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World Cup 2026 fantasy football: 54 players and hidden gems to target

The deadline to submit your team has now passed but here is who to watch out for

The Independent UK

Iran’s World Cup players wear #168 lapel pins as they arrive in Mexico

The gesture follows a similar tribute by the team in March

The Independent UK

Health Alert Near SoFi Stadium as LA Prepares for World Cup Opener Amid Record Dengue Spike

LA prepares for World Cup opener amid dengue surge and measles warnings, with health officials flagging mosquito risk near SoFi Stadium and travel-linked cases.

Medical Daily

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Mexico's Olinia 1: Inside Sheinbaum's Bold New EV Solution Amid U.S. Tariffs

President Sheinbaum unveils Olinia 1, Mexico's first domestic EV. Priced at 150,000 pesos, the ultra-affordable urban vehicle arrives amid rising U.S. tariffs.

Latin Times

Life-threatening floods feared as Boris takes aim at Mexico’s coast

Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast

The Independent UK

Africa's finest: Democratic Republic of Congo return renamed

Democratic Republic of Congo enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's ninth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the eighth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at a nation competing for the first…

Radio France Internationale

Watch: Forget the football—the money game behind the 2026 World Cup

The largest World Cup in history will kick off this Thursday across the US, Canada and Mexico. With 48 teams playing 104 matches, fans are bracing for a five-week marathon. But if you look past the grass, the game is also being played by corporate accountants.

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How to watch World Cup 2026 for FREE: Live stream and TV channel for every match

Tournament kick-off at the Azteca rapidly approaching

Evening Standard

When is World Cup 2026 opening ceremony? Start time and who is performing in USA tonight

After Mexico City and Toronto spectaculars, further star-studded show is scheduled in Los Angeles

Evening Standard

SOC:Matildas want polish, response after Mexican surprise

The Matildas will attempt to adapt to Mexico's unusual tactics, and covert their opportunities, in their Sydney rematch.

AAP

Matildas want polish, response after Mexican surprise

The Matildas will attempt to adapt to Mexico's unusual tactics, and covert their opportunities, in their Sydney rematch.

AAP

World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever

The 2026 World Cup is set to be the largest tournament yet. It will feature 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A record 104 matches will be played over 39 days. This expansion marks a significant shift from previous editions. The tournament will utilize 16 stadiums, with…

The Economic Times

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

A Year of "No Mass Migration Event": What the Numbers Say About Marco Rubio's National-Security Doctrine

Marco Rubio calls mass migration a national security threat. We fact-check the border data, the transit-country fallout, and the European parallel.

Latin Times

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The Conversation

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, hotels, bars and public transit systems over five weeks.

International Business Times UK

Whirlpool Layoffs 2026: Company Slammed By Union as Refrigerator Demand Plunges to 2008 Crisis Levels

Whirlpool has announced another 288 layoffs at its Iowa refrigerator plant, bringing total job losses to 879 since last year. The cuts have reignited a dispute between the company and union leaders over manufacturing operations in Mexico.

The Independent UK

Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup

Iran’s soccer team has arrived in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month

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…

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Euronews

Qatari designers make North American runway debut in Toronto

Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto, showcasing their work to international audiences as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture and highlighting fashion's growing role in cultural exchange.

Medical Daily

Dual Health Alert Issued as CDC Expands Ebola Screening in Atlanta and Warns on Medical Tourism in Los Angeles

CDC issues a dual health alert as Ebola screening expands to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport amid the Bundibugyo outbreak, while a separate advisory warns Los Angeles residents about rising complications linked to medical tourism and overseas cosmetic procedures.

The Independent UK

Iran’s World Cup plans in chaos after ‘discriminatory’ visa denials

Iran have had visas for ‘integral’ members of their coaching staff denied and the country’s ambassador to Mexico has now claimed the team will only be allowed into the US on matchdays

Radio France Internationale

Players to watch: France's Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé will feature for France at his third World Cup this summer, at the age of 27. In the final instalment of a five-part series on players to watch at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at the World Cup career of a…

France 24

Live: Israel reports missiles from Iran in first bombardment since fragile ceasefire

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Euronews

Guadalajara: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city

Mexico's second-largest city is hosting its third men's World Cup after previously staging matches in 1970 and 1986.

Latin Times

Mexico CNTE Teachers' Union Reject Government Offer, Prepare for 2026 World Cup Protests

With five days until the World Cup opener, Mexico's CNTE teachers' union rejected the government's first concrete pension proposal, dismissed it as insufficient, and is now expanding its coalition — including the families of the 43 disappeared Ayotzinapa students — while threatening to bring protests directly to Azteca Stadium.

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