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Council leader hits back after Scotland flags banned during World Cup

MIDLOTHIAN Council’s leader has said a decision to stop workers displaying Scotland flags or wearing the national jersey during the World Cup had…

The National (Scotland)

The weak link theory that will decide who wins the World Cup

While Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and co draw inevitable focus, there is an argument that this tournament will be won by the 11th name on the teamsheet

The Independent UK

Folarin Balogun: Will the USMNT Striker Challenge for the World Cup Golden Boot?

The emerging star scored twice in his World Cup debut last week.

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How FIFA restructured the World Cup into its biggest payday ever, as host cities face a budget shortfall

Gianni Infantino promised to quadruple FIFA's income back in 2016, and now he's throwing "104 Super Bowls" with an unprecedented tournament.

Fortune

This bicycle-riding rescue pup just became the World Cup’s cutest star

As World Cup fever grips Mexico City, an unlikely star has emerged

The Independent UK

Players are human beings and social media comments reach us. But the focus has to be on the pitch

The pressure of wearing the Brazil shirt can be heavy but also creates a positive kind of responsibility

The Guardian - UK

USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action

LOS ANGELES - The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti.

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Awer Mabil moved to Australia aged 10 as a refugee. He is now set to face USMNT at the World Cup

The winger was born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents who had escaped civil war. He moved to Australia aged 10

The Independent UK

Fans are fuming after World Cup tickets they bought through resale sites fall through

The World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA's ticketing system and outside resale platforms

AAP

Mexico advances in the World Cup and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

June 12-18, 2026

The Independent UK

World Cup day eight highlights: Mexico become first team to qualify for last 32 as injury to Ismael Kone overshadows Canada's thrashing of Qatar

Mexico beat South Korea to book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup

FourFourTwo

Mexico become first team to reach knockout stage

Co-hosts Mexico are the first team through to the World Cup knockout stage after a hard-fought 1-0 win against South Korea.

AAP

South Africa hold Czechs 1-1, keep World Cup knockout dream alive

During a hard-fought battle in Atlanta, South Africa and the Czech Republic ended their clash in a 1-1 stalemate. Teboho Mokoena's late penalty salvaged a point for South Africa after an opening goal from Michal Sadilek put the Czechs ahead. This result ensures that both teams remain in contention for…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage after beating South Korea

Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea at a jubilant Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday. Luis Romo scored shortly after half-time, capitalising on a goalkeeping error, to seal Mexico's second straight win and confirm them…

France 24

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The Independent UK

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup

The Guardian - AU

The Crunch: Climate refugees, visualising Elon Musk’s wealth, and the many ways to analyse the World Cup

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International Business Times

Could World Cup Crowds Threaten The Water Infrastructure Of New York And New Jersey?

For some communities already contending with water access challenges, the World Cup threatens to further strain systems already under pressure.

France 24

Did a Hitler lookalike really attend Germany's World Cup game?

The World Cup is well underway across North America, bringing its usual mix of spectacular goals, historic upsets and colourful stadium crowds. But alongside the genuine celebrations, a wave of manipulated media is flooding social media. From a fake Hitler lookalike to hyper-realistic female football enthusiasts designed exclusively to bait…

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Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations

In today's edition: Leaders from Africa and the Caribbean meet in Ghana for a landmark conference on reparatory justice. Also, Taiwan has accused Kenya of bowing to Chinese pressure to sideline Taiwanese officials who were meant to take part in an international oceans forum that wrapped up in Mombasa. And…

The Independent UK

Brazilian fans warned not to dress Rocky statue ahead of Haiti match

Every fan who stopped for a snapshot or a selfie left the bronze fighter exactly as they found him

The Conversation

‘Park the bus’, ‘the false nine’ and ‘total football’: what do soccer’s strange phrases mean?

The World Cup captures the attention of passionate supporters all around the world, as well as casual fans who get swept up in the excitement every four years.

The Guardian - US

How a furiously contested friendly set the stage for USA v Australia at the World Cup

After Mauricio Pochettino’s passionate half-time speech last October, the USA shaped up and started on the path to a rematch against the Australians in Seattle

FourFourTwo

Switzerland vs Bosnia predictions as both sides look to progress from the World Cup group stage

A win will put either side in with a great chance of qualifying into the knockout stages.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow and Boston to become twin cities after Tartan Army takeover

GLASGOW is set to be formally twinned with Boston after thousands of Tartan Army members descended on the city for the World Cup ...

The Mary Sue

The World Cup Trophy Ceremony Is Set to Become a Political Spectacle as Trump Gears up to Ignore FIFA Rules for the Spotlight

This isn’t the first time Trump has muscled his way into a football ceremony.

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