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Examining the connection between sport and global relationships
Right now, the world is turning its attention to the United States as it hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It is the first of the two largest global sporting events coming to American shores in the next couple of years, the second being the 2028 Olympic Games hosted in Los Angeles. It also provides an opportunity to explore sport’s role in shaping America's relationship with the rest of the world — and one lab at Arizona State University has a head start.
FIFA make punishment decision after Fox violate rules of $485m World Cup TV deal
As most experts in the sports business industry will attest, Fox have got a bargain in buying the rights to air the FIFA World Cup in the United States for $485m. Aside from the natural interest from a population curious about the tournament taking place on their doorstep, FIFA – world soccer’s governing body – has created the conditions for the 2026 World Cup to be the most commercially-geared in history.
Saudi Arabia sports minister vows affordable and safe World Cup in 2034
Saudi Arabia's Sports Minister says the kingdom will work with FIFA to ensure ticket affordability and fan safety for the 2034 World Cup, amid regional instability and lessons from this year's finals in North America where costs have been a concern.
The World Cup is here. Here's how it can get kids moving.
A Wake Forest University professor says World Cup players could influence the health and wellbeing of local youth for years to come.
The unique World Cup position for Seattle sports fans and why it matters
What these six FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle signify is something far greater.
Tottenham join race for Moroccan wonderkid after World Cup debut
Saturday afternoon saw the 2026 FIFA World Cup usher in one of the names for the future into the global game, Morocco's Ayyoub Buaddi, with the wonderkid playing a large part of his national team's draw against perennial powerhouse Brazil. It was just more than just a debut, as it showed that Bouaddi can perform on the global stage against some of the best players in the world, emboldening the interest that teams had in him following his stellar campaign with Lille in Ligue 1, winning out on 49 tackles and recording 33 interceptions last season for the French outfit. All in all, the Moroccan wonderkid has been looked at and is being closely followed by the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Paris-Saint Germain, amongst others, but according to a recent report, yet another English club is pursuing the 18-year-old.
FIFA World Cup boosts sales at business in Manchester
With the World Cup in full swing across North America, one New Hampshire business is seeing a boost in sales.
Sweden vs Tunisia Extended Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Sweden and Tunisia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Tyler Terens and Maurice Edu.
Sweden vs Tunisia Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Sweden and Tunisia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Tyler Terens and Maurice Edu.
Iran vs. New Zealand 2026 livestream: How to watch World Cup for free
Live stream all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup without spending anything.
Tunisia pull goal back before break but Sweden still lead in World Cup
Listen on 5 Live and follow text updates as Sweden and Tunisia meet in the Fifa World Cup.
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2026 FIFA World Cup - Sweden vs Tunisia
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by JP Dellacamera and Lori Lindsey.
Rod Stewart called 'tone-deaf' for attending World Cup game a day canceling concert due to health issues
Rod Stewart slammed as "tone-deaf" by fans after canceling California concert due to illness then jetting to Boston for Scotland's FIFA World Cup match.
Netherlands vs Japan Extended Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Netherlands vs Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Darren Fletcher and Owen Hargreaves.
Netherlands vs Japan Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Netherlands and Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Darren Fletcher and Owen Hargreaves.
Arlington Mayor talks World Cup and Inter-city competition
Arlington is ground zero for the FIFA World Cup in North Texas. Mayor Jim Ross just won reelection and speaks with Lone Star Politics about the international event and city vs. city competition in North Texas which just led Plano to steal the Dallas Stars away from downtown Dallas.
Germany vs Curaçao Extended Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Germany and Curaçao in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Ian Darke and Landon Donovan.
Renton World Cup watch party zone brings big crowds, business for restaurants
Local businesses in downtown Renton say that the FIFA World Cup watch party zone at Legacy Square has been bringing in big crowds, and much appreciated revenue
Germany vs Curaçao Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Germany and Curaçao in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Ian Darke and Landon Donovan.
Australia vs Türkiye Extended Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Australia and Türkiye in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Jacqui Oatley and Warren Barton.
