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Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches

The Independent UK

As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games

In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer

AAP

Municipal governments are often slow to act, except when FIFA comes to town

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off, millions of soccer fans around the world will be following the tournament taking place across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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SI:AM | The Casual Fan’s Guide to the World Cup

You might not be a huge soccer fan, but that shouldn’t stop you from following the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Who is Omar Artan? The Somalian World Cup referee denied entry to the US

The Somali referee was due to become his country’s first to officiate the World Cup

The Independent UK

Soccer offers West Bank Palestinians an escape as the World Cup kicks off

As the FIFA World Cup gets underway on June 11, with Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia among the Arab nations set to compete, soccer remains both a passion and a struggle for many Palestinians in the Israeli- occupied West Bank.

The Independent UK

Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots

In 1994, the last time U.S. stadiums hosted the World Cup, an average ticket cost US$58. The most expensive ticket for the final could be grabbed for $475.

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Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration

When Haiti’s soccer team lines up against Scotland on June 13, 2026, its players will be representing the Caribbean nation at a World Cup for the first time since 1974. They will also embody the complexities and possibilities of Haiti and its diaspora.

The Conversation

World Cup quiz special: show us what you know about everyone's favorite soccer tournament

To celebrate the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we've made a bumper pack of quizzes – can you ace all 3?

Tom’s Guide

Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home

Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home

The Independent UK

The Ultimate Team World Cup Performance: Brazil in 1970

Some legendary squads have revolutionized the World Cup over the years.

Sports Illustrated

A street in The Hague is drenched in orange as Netherlands soccer fans celebrate the World Cup

Soccer fans in the Netherlands are gripped by orange fever as the World Cup approaches

The Independent UK

Mexico World Cup celebrations overshadowed by bubbling social tensions and protests

World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world

The Independent UK

I'm training like an elite soccer player using these 4 strength and recovery tips from Man City W.F.C.

Improve strength, power and stability by training like elite female soccer players using these four strength and recovery tips, inspired by Manchester City W.F.C.

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The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup

As the world prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – to be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States throughout June and July – many sports fans have been looking back to 1994, the last time it was hosted in North America.

The Guardian - US

World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg: ‘We wanted Whitney Houston on the pitch but Fifa said no’

The man in charge the last time the US hosted the World Cup marvels at the transformation of football in America over the last 32 years

The Independent UK

Stadium workers near LA say they have a tentative deal, averting strike ahead of World Cup

Stadium workers near Los Angeles say they have reached a tentative contract deal, averting a strike ahead of the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match

The Conversation

Is soccer taking over America … or are Americans taking over football?

Soccer purists have long feared the “Americanization” of the game. But in one key respect, it is already happening: ownership.

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Iran Says It's World Cup Ticket Allocation Has Been Withdrawn Leaving It's Fans In Limbo

Iran's soccer federation said that its ticket allocation for the World Cup was withdrawn, leaving the team's supporters unable to attend matches.

The Independent UK

Four underrated World Cup cities you shouldn’t overlook

The World Cup is a chance for cities that have flown under the tourism radar to shine

Latin Times

Ronaldinho Releases 'Camisa 10' Album With Pitbull, Sean Paul and 44 Artists Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Brazilian soccer icon Ronaldinho is stepping into the music world with the release of Camisa 10, a sprawling debut album that brings together 44 artists from 18 countries in one of the most ambitious Latin music collaborations of the year.

AAP

Hard Rock International Kicks Off Summer of Soccer with "All Teams. One Place." Campaign

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International today unveiled its "All Teams. One Place." campaign in celebration of this summer's biggest global soccer tournament, powered by a partnership with record-breaking athlete and Hard Rock brand ambassador, Leo Messi. Spanning Hard Rock properties around the world, the campaign…

Reason

The World Cup Isn't the Best Soccer Has To Offer, but the World Loves It Anyway

Plus: Should politicians talk more sports on the campaign trail, Formula 1’s Monaco mess, and who people are rooting for in the NBA and NHL finals

Sports Illustrated

Soccer Formations: The Best, Most Commonly Used, Styles of Play

These famous soccer formations have helped shape the beautiful game over the years.

Sports Illustrated

Stadium Wonders: How Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium Became World Cup-Ready

From a new grass pitch to covering more than 1,000 corporate logos, turning the Falcons’ home into a World Cup host was not simple.

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