'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Fifa’s $13bn World Cup cash machine sparks scrutiny of its finances

Football’s governing body expects to earn record revenues from expanded tournament but critics question how money is spent

Cape Verde dreams of World Cup soccer glory, fears U.S. immigration dragnet

Migration is woven into the story of the small African nation of Cape Verde and its national soccer team, raising concern about who can attend the tournament.

By Rachel Chason

Algeria World Cup 2026 team guide

An easy ride through qualifying and a hard-to-read Africa Cup of Nations exit mean the Fennecs are an enigma This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

By Maher Mezahi

Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis

Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis.

Sideline Reporter Eleonora Incardona putting finishing touches on beach vacation before covering the World Cup

Italian sideline reporter Eleonora Incardona confirms she's heading back to America for the FIFA World Cup despite Italy missing the tournament.

Vancouver ranked best World Cup host city by Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches, citing transportation, walkability and mild weather for topping its ranking list released this month.

Betting giants reveal how many England fans think Three Lions will win World Cup

Some Scottish fans have backed the Three Lions to win the World Cup

By Anna Wise

Man United’s Altay Bayindir outlines lofty World Cup ambitions for Turkey

Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has highlighted his ambitious World Cup goal for Turkey ahead of the start of the tournament.Maiden World CupWith the World Cup set to kick off this week, t...

[Graphic News] Korea World Cup kits rank 21st, 35th

ESPN has ranked the 48 kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup based on visual appeal, placing South Korea’s uniforms in the middle-to-lower tier of the list. The national team's away kit ranked 21st, while its home kit came in 35th. The lavender away kit drew praise for its distinctive color scheme and glow-in-the-dark logo, though it fell short of the top tier. The red-and-black home kit, inspired by a tiger motif, was considered a solid design but lacked the originality to stand out among the tourna

By The Korea Herald

World Cup 2026: Five big questions as football's biggest tournament kicks off

How will Asian teams fare at the World Cup and what awaits them in this year's expanded tournament?

AI World Cup predictions: the machines love France

Four days to the World Cup: Meet four nations making their FIFA World Cup debut

At the last World Cup in Qatar in 2022, the host nation was the only debutant. Four years later, the expanded format has opened the door for four countries to make their first-ever appearance on football’s biggest stage. The post Four days to the World Cup: Meet four nations making their FIFA World Cup debut appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico - The Daily Star

Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico  The Daily Star

Odegaard on target as Norway, Morocco play out draw in World Cup friendly

Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equalizer as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match on Sunday. The post Odegaard on target as Norway, Morocco play out draw in World Cup friendly appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Australia World Cup 2026 team guide

The plan The Socceroos are stepping into the unknown as much as any side with a new crop of eye-catching attacking talents playing alongside a more experienced midfield and defensive core. Qualification for a sixth consecutive World Cup was sealed without needing to tread carefully through the playoffs for the first time since 2014, but […]

By Victor Atsu Tamakloe

Full List of Nigerians Playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup - GistReel

Full List of Nigerians Playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup  GistReel

Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Brim with Europe’s stars, the Elephants eye a surprise - Sportstar

Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Brim with Europe’s stars, the Elephants eye a surprise  Sportstar