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FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game
FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game The World Cup has yet to start, but politics, war, and controversy are already competing with football. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with controversies to match. From the US mass deportation campaign and travel restrictions to the war with Iran, football’s biggest stage is raising questions far beyond the game.
From AFCON to World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse
From AFCON to World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse Morocco’s success is built on an effective strategy, but there has been some upheaval in the run-up to the World Cup. In a couple of decades, Morocco went from being regularly eliminated in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and failing to qualify for several successive World Cups to sitting inside the top 10 of the FIFA men’s rankings, reaching the semifinals at the Qatar World Cup in 2022 and being...
FIFA World Cup 2026 free-to-air live matches in Singapore: Mediacorp schedule released for 28 games
FIFA World Cup 2026 free-to-air live matches in Singapore: Mediacorp schedule released for 28 games Defending champions Argentina, five-time World Cup winners Brazil, as well as European heavyweights England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain are all set to feature in the 23 group-stage games aired live for free. SINGAPORE: From defending champion Argentina meeting Algeria in the group stage to England playing against Ghana, the schedule of the 28 free-to-air live matches...
Experts issue climate warning ahead of expanded FIFA World Cup
Experts issue climate warning ahead of expanded FIFA World Cup Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup could become the "most polluting ever," according to a new report examining football's relationship with climate change. The study, released ahead of this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, claims football's governing bodies are prioritizing commercial expansion over environmental concerns, saying the sport has become...
Somali referee denied US entry, dropped from FIFA World Cup 2026
Somali referee barred from World Cup after US entry denial June 9, 2026A Somali referee set to become his country's first to officiate a World Cup match has been denied entry into the US, ending his involvement in the football tournament. Omar Artan was turned away on Saturday after arriving at Miami International Airport and told to return to Istanbul, from where he had flown. He was named Africa's best referee in 2025.
FIFA World Cup 2026 LEGO set now less than a fiver with money-saving deal stack
FIFA World Cup 2026 LEGO set now less than a fiver with money-saving deal stack New TopCashback customers can save nearly £18 on the official LEGO FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Emblem set at Argos, bringing the price down to just £2.84 The FIFA World Cup 2026 is merely weeks away from getting underway, with football supporters across the globe preparing to back their nation's squad. While the World Cup commences on June 11, opening with a match between Mexico and South Africa, those who can't...
Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised?
Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised? Cities remain optimistic despite lagging hotel bookings and high ticket prices that might deter foreign travellers. Global sporting events like the FIFA World Cup are often pitched to host cities as economic jackpots.
India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA
India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women’s World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034. FIFA has struck a deal with India’s Zee Entertainment to broadcast the World Cup in the country, ending a months-long standoff over the tournament’s availability in one of the last major markets where rights remained unsold. While the financial terms of the package – signed on Monday – were not disclosed,...
Rob Gronkowski is 'Team USA all the way' despite being a soccer novice ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
It’s officially World Cup week around the globe, and for the U.S. men’s national team, it’s the quest to make a run on home soil. While soccer isn’t remotely close to the national sport, the feeling of patriotism and support for the USMNT is expected in full force when kickoff comes on June 12 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California. Just ask legendary NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski, who may still be learning the game he never played growing up, but is "Team USA all the way" as they gear up...
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who got them for free
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who got them for free Mispriced tickets were sold through the official World Cup site ahead of next week’s showpiece event for FIFA. FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error. The tickets were “allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process,” FIFA said in a statement on Thursday.