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Four underrated World Cup cities you shouldn’t overlook

The World Cup is a chance for cities that have flown under the tourism radar to shine

The Independent UK

Meet the Tartan Army fans jetting off from Scotland for the World Cup

The Tartan Army set off to Boston from Glasgow Airport for the team's opener against Haiti ...

The National (Scotland)

Two sleeps from the World Cup and geopolitics are shining bright

In today’s Football Daily: World Cup week continues, ‘Card Master’ and farewell Divock Origi

The Guardian - UK

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Everything wrong with the 2026 World Cup

WORLD CUP 2026: From unprecedented wars and rip-off ticket prices to Gianni Infantino selling football’s soul and Donald Trump’s determination to create a “Maga World Cup”, Miguel Delaney details how the 2026 tournament has been riddled with controversy

The Independent UK

The World Cup Isn't the Best Soccer Has To Offer, but the World Loves It Anyway

Plus: Should politicians talk more sports on the campaign trail, Formula 1’s Monaco mess, and who people are rooting for in the NBA and NHL finals

Reason

US gasoline stocks hit a five-year low just as World Cup peak driving season starts

There is a huge demand for gasoline as the US hosts the World Cup

The Independent UK

Will there be a Bank Holiday if England wins the World Cup?

Scotland will have a one-off Bank Holiday during the group stages of the World Cup - but will England have one too?

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Africa's sound, African film at Cannes and the World Cup kick-off

This week, Spotlight on Africa explores cinema and music scoring for African documentary projects with storytellers from Mozambique and Kenya. We will also bring you news from the Cannes Film Festival, along with the African teams selected to take part in the football World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Becomes an Ebola Screening Hub as World Cup Opens — What Travelers and Locals Need to Know

The CDC expanded Ebola screening to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport in June 2026, as the DRC's soccer team travels to Houston for the World Cup. Atlanta is hosting 8 World Cup matches.

Medical Daily

World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked days before tournament, says country's federation

Iran's allocation of fan tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the start of the tournament, the country's football federation said Tuesday, in the latest controversy surrounding the Iranian squad as it prepares to play its group matches on US soil.

France 24

John Swinney intervenes after Scotland fans denied entry to US for World Cup

JOHN Swinney has intervened after many Scotland fans were denied entry to the United States just days before the World Cup begins ...

The National (Scotland)

Iran federation announce World Cup ticketing withdrawal one week from kick-off

Iran’s federation says its allocation of tickets for fans to attend the World Cup group fixtures has been withdrawn just days ahead of the start…

The National (Scotland)

Fifa and Gianni Infantino have questions to answer after the scandalous treatment of Omar Abdulkadir Artan

COMMENT : After Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan had his ‘dream’ of officiating at the World Cup denied by the host nation on the eve of the tournament, Fifa is forgetting its own rules, and values. By Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

I found all the ways to watch the World Cup 2026 in 4K – but there's a catch

Can you watch watch in the best possible quality? Yes, but your 4K options all depend on your location...

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Africa's sound, Cannes' snub and the World Cup kicks off

The National (Scotland)

Regrets, near-misses and a rowing boat – Scotland's history at the World Cup

WHILE an entire generation has missed out on seeing Scotland in a World Cup until now, the nation has a long history in the tournament, but…

Sports Lens

Mexico vs South Africa Picks, Betting Odds, and Predictions - WC 2026

Mexico host South Africa in Group A of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca on June 11, kicking off at 1:00 PM local time (UTC-6). The hosts enter as heavy favorites on home soil, while South Africa return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010. Mexico…

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Winner: Odds, Predictions With France, Argentina and Spain Among Favorites

Spain and France are widely viewed as the leading contenders to win this year’s World Cup, but there are plenty of outside challengers capable of making a serious run.

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Stadium Wonders: How Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium Became World Cup-Ready

From a new grass pitch to covering more than 1,000 corporate logos, turning the Falcons’ home into a World Cup host was not simple.

Euronews

Top African referee denied entry into the US and will miss World Cup

A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who says he was detained for 11 hours at Miami International Airport, would play no part in the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

Rio de Janeiro residents granted day off to party, ahead of Scotland vs Brazil

Rio city chiefs have declared an official holiday for the day they play Scotland at the World Cup in Miami

The Conversation

We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …

In times past, when we wanted to know which team would win the World Cup, we had to turn to seers with crystal balls, use divination via tea leaves, or hope for Paul the Octopus to tell us what would happen.

The National (Scotland)

Haiti government send rallying cry ahead of Scotland showdown at the World Cup

Haiti's government has launched a call to arms for their worldwide diaspora to cheer them to victory against Scotland.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina vs. Iceland—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The World Cup holders conclude their preparations for the upcoming tournament against European minnows.

Sports Illustrated

Three Bold Predictions for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup

There are high expectations for Mauricio Pochettino’s side heading into the tournament.

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