Australia vs Türkiye Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Australia and Türkiye in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Jacqui Oatley and Warren Barton.
Sweden vs. Tunisia 2026 livestream: How to watch World Cup for free
Live stream all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup without spending anything.
Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador 2026 livestream: How to watch World Cup for free
Live stream all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup without spending anything.
FIFA World Cup schedule June 14: Games, kickoff times, livestream
Matchday 4 features four games in the U.S. and Mexico.
Haiti vs Scotland Extended Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Haiti and Scotland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Ian Crocker and Danny Higginbotham.
Haiti vs Scotland Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Haiti and Scotland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Ian Crocker and Danny Higginbotham.
Qatar vs Switzerland Extended Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Qatar and Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Derek Rae and Rob Green.
Qatar vs Switzerland Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Qatar and Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Derek Rae and Rob Green.
Why Qatar qualified for World Cup, but not Italy
The qualification process can be quite misaligned with the FIFA world rankings.
Here's how to watch every FIFA World Cup match for FREE from anywhere on the planet
The biggest football competition in the world returns. We'll show you where to watch the World Cup online from anywhere.
Best Moments of 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Match Day Two
Check out the Best Moments of 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Match Day Two.
United States vs Paraguay Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between United States and Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by John Strong and Stu Holden.
Christian Pulisic 'Good' After Halftime Sub In USA's World Cup Opener vs. Paraguay
United States men's national team star Christian Pulisic appears to be "good" after subbing out of the Americans' 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium.
Safeguarding the Beautiful Game: DisasterAWARE Powers World Cup Health Security
With more than 6.5 million fans from over 100 countries converging on cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the public health stakes are significant. The team is leveraging DisasterAWARE for timely, integrated situational awareness...
World Cup Roundup: Co-Hosts USA And Canada Make History
Here is everything you might have missed from Day 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Panthers are telling the world's biggest sports stories at FIFA World Cup 2026
Meet a few of the students and alumni covering the FIFA World Cup for top organizations.
The diplomacy and realist politics of the World Cup
FIFA reflects international tensions while continuing to provide one of the few arenas where nations can compete without resorting to force.
South Korea vs Czechia Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between South Korea and Czechia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Jacqui Oatley and Warren Barton.
USA Today columnist says United States has already 'lost' the World Cup because of politics, Donald Trump
USA Today columnist Nancy Armour claims the 2026 FIFA World Cup reveals America as a hateful nation, inaccurately blaming Trump and ticket prices.
Sportswashed: FIFA's long love affair with authoritarians
Political scientist and ex–soccer pro Jules Boykoff on how Trump—like Putin before him—is the World Cup's biggest winner.
Mexico vs South Africa Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Mexico and South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Ian Darke and Landon Donovan
2026 FIFA World Cup™ Opening Ceremony 🌎
Check out the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™!
When Does Argentina Play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Full Fixtures, Dates & Kick-Off Times
Defending champions Argentina begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in Group J as they look to retain the title they won in Qatar four years ago.
FIFA forces Haiti to remove political imagery from World Cup jersey
Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after it was deemed too political by FIFA just months after the Caribbean nation had to amend its Winter Olympic uniforms.
Haiti's World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform
Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after FIFA deemed it too political.
Marketing genius or own goal? Science World soccer ball free advertising for Adidas, FIFA
The giant soccer ball installed over the Science World dome in Vancouver has prominent Adidas and FIFA branding on it, even though neither organization paid into the project.
DAZN, DirecTV Latin America strike sports channel deal ahead of World Cup
Sports streaming platform DAZN, backed by British-American billionaire Len Blavatnik, said it had struck a deal to bring DirecTV Latin America's DSPORTS channels to its platform in five countries, expanding its soccer offering as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off.
Ticket prices and streaming services are squeezing fans out of sports
Sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, and FIFA may be locking out fans and undermining their own business with high prices and too many streaming deals.
Local businesses roll out custom merch as World Cup crowds expected to boost economy
With Philadelphia projected to generate roughly $770 million in economic activity from upcoming FIFA World Cup matches, local businesses are preparing for an influx of fans by offering new merchandise infused with Philly flair.
