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World Cup 2026: Visa expired after just one game for Iran Footballer Mehdi Torabi who is linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-IRGC, attended pro-government rallies in Tehran after US-Israel strikes

Iran national team are commuting from their tournament base ‌in the ⁠Mexican border ⁠city of Tijuana for their three World Cup group-stage matches, the first two in Los Angeles and the third in Seattle.

The Economic Times

10 Photos of Vozinha, the Goalkeeper Who Went From 50,000 to Nearly 10 Million Instagram Followers After Stunning Spain

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's stunning World Cup debut against Spain catapulted him to global fame, amassing over 8 million Instagram followers and highlighting his journey to football stardom.

International Business Times UK

Why England are finally ready to deliver on their World Cup destiny

Having overhauled their infrastructure and invested heavily in the national team, England are now prepared to challenge for major honours, so will 2026 be their time?

The Independent UK

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Why FIFA World Cup wins feel like personal triumphs and losses hurt worse than a breakup

The FIFA World Cup triggers intense emotions in fans due to deep psychological connections with their teams, tapping into identity and belonging. Victories feel personal, while defeats can be devastating, reflecting the strong emotional investment. These shared experiences foster a powerful sense of community and belonging, making the tournament more…

The Economic Times

Pico Lopes interview: "Third place might be enough, football doesn't always respect the odds, there are upsets – this is the stuff of dreams!" Cape Verde's Irish hero speaks to FourFourTwo

First called up by Cape Verde via LinkedIn, the Shamrock Rovers defender may be the only Irish-born footballer at this World Cup. Spain down, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia await

FourFourTwo

South Korea players boycott media after comments about captain spark backlash

The Korea Football Association said the comments caused ‘great shock and disappointment’

The Independent UK

Fantasy Football 101: What a PPR League Is, and Why You Should Play In One

The ‘point per reception’ format has become the most popular because it more fairly grades running backs and receivers.

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From Meloni's cigarettes to Trump's Greenland, hot mic moments capture lighter side of G7 summit

While leaders of the world's richest democracies gathered at the G7 summit this week to discuss major global challenges including war, trade and international security, there were a series of hot mic moments that captured a rather light-hearted side of the world leaders.

The Times of India

Enjoying the World Cup? Well it’s time for England, but this is a team less weighed down by its past

Tuchel’s multicultural squad are less burdened by narrative than previous teams and can embrace the chance to live in the moment

The Guardian - UK

Scottish football fan who walked 3000 miles across US loses rare kilt

A football fan who walked 3000 miles across the United States for chairty is "praying for a miracle" after losing the kilt he wore for the…

The National (Scotland)

Football fashion: Has France already won?

In this edition of Entre Nous we take a deep dive into French football fashion. For many, Les Bleus are already the champions of a de facto sartorial competition, particularly on the Clairefontaine "catwalk", when the players head to their training ground. We also discuss the rich history and many…

France 24

Land of the free kick: For Iran, it's 90 minutes of football and six hours of border crossing

Iran's football team drew 2-2 with New Zealand in Los Angeles amidst significant logistical challenges and political undertones. Players faced immediate travel to Mexico post-match, with coach Ghalenoei criticizing the lack of recovery time. The tournament has seen multiple teams complain about stringent security and restrictive measures, impacting the athlete…

The Times of India

Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US

Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".

Euronews

World Cup 2026 Turned Upside Down: Underdogs Humble Football's Heavyweights In Historic Matchday Five

Matchday Five of the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw underdog teams like Cape Verde and Egypt secure surprising draws against football giants

International Business Times UK

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France 24

Who is Didier Deschamps, the France coach aiming for a third World Cup title?

Didier Deschamps has been coaching the French men's national football team for 14 years, a record period at the helm. He and his players are now aiming for a third World Cup title. The tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico will be his last competition as head of Les…

What Hi-Fi?

From the first TV broadcast to 4K HDR: the World Cup moments that changed how we watch football

A very AV-focused history of the FIFA World Cup

Sports Lens

Scotland vs Morocco World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Scotland lead Group C after beating Haiti, but Morocco are favored at -130 at Gillette Stadium. Our pick, predictions, and betting breakdown for June 19.

Radio France Internationale

Tunisia football chiefs call in Renard to take charge of World Cup campaign

Hervé Renard took over the Tunisia national squad on Tuesday for the remainder of their World Cup campaign following the departure of head coach Sabri Lamouchi who was in charge when the team lost 5-1 to Sweden

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The Guardian - UK

‘Pico’ Lopes and Cape Verde give Spain’s boys one hell of a neutralising

In today’s Football Daily: the World Cup has some new history boys to celebrate

Sports Lens

Turkey vs Paraguay World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Turkey vs Paraguay meet at Levi's Stadium on June 19 with elimination on the line. Turkey are the pick at +105, backed by superior attacking quality.

Sports Lens

United States vs Australia World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

USA vs Australia clash at Lumen Field on June 19 with both sides on 3 points. We back the hosts at -159 to control Group D.

Latin Times

Cristo Fernández on the 2026 World Cup, Tequila and Why 'Fútbol Is Life' Became Reality - INTERVIEW

Cristo Fernández became a global household name playing the relentlessly optimistic Dani Rojas in the hit Apple TV series 'Ted Lasso,' but these days, the Mexican actor is proving that life really can imitate art, and how fútbol hasn't stopped propelling him towards new dreams, as he revealed in an…

International Business Times UK

Why Iranian-Americans Staged A Protest Against Their Own National Team At World Cup Opener

The Iran v New Zealand World Cup match became a platform for Iranian-Americans to protest FIFA's flag ban and express political dissent, highlighting deep divisions among Iranians globally.

Euronews

Who is Pico Lopes, the unlikely Cape Verde World Cup hero recruited through LinkedIn?

The national team's call came from 4,500 km away across the Ocean and not in the way most people would expect.

Evening Standard

Paul Merson admits delaying skin cancer check ‘was a man thing’

The retired footballer delayed a doctors’ visit for months before receiving his diagnosis in 2012.

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