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• What’s happening? Alarming poll finds that half of Americans do not care about the World Cup

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  Only 22 percent of Americans said they were ‘very interested’ in the World Cup

• Fifa announce ‘fan-centric’ change to national anthems at World Cup 2026

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  The World Cup 2026 will see new visuals before kick-off with Fifa changing the format of the pre-match ceremony to include non-starters

• Why FIFA’s World Cup ticket pricing controversy keeps getting worse

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  Attending the men’s Fifa World Cup 2026 will be much more expensive than any previous World Cup

• World Cup 2026: When are the US and Canada opening ceremonies, who is performing and how can I watch on TV?

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  After Shakira lit up the Mexican opening ceremony, it will soon be the turn of co-hosts the USA and Canada

• Mexico City metro station’s World Cup makeover divides locals as it’s branded ‘failed aesthetic’

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  The criticisms come in the midst of wider social unrest in Mexico City

• The World Cup is here – What the US fan needs to know about English football culture, from a lifer

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  The most-watched sports competition in the world has arrived on the shores of North America - here is a brief guide to English football culture

• Mexico World Cup celebrations overshadowed by bubbling social tensions and protests

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  World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world

• Who is Christina Unkel? American rules analyst and VAR expert adds insight for ITV during World Cup 2026

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  The former referee impressed television viewers during the opening matches of Euro 2024

• Mexico, South Africa and Son Heung-min: What’s on today at the 2026 World Cup and how to watch

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  The 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico as the first of 104 games gets underway at the famous Estadio Azteca

• Mary Earps nears WSL return as former Lioness confirms PSG departure

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  Earps arrived at PSG from Manchester United in summer 2024

• World Cup third-place rankings explained: Is one win enough to qualify?

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  The eight-best third-placed teams will advance to the last-32 of the World Cup

• Will Donald Trump be at the USA’s first 2026 World Cup game against Paraguay?

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  USA will begin their World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday evening