s message of peace

AAP

BHN encourages Aussies to send the spirit of soccer this FIFA World Cup 2026™ season

SYDNEY, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world gears up for the kick-off of this year's premier football tournament, global leader in branded payments, Blackhawk Network (BHN), is partnering with Visa, the official Worldwide Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, to launch a limited-edition digital FIFA World Cup…

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13 World Cup Nations Fire Scathing Response to UEFA Chief’s Surprise Jibe

A perceived jibe from Aleksander Čeferin has united traditional rivals at this summer’s World Cup.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Enner Valencia? Get to Know Ecuador's Captain and Record Goalscorer at FIFA World Cup 2026

Enner Valencia, Ecuador's all-time leading scorer, has been pivotal in international tournaments, showcasing leadership and scoring prowess. His career spans club football in South America, Mexico, and Europe.

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Are the Netherlands the best team never to win the World Cup?

The Dutch have a strong football pedigree, seven Ballon d'Or winners and a Euros title to their name... but have never got their hands on the game's biggest prize

Sports Illustrated

The Brendan Sorsby Saga Collides With Congress in a Defining Week for College Sports

As Big 12 leaders weigh potential sanctions against Texas Tech, lawmakers in Washington are debating legislation that could reshape the NCAA's power.

The Independent UK

Who is Clement Turpin? England v Croatia referee for World Cup who angered Thomas Tuchel

The French referee has experience with Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham and a wealth of experience officiating some of European football’s biggest games

The Economic Times

World Cup history beckons for ageless Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is set to make history. He will become the first player to participate in six World Cups. This marks a remarkable achievement for the legendary Argentine forward. Messi confirmed his participation for the upcoming tournament. He continues to enjoy playing football. His presence promises an exciting event for…

The Guardian - UK

A New York night: the World Cup may be in town but the Knicks rule in Manhattan

The bar may have been busy for the football but it was nothing compared with the crowd that surged in as team ended 53-year wait for the NBA title

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