How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV

The BBC will broadcast Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998, when they take on Haiti on 14 June, plus their final group match against Brazil and England's group match against Ghana.

One billion pints: beer giants prepare for booziest World Cup in history

An expanded tournament held in beer-friendly countries will result in an extra 1bn pints being consumed, say analysts

Brazil, 24 years from a World Cup title, looks to a foreigner to rediscover its soul

The Italian Carlo Ancelotti, the most decorated club coach in soccer history, is the first foreigner to lead the most successful nation.

By Marina Dias

Australia v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 warm-up – live

Updates from the Socceroos’ final pre-tournament friendly Kick-off time in San Diego is midday local/5am AEST Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Hello friends and welcome to live coverage of this final World Cup warm-up friendly between Australia and Switzerland. Kick-off at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego is noon Saturday local time (5am Sunday AEST). Today’s match is the final opportunity for both nations to nail down their starting sides and tweak any last-minute tactics ahead of...

By Samantha Lewis

World Cup 2026: Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north?

After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?

World Cup stadium workers vote to authorize strike days before tournament citing ICE concerns

SoFi Stadium workers voted to authorize a strike one week before the World Cup, citing stalled contract talks and fears over ICE presence at matches.

Frustrations on multiple fronts set to collide with Mexico City World Cup opening day

Several sectors and movements are planning to launch protests and blockades on highways across Mexico, targeting the FIFA World Cup's opening day in Mexico City on June 11.

Mo Johnson relishing golden World Cup adventure

Moesha Johnson is enjoying an overseas open water swimming adventure that has seen her win gold at every stage. But these are all just stepping stones for the biggest prize of all at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

By Simon Smale

Germany news: Teen Karl to miss World Cup through injury

Bayern Munich's 18-year-old midfielder Lennart Karl sustained an injury during training in Chicago. Meanwhile, politically-motivated crimes have doubled in a decade, according to a newspaper report. DW has the latest.

What does Washington’s latest AI chip guidance mean for Chinese tech firms?

China’s Ministry of Commerce has lashed out at Washington’s latest guidance on advanced artificial intelligence chip exports, accusing the United States of abusing export controls and disrupting the global semiconductor supply chain. But trade lawyers and industry insiders said the actual fallout over the new document could be far more limited than the geopolitical fireworks suggest. The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued guidance on May 31, stating licences would be required to...

By Howard Liu

I'm an American mom. I love the World Cup more than any other sporting event — even the Super Bowl.

The author says the World Cup became more meaningful after she became a parent. Courtesy of the author Motherhood changed my perspective on the World Cup. The six-week tournament on the global stage creates a tangible connection to heritage. It makes memories and deepens relationships between families and across oceans. It all started with a onesie, as so many parenthood journeys do. The Ipswich Town Tractor Boys gear traveled across the Atlantic before I snuck it onto my then-infant son, j...

England vs New Zealand LIVE: Thomas Tuchel facing tricky selection calls in World Cup warm-up

England’s preparations for the tournament intensify against New Zealand in Tampa – on a pitch that has provoked concern

By Alan Smith

McTominay starts as Scotland face Bolivia in final World Cup warm-up

Watch live Sportscene coverage, listen to Sportsound commentary, follow live text updates and be part of the conversation as Scotland face Bolivia in New Jersey.

Sling Goes All-In for June With $60 Streaming Package for NBA Final, Stanley Cup Final and World Cup

OTT provider Sling is making its bid to be a top summer streaming destination, with a new deal that gets you access to the World Cup, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals and dozens of other live TV shows and marquee events in one package. Sling is billing it as “everything worth watching in June” and […]

By Tim Chan

Shreyas Iyer was 'close' to India's T20 World Cup squad, Agarkar drops bombshell

Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain for India's upcoming T20 tours of Ireland and England, marking his return to the T20 setup. Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also earned a historic maiden call-up as the youngest player ever selected for an Indian team. This signals a new direction for India's T20 squad.

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Tagging Along With the Viral Anti-Trump Street Artists Turning L.A. Into Their Canvas

Lighting up the town with VJayBombs, the trio of anonymous guerilla artists skewering the administration in building-sized projections all around town.

By Lexy Perez

FIFA allows water bottles again at World Cup 2026, but with riders

LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of FIFA World Cup

Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have overwhelmingly voted to authorise a potential strike during the World Cup, just days before football’s global showpiece begins. The Unite Here Local 11 union, which represents about 2,000 stadium food and beverage workers, is demanding better pay along with assurances that federal immigration agents will not be allowed to enter the venue. A whopping 96 per cent of voters approved the strike call, meaning they have the green light to walk off the job...

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Panama vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dragons’ final test ahead of the World Cup

The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team will take on Panama in St. Louis, United States, on Saturday in their final warm-up match ahead of t

France to edge out Spain for World Cup glory, economists say

France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation. For 160 respondents from nearly every continent, this poll conducted once every four years […]

Ranking the 50 greatest players in World Cup history

US Bill Seeks To End H-1B Visa Route To Green Card

Congressman Chip Roy introduced the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act on Thursday. The proposed legislation also seeks to scrap the optional practical training (OPT) programme

Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Iranian state TV said the players and their technical staff had received visas, but 15 others on the administrative and management side had not.

Boza Serves as Panama’s Musical Ambassador for World Cup 2026 & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

Plus, Maná's drumkit lands at The Met, and Hamilton, RaiNao and other Latin artists join YouTube Foundry’s 2026 class.

By Isabela Raygoza

Pentagon raises Israel spy threat to highest level: NBC report

'They are exceedingly interested in what we are up to,' says think tank expert

By Anadolu Agency

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury - The Daily Star

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury  The Daily Star

The Roots of the U.S.-Russia Rivalry

A deep dive into the history of US-Russia relations.

By Yves Smith

LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of World Cup

SoFi Stadium food and beverage workers threaten a strike over pay and immigration concerns, just days before the World Cup kicks off in Los Angeles. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-stadium-workers-threaten-strike-ahead-of-world-cup/

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The 10 greatest moments in World Cup history for Mexico

Mexico has hosted a record three World Cups and played in 18 total. Bob Pateman scoured the archives to find the 10 greatest moments ever for El Tri. The post The 10 greatest moments in World Cup history for Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Bob Pateman

Argentina centre-back Balerdi out of World Cup

Argentina and Marseille central defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury, the world champions announced on Saturday. The post Argentina centre-back Balerdi out of World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

The beautiful game, the ugly politics: U.S. visa row hits World Cup credibility - Tehran Times

The beautiful game, the ugly politics: U.S. visa row hits World Cup credibility  Tehran Times

Venezuelans Want to Watch the World Cup, But It’s Easier Said Than Done

Following the world’s biggest sporting event comes down to affording it, and whether power outages allow us to watch

By Gustavo Hernández A.

Mona Montrage, 31 other Ghanaians named in US ‘Worst of the Worst’ arrested criminal list

A total of 32 Ghanaian nationals have been listed in a United States government database that identifies foreign nationals arrested for various criminal offences, with some of those affected facing possible removal proceedings.

By David Apinga

More minutes for Lukaku as Belgium thump Tunisia in final World Cup warm-up - bdnews24.com

More minutes for Lukaku as Belgium thump Tunisia in final World Cup warm-up  bdnews24.com

Every Premier League player at the FIFA World Cup 2026 - The Football Faithful

Every Premier League player at the FIFA World Cup 2026  The Football Faithful