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Scotland's 'reminiscence bump' as generations get set for their first World Cup

Stephen McGowan on his Scotland World Cup memories, as his country descend on this year's tournament

The National (Scotland)

A fascinating history of the World Cup: best podcasts of the week

Former US soccer player Merritt Mathias looks at times when the beautiful game has been a political football. Plus, a deep dive into who is funding Reform UK

The Guardian - UK

10 Photos of Eleonora Incardona as Stunning Sideline Reporter Gears Up for FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA

Eleonora Incardona, an Italian sideline reporter, is set to cover the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US, following her successful stint at the Club World Cup.

International Business Times UK

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World Cup health warning issued by Scottish experts ahead of kick-off

WITH kick-off in this year’s World Cup just days away, football fans across the UK have been advised to stay hydrated and get enough sleep to help…

The National (Scotland)

Stabbing wounds six at New York's Penn Station

NEW YORK - Six people were wounded on Sunday in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station, the city's mayor said, as the metropolitan area geared up to host two major sporting events - the NBA Finals and football's World Cup.

Bangkok Post

Iran fans dismayed by team's World Cup visa quarrel

TIJUANA, Mexico - Iran's national football team was greeted on Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm start to the World Cup, despite visa problems facing some staffers.

Bangkok Post

Neymar's Last Dance: The Injury Casting Doubt Over His World Cup Opener — and Unnerving All of Brazil

Neymar has suffered a grade-II strain in his right calf and is in serious doubt for Brazil's June 13 World Cup opener against Morocco. Carlo Ancelotti is keeping him in the 26-man squad. At 34, this could be the final World Cup of Brazil's last superstar.

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Stay hydrated and get enough sleep during World Cup, football fans urged

Experts said a combination of alcohol, late nights, snacking and stress can all take their toll on the body.

Evening Standard

Boy who lost seven litres of blood issues plea for more donors

Elliott Wills’s life was saved by emergency supplies of O negative blood, but donor numbers have declined in recent years.

Evening Standard

'We Are Upset': Iran National Team Hits Back at US Visa Delays After Staff Denied Entry Before World Cup 2026

Iran condemns US visa refusals for key staff ahead of the 2026 World Cup, even as all 26 players were cleared to enter and the team moved its base to Tijuana.

International Business Times UK

NASA Orders Emergency Safe Haven Drill as Persistent Air Leaks Force a Tense ISS Standoff

The ISS, stretching the length of a football field, orbits Earth as the largest human-made object in space.

The Mary Sue

Christian Eriksen collapse video: Ex-Manchester United star footballer collapses during Denmark vs Ukraine soccer match, Danish Federation shares health update

Denmark vs Ukraine: Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark's game against Finland at the Euros in 2021.

The Economic Times

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after collapsing on field

The former Tottenham and Manchester United midfielder went down on the pitch in Odense, Denmark’s third-largest city. According to reports, he remains conscious, and the match has been abandoned

Euronews

Denmark midfielder conscious after collapsing on pitch during World Cup friendly

MIDFIELDER Christian Eriksen is conscious after he collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, the Danish Football Association (DBU)…

The National (Scotland)

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The Conversation

Why don’t FIFA and the Premier League treat racist abuse as a workplace hazard?

When a Tottenham Hotspur Football Club fan hurled a banana peel that landed near Arsenal Football Club striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during a 2018 North London derby, a photographer captured the moment. That image became an arresting symbol of racism in soccer.

Euronews

UEFA extends competition ban on Russian teams and clubs for 2026/27 season

UEFA has revised its list of eligible teams, confirming the continued exclusion of Russian representatives from its competitions. Clubs and national teams will miss out on European tournaments, the Nations League, futsal champions and other UEFA events.

Radio France Internationale

From pew to pitch, Cameroonian priest builds bridges in French banlieue

In Trappes, one of France's most culturally diverse working-class suburbs – known as banlieues – faith leaders are finding unexpected ways to bring communities together. A Cameroonian-born priest not only fills his church each Sunday, he also hosts interfaith football matches.

The Guardian - AU

An Australian in the US: national identity is one thing, but it’s hard to cheer for either World Cup team

The Socceroos playing on football’s biggest stage in my adopted country would normally have me racing to book tickets. Not this year

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Africa's finest: Algeria seek to build on mixed history

Algeria enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's third-highest ranked side. In the seventh instalment of a nine-part series on African teams at the 2026 World Cup, RFI looks at a country making its fifth appearance on football's biggest stage.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities and stadiums: Full list of venues across USA, Canada and Mexico

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities, the tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026. Iconic venues like Mexico City's Estadio Azteca and the final's host, MetLife Stadium, will…

The Economic Times

Uncertainty over US entry permits for Iran World Cup squad

Uncertainty remains over US entry permits for Iranian players just days before the World Cup begins, with various Iranian bodies denouncing "unfair" treatment. On Sunday Iran's football chief Mehdi Taj -- among some 15 staffers denied US visas, according to Iranian media -- criticised the United States' "unfair" treatment of…

The Guardian - US

Ticket pain and Trump anger, but still room for ‘magic’: how readers feel about the World Cup

With the World Cup nearly upon us, Guardian readers share their mixed emotions – enthusiasm, hope, unease, anger, optimism – around this summer’s tournament

The Economic Times

From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccer

Saudi Arabia is making waves in global football. Following a stunning World Cup upset, the nation attracted top stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. They secured the 2034 World Cup hosting rights. This move aims to boost revenue and improve their image. The focus is now on developing local…

Sports Lens

NFL Week 18 injury report: Final player statuses for all 16 games

Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season closes the regular season on January 3-4 with division titles, wild-card spots, and playoff seeding still live across both conferences – and the official injury report is a brutal one. The Commanders enter Philadelphia with both QBs Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota ruled…

The Independent UK

The Curacao blueprint and how Guyana are targeting a similar World Cup miracle

SPECIAL REPORT: After Curacao did what most assumed was impossible, Will Castle delves deep into one of football’s unknown nations, Guyana, to uncover what it takes to chase such an unlikely dream of World Cup qualification

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