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World Cup border issues continue as Cannavaro questions Uzbekistan security frisk

Iran's World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled, and 13 delegation members remain without visas, forcing the team to base itself in Mexico. Meanwhile, a Somali referee was turned away, an Iraqi striker was held for seven hours in Chicago, and Senegalese players were body-searched on arrival.

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Pope Leo wades into Spain's culture wars over soccer and the Catalan language in Barcelona

Pope Leo XIV has stirred up cultural debates in Spain during his visit to Barcelona

The Independent UK

SOC:Veteran duo score as Matildas sink Mexico in friendly

With a veteran duo scoring, the Matildas have logged a 3-1 victory against Mexico in the second women's soccer international friendly in Sydney.

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Veteran duo score as Matildas sink Mexico in friendly

With a veteran duo scoring, the Matildas have logged a 3-1 victory against Mexico in the second women's soccer international friendly in Sydney.

AAP

Host cities ready for kickoff in biggest World Cup ever as fans lament visa bans and ticket prices

The United States will host roughly 75% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 78 of the 104 matches in the entire tournament taking place in 11 host cities.

Euronews

Somali football referee denied US entry will miss World Cup debut

The United States has denied entry to football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate a World Cup match.

Radio France Internationale

Iran's tickets for World Cup games in the US 'revoked'

The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team's three World Cup games in the United States.

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SPO:Iran's tickets for World Cup games in the US 'revoked'

The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team's three World Cup games in the United States.

AAP

World Cup 2026: Referee from Somalia denied entry to the US was about to make history

He was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns"

The Independent UK

Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked

The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States

The Independent UK

From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in history

The biggest World Cup ever, begins with 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament faces soaring ticket prices and political issues. FIFA predicts massive global viewership. The event unfolds amidst rising inflation and international conflicts. Fans are disappointed over high costs. The expanded…

The Economic Times

petpogo Redefines Pet AI Tech at "The Woof Cup" in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup begins, a unique football frenzy took over San Jose. Over the weekend, dozens of pet families gathered at Discovery Meadow for The Woof Cup, an innovative pet soccer tournament hosted by petpogo. The two-day…

AAP

Extreme heat at the World Cup: are FIFA’s safeguards enough?

On a midsummer day in Miami, temperatures can exceed 32°C with high humidity. In a full stadium of 65,000 fans, it can be several degrees hotter, posing a potential health risk to players.

The Conversation

Every Non-Soccer Celebrity at the 2026 World Cup This Summer

A host of non-soccer stars are expected to have some role to play at the biggest World Cup in the competition’s history.

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The Independent UK

Inside the World Cup’s biggest fan parties

All 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States are set to establish dedicated fan zones

The Independent UK

It’s ‘squeaky bum time’: The weird soccer phrases you should know for the World Cup 2026

Phrases like 'squeaky bum time' and executing a 'nutmeg' might initially baffle US audiences

Sports Illustrated

The Art of Savoring a World Cup—From ‘We’ll Deep-fry Your Paella’ to the Law of Jante

A fan’s attitude toward soccer’s biggest tournament—as well as a nation’s hopes—depends on where they live. Just ask Norway and Scotland.

Sports Illustrated

The Ultimate Individual World Cup Performance: Zinedine Zidane in 2006

Soccer’s grandest tournament is littered with epic individual displays.

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The Guardian - UK

A fascinating history of the World Cup: best podcasts of the week

Former US soccer player Merritt Mathias looks at times when the beautiful game has been a political football. Plus, a deep dive into who is funding Reform UK

International Business Times UK

England World Cup Base High Alert After Gun Violence Leaves Nine Wounded Minutes From Swope Soccer Village

A mass shooting near England's World Cup training base in Kansas City has left nine injured, raising security concerns just days before the team's arrival for the tournament.

The Conversation

Curaçao and Cabo Verde are into the World Cup. What impact can these ‘minnow nations’ make?

For the first time in history, soccer’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2026, marking one of the most radical changes ever made to the tournament.

The Economic Times

Christian Eriksen collapse video: Ex-Manchester United star footballer collapses during Denmark vs Ukraine soccer match, Danish Federation shares health update

Denmark vs Ukraine: Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark's game against Finland at the Euros in 2021.

The Independent UK

Denmark says soccer star Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after collapsing on field again in match

Christian Eriksen is conscious after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team according to the country’s soccer federation

The Conversation

Why don’t FIFA and the Premier League treat racist abuse as a workplace hazard?

When a Tottenham Hotspur Football Club fan hurled a banana peel that landed near Arsenal Football Club striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during a 2018 North London derby, a photographer captured the moment. That image became an arresting symbol of racism in soccer.

The Independent UK

Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup

Iran’s soccer team has arrived in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month

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