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Fifa leadership ‘overruled US-based staff’ opposing World Cup dynamic pricing
A number of Fifa’s US-based staff advised against the use of dynamic pricing at the World Cup but were overruled by the world governing body’s leadership, according to multiple...
World Cup 2026: Messi makes history; Mbappé and Haaland double up; England face Ghana – live
Key eventsThe great one on his exploits: “It feels special, but like I’ve always said it does. Like I’ve said other times, I enjoy playing, having a good time...
Amine Gouiri pounces to give Algeria victory and condemn Jordan to early World Cup exit
Algeria stormed back to beat Jordan 2-1 and eliminate the World Cup debutants with a match to spare thanks to second-half goals from substitute Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri.Benbouali’s...
Haaland doubles up again as Norway defeat Senegal and seal spot in World Cup last 32
Erling Haaland’s second consecutive two-goal match led Norway into the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory against Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on...
Jordan v Algeria: World Cup 2026 – live
Key eventsThe Algerian and Jordanian teams have arrived. An hour-and-a-quarter to go until kick-off in this one.Algeria’s Luca Zidane, Riyad Mahrez and Amine Gouiri arrive at San Francisco Bay...
Norway v Senegal: World Cup 2026 – live
PreambleWeather seems to be just about the only thing that can slow France down in Group I, with their game against Iraq still in a holding pattern with players...
‘He’s the best’: magical Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time leading scorer
An exhausted Lionel Messi savoured the “special” feeling of becoming the World Cup’s all-time record goalscorer after his double gave Argentina a 2-0 victory over Austria.Messi broke Germany striker...
France v Iraq: World Cup 2026 – live
Key eventsHere’s Matjaz Hribar. “If there will be a storm in Philadelphia during the match,” he wonders, “will FIFA cancel the hydration break and introduce a drying break?” Good...
