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From Tom Cruise to Katy Perry: Stars out in force for LA World Cup game

Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham, alongside Tom Cruise, attended the United States' opening World Cup match against Paraguay in Los Angeles. The celebrity appearance followed Sir David Beckham receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier that day. Numerous other famous personalities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Katy Perry,…

The Independent UK

Los Angeles conjures up irresistible spectacle as USA sparkle in opening act

Every World Cup needs its hosts to start well, more so this one, and Mauricio Pochettino’s team delivered on a fun day on the Pacific coast

The Guardian - AU

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

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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

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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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

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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…

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 Economic Times

World Cup 2026 live: Scotland build up to opening game, investigation into theft at England camp, Ghana criticise ‘unfair’ Partey decision

Scotland face a ‘must-win’ opening clash against Haiti in Boston while England have been able to recover some of the missing items stolen from their training base in Kansas City

The Independent UK

World Cup kicks off after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup

The 2026 World Cup, the largest in history, has commenced in Mexico City with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa. Projected to generate a record $13 billion, the tournament has already encountered controversy regarding ticket prices and visa issues for officials and fans.

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Instead of a soft power coup, the World Cup could be an ‘own goal’ for Donald Trump

For football fans, the FIFA World Cup is so much more than sport. Every four years, it presents a unifying moment – bringing people together across the divides of language, culture and geography in a shared passion for the game.

The Independent UK

Fifa release statement after World Cup match sees thousands of empty seats

South Korea vs Czech Republic in Guadalajara saw thousands of empty seats and Fifa have now officially responded

The Guardian - UK

Infantino’s rebrand and long haul games: five takeaways from World Cup opener

Mexico City played host to this year’s first game as an emotionally charged Azteca witnessed Shakira’s big return

Euronews

Shakira lights up the stage as World Cup kicks off in Mexico City

The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on 19 July.

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Fortune

American taxpayers have spent $33 billion on sports stadiums. They got fewer seats—and higher prices

"No one has ever built a new stadium and made tickets cheaper. No one’s trying to.”

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How many teams are in this World Cup?

More World Cup teams than ever will be participating this summer

France 24

World Cup kicks off with empty seat for French journalist detained in Algeria

FIFA has issued World Cup accreditation to Christophe Gleizes in a gesture of support for the jailed French reporter, who was represented by an empty seat during Gianni Infantino’s news conference on the eve of the tournament. The FIFA boss said he hoped “the only sports journalist currently imprisoned in…

The Guardian - UK

World Cup day is upon us: chill, relax and revel in the euphoria and despair

In today’s Football Daily: It’s finally here, baby

The Independent UK

Somali referee who was refused entry into US for World Cup picked to officiate Uefa Super Cup

Omar Abdulkadir Artan will officiate the clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on 12 August

The Guardian - UK

Welcome to Trump’s World Cup, a depressingly angry version of football uniting the planet

Ted Lasso will deliver a message of hope before the USA’s first game, in an America that is not a fit or desirable host right now

Euronews

The 2026 World Cup kicks off today - here's everything you need to know

According to FIFA, 2.9 billion people worldwide watched the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on linear TV, with 2.7 billion also streaming the tournament.

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