New Jersey launches digital public health hub ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
New Jersey launches new digital public health hub ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Why the World Cup Could Cost U.S. Employers $30 Billion This Summer
For the first time in 32 years, the tournament will return to the U.S. However, that's not necessarily good news for American business leaders.
How Much Should Governments Invest in Sports? Soccer Offers a Test Case.
The growth of soccer in the United States reflects decades of public-sector involvement, raising broader questions about sports-related economic development.
A Moment of Truth for American Grass
U.S. scientists have spent years prepping for the World Cup—and trying to keep bad turf from ruining it.
NACCHO Highlights Local Health Departments' Preparedness Efforts Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of the country's over 3,300 local health departments, commends...
The Londoner Pub expanding to Arlington, near entertainment district
A British family that has called North Texas home for more than 30 years is excited to share its history with international fans during the FIFA World Cup.
The World Cup could be a petri dish for disease. Wastewater could sound the alarm
As millions of soccer fans pack FIFA World Cup venues, public health scientists created a wastewater monitoring network to forecast potential disease threats—from measles to Ebola
It's all kicking off: how much do you know about the science of football?
Kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup by testing your knowledge of the physics of football
World Cup politics take center stage as sportsbook posts odds on protests, defections and Trump appearances
LOS ANGELES — The FIFA World Cup has always reflected more than just soccer.
World Cup visitor surge raises risk of flu and measles spread, health experts warn
As Seattle prepares to host an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, local health officials and infectious disease experts say they are ready.
World Cup visitor surge raises risk of flu and measles spread, health experts warn
As Seattle prepares to host an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, local health officials and infectious disease experts say they are ready.
4 World Cup Health Tips For 2026: An ER Doc’s Guide To Staying Healthy
An ER doc's guide to the biggest health risks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 4 tips on heat, alcohol, vaccines, and how to stay safe across 16 cities this summer.
How Sports Are a Local Growth Engine
A recent Wharton panel discussed the potential economic impact of Philadelphia hosting the FIFA World Cup and other major events.
How one World Cup match shaped Ryan Madden’s life in sports
Inspired by a formative childhood memory, the Mizzou alumnus now helps shape how fans experience soccer in central Texas as the world’s biggest sporting event returns to U.S. soil.
Coca-Cola and Notre Dame bring poverty alleviation efforts to host cities during the FIFA World Cup 2026
When the FIFA World Cup 2026 games kick off this week, bringing global attention to cities across North America, communities from Boston and Miami to Toronto, Dallas and Los Angeles will come together for one of the world’s largest sporting events. In these same cities, the University of Notre Dame’s Urban Poverty and Business Initiative (UPBI), a program aimed at helping underrepresented populations create and grow independent businesses, is working with local partners to strengthen small business ecosystems throughout a total of 59 cities, including a strategic activation in 13 soccer host cities.
FIFA wanted a World Cup without politics
How has Donald Trump's return to the presidency shaped expectations for the 2026 World Cup in the United States? As millions travel to North America and billions look on globally, DW looks beyond the glamour of the game.
FIFA World Cup 2026: The science behind perfect football pitches
From sand‑based soils to underground heating, explore the mechanics of playing surfaces for the FIFA World Cup.
PAHO issues health recommendations for travelers and attendees of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
“With Health, We All Win” campaign encourages simple steps to stay safe and enjoy the eventWashington, D.C., June 8, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued new public health recommendations for travelers and people attending mass gatherings during the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
FIFA World Cup 2026 bold predictions
The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on Thursday. Running from June 11th to July 19th, the much-anticipated tournament will bring exciting matches in the world’s sport. 48 teams, through 104 fixtures, will give their all to achieve world glory. Argentina…
What North Texas health leaders do isn’t changing for FIFA World Cup, but how they do it is
Soccer fans from around the world will be coming to North Texas this month for the FIFA World Cup. Local health leaders have been preparing for the influx of people for about a year and a half. Hospital and public health officials say what they’re doing hasn’t changed much, but how they do it has.
