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Barcelona make Lamine Yamal World Cup request to Spain after injury blow
The Catalans want their superstar handled with care.
Apr 24
2 min
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Italian Football’s Problems Lie in a Familiar Place: Money
With Italy missing out on a third consecutive World Cup, many have been quick to try and diagnose the source of the nation’s footballing woes, diving deep into player pools, coaching strategies, and...
Apr 24
6 min
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Fifa criticized for ‘deeply concerning’ approach to ticketing for fans with disabilities
In a reversal from previous tournaments, companion tickets come at significant cost for the 2026 World Cup. Accessibility advocates are raising their concerns
Apr 24
4 min
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The great World Cup rip-off: How record-high football prices expose Fifa’s biggest issue
The 2026 World Cup is stacking up to be the most expensive, ever, and it’s the most dedicated fans who will be feeling the weight of the bill the most. In the fifth episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson ask: is there anything to be done about it?
Apr 24
3 min
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I sold my £3,500 record collection - but still can't afford to go to the World Cup
Robert McCahill cancelled plans to travel to the US with his brother after the cost of the trip reached £7,000.
Apr 24
3 min
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Marco Rubio says Iran is welcome at 2026 World Cup – with a catch
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran's national team is welcome to participate at the World Cup this summer — with a catch.
Apr 24
3 min
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Donald Trump weighs in as US envoy suggests Italy replace Iran at 2026 World Cup
U.S. President Donald Trump has responded after a special envoy suggested Italy replace Iran at the World Cup 2026, while FIFA have confirmed no such change is planned and Italy's own officials have dismissed the idea
Apr 24
4 min
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World Cup: Most Underrated Player From Each of the Three Favourites
Every World Cup-winning team has an underrated player that most onlookers instantly forget. Who played left back for Spain during their successful campaign in South Africa in 2010? Who played alongsid...
Apr 24
5 min
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Former Gunner to miss World Cup through injury
Former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry is set to miss both a potential Champions League final and the World Cup, confirming the news himself on social media.Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesSerge ...
Apr 24
2 min