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FIFA confirm US has banned World Cup referee from entry days before tournament

www.express.co.uk

The World Cup begins in three days, but one refereeing official has been refused entry into the United States of America

World Cup referee issues statement after FIFA confirm entry into US has been blocked

www.mirror.co.uk

The World Cup begins in a matter of days, yet one referee has just been informed they will not be allowed to enter the United States of America

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Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised?

www.aljazeera.com

Cities remain optimistic despite lagging hotel bookings and high ticket prices that might deter foreign travellers.

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Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani: ‘MLS can become the second-biggest league in the world. Maybe the biggest’

www.theguardian.com

The Canadian has been tipped as Gianni Infantino’s successor. He defends World Cup ticket prices and explains why the Premier League may soon have a rival

Platini switches to French courts in FIFA feud

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Michel Platini is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.

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The FIFA World Cup is coming to Fire Sticks, and some matches will be free

www.pocket-lint.com

Amazon is launching a FIFA World Cup hub on Fire TV devices, with two matches available to stream for free.

FIFA Does Another U-Turn on Water Bottles

www.newser.com

Fans headed to the 2026 World Cup will, in fact, be able to bring some water with them. After sparking backlash by saying no water bottles would be permitted inside stadiums, FIFA has reversed course and will now allow each ticket-holder…

FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game

www.aljazeera.com

The World Cup has yet to start, but politics, war, and controversy are already competing with football.

Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How

dailyvoice.com

Chipotle is kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special deal for soccer fans.

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FIFA settles $75M transfer claim from former France player Lassana Diarra with no payment

wtop.com

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra sued FIFA for 65 million euros ($75 million) and settled…

FIFA president Infantino targeted in fresh criminal complaint by his former boss Platini

wtop.com

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino was targeted by a revived criminal complaint in France on Monday by his…

FIFA World Cup referees will earn $100,000 plus bonuses this summer as payments revealed

www.hitc.com

FIFA World Cup referees are in line for a significant payday this summer, with top officials set to earn around $100,000 for their roles at...

Bafana Bafana legend predicts WIN over Mexico at FIFA World Cup 2026

Former captain Steven Pienaar remains confident that South Africa can upset Mexico in their opening match of FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 odds: Futures picks, predictions, soccer best bets from proven expert

www.cbssports.com

Martin Green has analyzed the 2026 World Cup draw and locked in his best bets, overall winner, sleeper picks and top props

The American sports nerd's advanced guide to understanding soccer ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup

www.cbssports.com

From understanding basic rules to mastering advanced analytics, here is your graduate-level guide to watching the 2026 World Cup like a true nerd

FIFA World Cup Power Rankings: How does Canada stack up against the rest?

www.sportsnet.ca

The biggest sporting event on the planet is about to take centre stage. Before 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, Sportsnet ranks all 48 teams.

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, Award-Winning Somali Referee, Denied Entry to USA Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

www.latestly.com

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the first Somali referee selected for a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry into the US at Miami Airport and returned to Istanbul. Despite holding a valid visa, he was barred under US travel restrictions. Officials have…

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World rankings of all 48 FIFA World Cup 2026 teams – UPDATED

FIFA has updated its world rankings on the eve of FIFA World Cup 2026 which gets under way on Thursday, 11 June.