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FIFA World Cup 2026 today match schedule (25 June): Full fixtures, India Time (IST), venues and updated standings ahead of key group stage clashes

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 25 June: Football fever heats up on June 25th with crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches. Germany faces Ecuador, while Japan clashes with Sweden, and Tunisia takes on the Netherlands. Turkiye meets USA, and Paraguay plays Australia. With the expanded format, every…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Standings: How teams are ranked, what the new third-place rules mean, and who can still reach the Round of 32

FIFA World Cup 2026 Standings: The FIFA World Cup 2026 introduces a thrilling 48-team format with 12 groups, making every point vital. For the first time, eight of the best third-placed teams will also advance to the Round of 32, alongside the top two from each group. This expanded system…

The Economic Times

Germany’s Kai Havertz: ‘I make runs that look pointless but I’m creating space’

Forward on the misunderstanding of his role and momentum the four-time champions have put together for a winning World Cup campaign after topping their group

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Female footballer wins landmark pregnancy discrimination case against club

Swedish footballer Maja Göthberg has won her case after appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas)

The Independent UK

The dullest game of the World Cup so far? Welcome back, England

In today’s Football Daily: yawn in the USA

The Guardian - UK

Why Jude Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth during England vs Ghana clash

Real Madrid star avoided World Cup red card because of key difference to incident involving Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron

Evening Standard

The history of brilliantly terrible World Cup video games

As football fans revel in the real world tournament, its digital counterparts continue to stumble in capturing the hyped up atmosphere

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Gordon Brown urges inquiry into Fifa’s ‘extortionate’ World Cup ticket prices

The former prime minister said ordinary fans are being ‘priced out’.

Evening Standard

Switzerland vs Canada FIFA World Cup 2026 live streaming: India match time, venue, predicted lineup, head-to-head and full TV guide

Switzerland vs Canada FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: Football fans in India can anticipate an exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter between Switzerland and Canada. The match, featuring European discipline against North American dynamism, promises a close contest. Details on Indian broadcast timings, live streaming, venue, and predicted lineups…

The Economic Times

FIFA President Attempts to Defend Hydration Breaks From Mounting Criticism

Fans continue to boo the mandatory three-minute breaks in each half of action.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Cup 2026: Record-breaking match for Ronaldo; Modric joins 200 club; England's unwanted record

Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in history with a brace, leading Portugal to a dominant 5-0 win and becoming the first to score in six World Cups. England endured a frustrating goalless draw against Ghana, while Croatia and Colombia secured crucial 1-0 victories. Modric also reached a remarkable 200 international…

The Economic Times

Soccer: World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

Despite high ticket prices and travel restrictions, the World Cup is witnessing record attendance in the US, driven by a love for grand spectacles rather than soccer's popularity. Experts highlight the appeal of major global events and the allure of top-tier sporting experiences, suggesting Americans are willing to splurge on…

The Economic Times

"Purely a sporting matter": FIFA President Infantino defends WC2026 hydration breaks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the new three-minute hydration breaks at the World Cup 2026, emphasizing their purely sporting purpose to combat extreme heat and ensure fair play. Despite criticism from some coaches about tactical disruptions, Infantino insists the breaks offer a crucial rest period for players over the…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: FIFA respond after angry England fans slam 'nonsense' hydration break

First-half stoppage during Ghana clash came quickly after a long injury pause

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Dancing King, Invisible Spies and a Duck: Nine Fun Stories From 2026 World Cup Week Two

The second round of group games were almost overshadowed by the wacky events happening off the field.

The Guardian - UK

Lazio Women to pay compensation after Cas pregnancy discrimination ruling

Lazio Women unlawfully ended Maja Göthberg’s time at the club because of her pregnancy, Cas has ruled, ordering the Italian club to pay compensation

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino defends World Cup hydration breaks - and says they could be here to stay

The Fifa president denied that football’s governing body were benefitting financially from the three-minute breaks

Bangkok Post

Fifa chief defends World Cup ‘hydration breaks’

Fifa president Gianni ⁠Infantino has ⁠defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that for football’s governing body they are driven purely by sporting considerations and ‌not commercial interests.

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Donald Trump will present World Cup trophy to 2026 winners next month

US President Donald Trump will appear alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to present the World Cup trophy.

The Independent UK

This baffling Fifa decision could ruin the World Cup’s famous group stage drama

The final round of group stage games will lack the drama of 2022, with a strange decision to revamp the tie-breaking rules likely to produce a number of dead rubbers

Euronews

US eases restrictions on Iranian national football team allowing travel two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Projected Bracket: It’s Opening Up for the USMNT

With only one round of group stage games remaining, Mauricio Pochettino’s side could be in line for a relatively inviting run to the quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated

South Africa vs. South Korea—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Victory for either team in Guadalupe will see them into the round of 32.

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2026 World Cup Third-Place Group Table: How It Works, As Things Stand

Eight of the 12 teams which finish third in the group stage will still qualify for the knockouts.

Bangkok Post

Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

MORRISTOWN (UNITED STATES) - When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be dressed in a green kit -- not the red one originally approved by FIFA.

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