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Tuesday, May 5

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FOX is hiring a “Chief FIFA World Cup Watcher” to watch every single match

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FOX Sports is offering one football fan what might be the ultimate FIFA World Cup job: getting paid to watch every single match of the 2026 tournament.

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Gayton McKenzie unveils 16 fan winners heading to FIFA World Cup 2026

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced the 16 winners of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition.

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The Great Dane Returns: Peter Schmeichel Joins FOX Sports For 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Peter Schmeichel will return to FOX Sports this summer as part of the star-studded broadcast crew covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Some hotels say FIFA World Cup 2026 bookings are falling short of expectations

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Less than 40 days before the FIFA World Cup 2026, some hotels say bookings have not met the expectations they set a year ago.

Meet 8 countries that have won the FIFA World Cup

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Since the first-ever FIFA World Cup held in Uruguay in 1930, only eight countries have claimed the coveted prize, a hallmark of excellence and remarkable reality for football lovers to savour.

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Sports News | Lamine Yamal Returns to Grass Training, Boosting Spain's FIFA World Cup Hopes

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Despite the setback, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente remains optimistic about Yamal's availability for the global tournament, underlining the player's importance to his plans.

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FIFA World Cup winner odds

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is getting closer, and the early winner odds already show which teams are favorites. The tournament will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making it the biggest World Cup ever. More teams…

FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks

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The Iranians open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.

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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks

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FIFA has invited the Iranian football federation (FFIRI) to its headquarters for talks over the country's participation at this year's World Cup.

World Cup's most immersive watch party: See FIFA matches live at Cosm dome shared reality experience

Immersive entertainment company Cosm has struck a deal to bring fans the front-row viewing experience at World Cup matches to their shared reality domes across the U.S. this summer.

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Hong Kong set for Fifa Asean Cup Cambodia and Brunei battles

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Hong Kong will have an immediate opportunity to climb into the top tier of the Fifa Asean Cup this year, according to a report from Southeast Asia.

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No FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast deals signed in India, China

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Discussions on the sale of media rights in both countries are ongoing, FIFA says weeks before the World Cup begins.

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FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment

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Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff ​members by FIFA's Ethics Committee.

Monday, May 4

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Fifa bans former Guyana football chief for five years over sexual harassment

Fifa announced its decision to ban Ian Alves on Monday

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Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis as blackout fears grow in India and China

Fifa is yet to agree broadcast rights deals with India and China ahead of the start of the World Cup next month

Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis after India makes low rights offer, no China decision

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Millions of football fans in the world’s two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup, which starts next month, because of a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China.

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FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis in India and China

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Millions of soccer fans in the world's two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup that starts ⁠next month, due to a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China.

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Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Australia hunts for knockout consistency

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Long known for their physical resilience and "never-say-die" spirit, Australia is now looking to establish itself as a consistent threat beyond the group stages, moving past the tag of a perennial underdog.