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UK employers face World Cup headache over staff absence and late kick-offs

Acas said employers may want to remind staff their sickness and attendance policies still apply

The Independent UK

England 1-0 New Zealand: five talking points from the World Cup warm-up

Jude Bellingham will have been happy to take the armband, Nico O’Reilly is a midfield option but John Stones looks a weak link

The Guardian - UK

England’s tepid World Cup warm-up offers Thomas Tuchel few answers to lingering questions

England 1-0 New Zealand: As preparations for the World Cup continue, the Three Lions battled with the heat in Florida

The Independent UK

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Bolivia 0-4 Scotland: Steve Clarke's men turn up the heat in final World Cup warm-up

Stephen McGowan reports from New Jersey as Scotland emphatically defeat Bolivia in their final warm-up match ahead of the World Cup

The National (Scotland)

SOC:Socceroos' rivals beaten in final World Cup warm up

Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute to give Germany a 2-1 win over the United States ahead of the World Cup campaign.

AAP

Hosts US beaten in final World Cup warm up

Australia's World Group D rivals had mixed results in final warm up games with the US losing on Saturday and Turkey notching a win.

AAP

The 10 Best Defenders at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Some truly phenomenal defenders are on hand to outclass the World Cup’s sharpest forwards.

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USMNT vs. Germany Player Ratings: Positive Performance Ahead of World Cup

The USMNT wrapped up 2026 World Cup preparations with a 2–1 loss to Germany in Chicago.

Sports Illustrated

Tete Yengi scores on debut as Socceroos sign off before World Cup with Switzerland draw

Australia held world No 19 Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in their final hit-out before the World Cup kicks off

The Guardian - AU

‘Let’s go with the heart’: Zohran Mamdani thinks this African team will win the World Cup

The New York City mayor sat down with the Guardian and, using the World Cup Bracketology game, made a historic prediction for this summer

The Guardian - US

USMNT’s First World Cup Game Thrown Into Jeopardy by Stadium Strike

The Stars and Stripes are scheduled to kick off Group D against Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

'It's taken a long time' Karen Carney on success of women's football and misogyny ahead of the World Cup

The former England captain gives her thoughts on the home nations chances and how much things have changed for women in the game

Woman & Home

‘There’s going to be a moment where England are under the cosh – to win the World Cup, someone is going to have to take the game by the scruff of the neck’ Joe Cole on what England need to do to win the World Cup

The former West Ham and Chelsea playmaker was a part of England’s 2002 and 2006 World Cup squads

FourFourTwo

The World Cup looms for Mexico – but is cartel violence under control?

IN FOCUS: Cities in Mexico are preparing to host nearly 1 million people and 13 games in the world’s most-watched sporting competition. But just months after an eruption of violence, do authorities really have organised crime under control, asks Alex Croft

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The Guardian - UK

Mexico steps up security at World Cup 2026 fan zone amid growing unrest

Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch USMNT vs. Germany on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly

The USMNT plays its final match before the World Cup against the four-time world champions.

The Independent UK

The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?

The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada

Sports Illustrated

The Four Biggest Question Marks for Mexico Ahead of 2026 World Cup Opener

Aguirre's decision-making could be the difference in Mexico having a historic 2026 World Cup performance.

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Euronews

Iran football squad cleared for US entry but staff still await visas

Iran's players have received US visas ahead of the World Cup, but several federation officials are still awaiting clearance before the team's opening match.

The Guardian - US

The World Cup is being played in my hometown. Can’t say I’m excited

I love soccer. But absurd ticket prices and odious politics are keeping me away from the stadiums

The Economic Times

The FIFA World Cup 2026 pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grass

World Cup grounds crews are preparing immaculate grass pitches for the upcoming tournament. They are converting artificial turf fields and managing diverse climates across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The effort ensures fair play for 48 teams and 104 matches. Advanced technology, including grow lights and hybrid reinforcement, is…

The Independent UK

The World Cup pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grass

The World Cup fields cover so much ground they’ll be hard to ignore

The National (Scotland)

John McGinn gets honest about 'sad' Scotland World Cup ticket debacle

John McGinn finds it sad that some of Scotland's most loyal supporters won't be in the stands to watch the national team at the World Cup…

The Guardian - UK

Relentless rise of VAR, new red card offences and more: those new World Cup rules in full

2026 tournament will be the biggest, longest and most expensive – and the most intricately refereed – ever seen

What Hi-Fi?

Adventures in AV: a TV is for life, not just the World Cup. Here are three crucial things to remember before you impulse-buy that new TV this weekend

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