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The ‘Soccer Capital of America’ hosting England’s bid for World Cup glory

After a pre-tournament camp in Florida England have established their World Cup base in Kansas City, alongside the likes of reigning champions Argentina

The Independent UK

England World Cup boots stolen from side's Kansas City base as police make arrests

Police investigate theft of boots and balls from England’s Swope Soccer Village base in Kansas City

Evening Standard

‘What We Want’—Finally, Canada Feels Like a Soccer Country at the World Cup

Canada’s fabric of cultures came together for a historic performance at the World Cup opener in Toronto.

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Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Clinical USA dispatch Paraguay as Balogun and Reyna shine

Team USA put on a dominant display in their Group D opener, defeating Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun scored twice and Giovanni Reyna added a fourth as the USMNT made an emphatic statement on home soil, despite visa concerns and ticket prices that have overshadowed…

France 24

Kids' nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free World Cup tickets over barring of Somali referee

A youth-soccer nonprofit in Seattle has returned 20 free World Cup tickets to protest the U.S. decision to bar Somali referee Omar Artan from entering the country

The Independent UK

Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad with message that soccer is for everyone

Australia is celebrating the immigrants on its the squad ahead of the team's opening World Cup match

The Independent UK

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David Beckham hails his ‘incredible family’ as he is honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

David Beckham has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Independent UK

‘Tickets are very expensive’: Mexican president Sheinbaum explains why she did not attend World Cup opener

Claudia Sheinbaum has said she gave her ticket to Mexico’s opening World Cup game to a young female soccer fan

The Guardian - UK

Juanse Reveals the Unexpected Reason Ratones Paranoicos Are Hitting the U.S. During the World Cup - INTERVIEW

When Ratones Paranoicos announced two U.S. shows during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the easy assumption was that Argentina's most Rolling Stones-obsessed rock band had designed the perfect soccer-meets-rock operation. Dallas. Miami. Messi country. Thousands of Argentines. A World Cup in the United States. What could be more calculated? According…

Latin Times

Sir David Beckham reflects on ‘working-class’ upbringing in Walk of Fame speech

The former footballer, 51, was recognised with a star on Friday.

Evening Standard

'Soccernomics' co-author: FIFA's ticket strategy isn't price discovery, it's a wealth filter

Standard pricing theory says tickets should reflect marginal cost — which is near zero for each additional seat. FIFA offers "what the market will bear."

Fortune

Soccer Quiz: Name the 10 Top-Scoring Nations in World Cup History

Which are the nations to have plundered the most goals since the first World Cup tournament back in 1930?

Sports Illustrated

‘Why Is America Hosting the World Cup If It Is So Hostile?’: Trump’s Border Crackdown Spoils Soccer Tournament

America pushed to host the international tournament. Now the government is hassling fans, official guests, and even players who want to come.

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Marie Claire

8 VIP Soccer Outfits Influencing My 2026 World Cup Watch Party Wardrobe

Victoria Beckham and Rihanna are my icons.

Latin Times

Marco Rubio, Gavin Newsom to Share VIP Box at U.S. World Cup Match

Two of the most closely watched figures in American politics are expected to share the same VIP suite when the United States men's national soccer team takes the field at SoFi Stadium, placing Secretary of State Marco Rubio and California Gov. Gavin Newsom side by side at one of the…

The Independent UK

Palestinian football chief says he has not been granted US visa for World Cup

Jibril Rajoub attended the first match of the World Cup in Mexico, but says he has not received his US visa yet

The Independent UK

Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both

In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation

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Controversy swirls over Spanish soccer club accused of using novel $600,000 Kalshi wager to bet on its relegation

Club Atlético Osasuna’s insurance firm turned to prediction markets to hedge against getting booted to a lower division.

The Independent UK

After decades trying to win the World Cup, shouldn’t the USA be better at football by now?

USA are four-time champions in the women’s game but as the 2026 tournament begins on home soil, are they any closer to winning the men’s World Cup?

Sports Illustrated

A Victory 16 Years in the Making: Mexico Rediscovers Its ‘Unconditional’ Support

The opening game of the 2026 World Cup will live on forever in Mexican soccer history as a day of elation.

Sports Illustrated

The 15 Greatest World Cup Soccer Players Of All Time—Ranked

Delivering on the FIFA World Cup stage comes with a unique level of pressure. For established superstars, there is the weight of expectation. For rising talents

Euronews

Mexico beats South Africa and Czechia loses to South Korea in World Cup opening matches

Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.

The Independent UK

Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos

Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.

The Conversation

Where do Socceroos come from? Our map reveals Australia’s junior talent hotspots

When Football Australia (FA) announced the Socceroos’ squad for the FIFA World Cup, there was plenty of interest on the mix of experienced and new players.

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