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A red card for betting

As the 2026 Fifa World Cup kicked off yesterday, the betting that has become part and parcel of football-watching culture has already commenced. As in previous World Cups, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) estimates punters will spend 47 billion baht on betting.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12

The Cristiano Ronaldo problem standing between Portugal and World Cup breakthrough

Perhaps the biggest footballing nation never to win the World Cup, could Portugal’s greatest player hold them back in North America?

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Women's T20 WC 2026: Bigger, more open and mirrors the game's transformation

The ICC T20 Women's World Cup kicks off in Birmingham. India, England, and South Africa are poised to challenge Australia's strong record. This tournament is the most open yet, featuring 12 teams. Exciting young talent is emerging across all participating nations. India aims to hold both 50-over and T20 World…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

“When I think about my career, a lot of that came from World Cups and Olympics and that dream was created there for me" Manchester City star Jade Rose tells FourFourTwo how a home World Cup can inspire next-gen talent

Jade Rose hopes this summer’s World Cup can inspire the next generation in Canada as the star prepares for a huge game of her own at Wembley

FourFourTwo · May 28

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the 23rd men’s Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournament’s history – and now it’s time for the top-10 reveal.

The Independent UK · May 26

Pelé’s third, Baggio’s miss and the ‘Hand of God’: Iconic World Cups in Mexico and the US

From Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s legendary double and Baggio’s agonising penalty miss, tournaments hosted in Mexico and the US have left us with some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. Here’s a throwback to the 1970, 1986 and 1994 editions.

France 24 · May 23

‘A lot of players will switch off from social media at the World Cup – you can put yourself in a bubble’ Emile Heskey on how England can block out the noise this summer

Emile Heskey went to two World Cups with England - and has experience of dealing with the pressure of the tournament

FourFourTwo · May 17

Croatia 2026 World Cup Preview: The Underdogs Who Are No Longer Underdogs

Croatia has exceeded expectations during the past two World Cups, but can it overachieve for a third successive tournament?

Sports Illustrated · May 14

The Players With the Most Goals at the World Cup

Goals on soccer’s grandest stage carry an extra weight.

Sports Illustrated · May 8

FA and US Soccer seek more control from Fifa over Women’s World Cups

Federations concerned over organisation of men’s World Cup while the FA worked with Uefa to freeze ticket prices for Euro 2028

The Guardian - UK · May 6