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Trump's Iran War Is Keeping the World Away From America's World Cup — and Host Cities Are Already Feeling It

Hotel room rates in the US are dropping ahead of the 2026 World Cup due to geopolitical tensions and travel restrictions, impacting expected international visitor numbers.

International Business Times UK

Hugo Ekitike sends message to Liverpool fans after suffering season-ending injury

Huge Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup after rupturing his Achilles tendon

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo Responds After Vomiting During Al Nassr Victory

Ronaldo’s preparation for the World Cup has taken a few unwanted twists in recent weeks.

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Fifa chief Infantino says Iran will compete at 2026 World Cup

Gianni Infantino, the boss of 2026 World Cup organisers Fifa, has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in June and July in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite the war in the Middle East involving Iran, the US and Israel.

Radio France Internationale

Liverpool confirm serious Hugo Ekitike injury as new timeline mapped out

Nightmare scenario for striker could see him not play again in 2026

Evening Standard

‘It was stressful’: inside Scotland women’s Rugby World Cup contract wrangle

Scotland’s tournament was overshadowed by off-field uncertainty but, says former international Beth Blacklock, the future is looking brighter

The Guardian - UK

Infantino insists Iran will play at US-cohosted World Cup despite war

The FIFA chief has confirmed that Iran will play in the World Cup despite the ongoing war, saying sport should build bridges and remain outside politics.

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Liverpool reveal severity of injury that ended Hugo Ekitike’s World Cup dream

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The Independent UK

Hugo Ekitike ruled out for season and World Cup with serious Achilles injury

The 23-year-old was injured during the first half of Tuesday night’s 2-0 Champions League quarter-final second-leg defeat by Paris St Germain.

The Independent UK

New Jersey governor says Fifa ‘should pay’ for World Cup transport amid soaring costs

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The Independent UK

‘Surprised’ Fifa hits back at New Jersey governor’s complaints over spiralling World Cup transport costs

The game’s governing body has moved to play down complaints from local politicians justifying a huge price hike in public transport for fans to host city stadiums

The Independent UK

Ticket to ride? Fifa premium makes this the World Cup that actively hates you

The $95 bus trip to Foxborough highlights a tournament unique in modern times – one that ultimately makes no secret of its disdain for the paying public

The Guardian - UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump calls it a ‘historic day’ as ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

The truce follows a heavy bombing campaign by Israel against targets it says are linked to Hezbollah

The Independent UK

Netball broadcast deal to help grow fans and players

Netball Australia is gearing up for a 2027 home World Cup in Sydney and is ready to build support both courtside and with fans watching on free-to-air TV.

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Trumpflation hits the World Cup: Fans face $80–$100 transit fares on top of $4,000-plus tickets

NJ Transit is modeling a 700% rail-fare surge to MetLife Stadium. Boston has already locked in 4x hikes. With $4,000 group-stage seats and $10,000 finals tickets, the World Cup's hidden costs are adding up fast.

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino adamant Iran will play in World Cup despite war with US

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will come to the World Cup this summer

The Guardian - US

Balls Up review – Mark Wahlberg is a hoot in gross-out football comedy

Peter Farrelly’s World Cup-themed buddy movie winningly channels the juvenile charm of his 90s classics

The Independent UK

Hugo Ekitike ruled out of World Cup – France boss Didier Deschamps

The 23-year-old was injured during the 2-0 Champions League defeat by Paris St Germain.

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The Guardian - UK

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitiké ruled out for rest of season and World Cup with France

The Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitiké will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with the injury he sustained against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday

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Spurs star given injury boost ahead of relegation run-in

A key Tottenham Hotspur forward has been given the ultimate World Cup incentive during his side’s relegation battle

The Independent UK

Patrick Vieira backs ‘really important’ Declan Rice to drive Arsenal to silverware

The former Arsenal captain believes the club can still win trophies this season despite a poor run of form

The Independent UK

Hotels across America slash summer rates as World Cup demand falls short, report says

Experts have pointed to high ticket prices and simmering anti-American sentiment to explain the price drop

The Independent UK

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike to miss World Cup with ‘serious’ Achilles injury

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The Independent UK

Hugo Ekitike ruled out of World Cup as Liverpool confirm extent of devastating injury

Liverpool confirmed Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon with the France forward now set for a significant lay-off

Sports Illustrated

Why U.S. Hotel Prices Are Getting ‘Slashed’ for the 2026 World Cup

There are three key reasons behind the reported plunge and it may soon affect other aspects of the tournament.

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