See fLEX Device developed by University of Tennessee Turfgrass Science, Management
The fLEX Device uses a cleat to test the playability of a natural turfgrass pitch.
A big week for two Big Tech businesses
SpaceX IPO launches, Apple to hit reset, Trump turns 80, Fifa World Cup 2026 kicks off
Local businesses prepare ahead of massive crowds expected for World Cup in Houston
Just around the corner from Shell Energy Stadium is the local bar Chapman & Kirby, where the staff is getting ready to be part of an event that will put Houston in the global spotlight.
Tuchel reveals ‘honest’ talks with Toney about England role
Thomas Tuchel has revealed he has had “one or two honest conversations” with Ivan Toney about his role in the England squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Toney, who plays in the Saudi Pro Lea...
Iranian and African journalists denied necessary World Cup visas, sports press association says
AIPS president Gianni Merlo said in a letter to FIFA that the cases are "countless and unacceptable" and part of a "long-standing" problem.
World Cup a ‘shot in the dark’ for Seattle, but many businesses hopeful
Seattle businesses are holding their breath to see if the economic boom predicted to hit the city during the FIFA World Cup pans out.
FIFA World Cup 2026 brings economic boost to Richmond businesses
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, Richmond business owners are preparing for what could be one of the busiest stretches of the summer.
FIFA Fan Festival Unveils Entertainment Schedule
Organizers of the FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles announced Friday a lineup of live music, match broadcasts and cultural programming for a four-day celebration surrounding the start of the World Cup 2026. The festival, scheduled for June 11-14 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, will feature public watch parties for World Cup matches, musical performances, […]
UT professor spent years researching grass science ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Doctor John Sorochan with the University of Tennessee has spent decades researching grass science. More than eight years ago, he was approached by the World Cup organization to help with
How America Broke The World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be the most profitable tournament for FIFA and the most expensive for fans in history. But why?
South Florida businesses question whether FIFA's economic boost estimate for the World Cup will become reality
FIFA estimates the seven games played in the area could generate $1.3 billion in economic activity.
Science in action: A look inside the health lab tracking World Cup disease risks
Health professionals gathered at Georgetown University are tracking global health data to help prevent deadly diseases from spreading during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Science in action: A look inside the health lab tracking World Cup disease risks
Health professionals gathered at Georgetown University are tracking global health data to help prevent deadly diseases from spreading during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
This viral NYC World Cup festival brings Africa’s biggest stars to Brooklyn
As New York prepares for one of the busiest weekends of the summer with FIFA World Cup festivities set to draw visitors from around the globe, a
Algeria: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Vladimir Petkovic guides Algeria back to the FIFA World Cup this summer for the first time since 2014.The Desert Foxes make a fifth tournament appearance, following 1982, 1986, 2010 and 2014. Their de...
Iraq: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Iraq end a 40-year wait at the FIFA World Cup this summer as the Lions of Mesopotamia return to football’s biggest stage for the first time since Mexico 1986.Their last appearance brought three defe...
Senegal: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Sadio Mané leads Senegal into a fourth FIFA World Cup this summer, still chasing the heights of their 2002 fairytale.The Lions of Teranga reached the quarter-finals on their tournament debut, beating...
Jordan: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Jordan make their FIFA World Cup debut this summer, joining Cape Verde, Curaçao and Uzbekistan as the four tournament newcomers.The Al-Nashama qualified by finishing second in AFC third-round Group B...
France lose to Ivory Coast
With a week to go until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France with FC Bayern duo Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise in the starting line-up suffered a friendly defeat against Ivory Coast on Th...
Sweden: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Sweden goes to North America for the FIFA World Cup this summer as they look to make a lasting impact on the global stage after missing out in 2022.Graham Potter steadied the ship in the qualifying pr...
Netherlands: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Netherlands travel to North America for the FIFA World Cup this summer with a renewed sense of ambition, looking to finally go one step further after a history of near misses on the biggest stage.The ...
India vs Tajikistan FIFA friendly; Hariharan-Arjun in Indonesia Open QF: Indian Sports LIVE, June 5
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 5, 2026.