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Should you boycott the World Cup? – The Latest
The football’s only just kicked off, but this World Cup has already seen its fair share of controversy. With a Somali referee barred from entering the US, Fifa president...
England v Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup opener – live
Key eventsA coven/seam quartet of green faced witches belt out a couple of musical numbers at Edgbaston. Nasser Hussain sounds about as confused as I am on Sky’s coverage...
Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina: World Cup 2026 – live
Key eventsHere’s what Jesse Marsch has had to say in the buildup, heralding the multiculturalism of his squad. Welcome words from the former Leeds manager. double quotation markFrom the...
World Cup live: Ticket price controversy leaves thousands of seats empty
By Jeremy Armstrong in Kansas CityTwo of England's most loyal fans have offered a US 'survival' guide for our supporters. Andy Milne, 63, and Garford Beck, 64, have attended...
World Cup 2026: Mexico off to winning start; empty seats in Guadalajara; USA and Canada enter fray – live
Key eventsLet’s start with the two match reports. More red cards than goals in the first game and a stirring fightback from South Korea in the second.Mexico 2-0 South...
Entertaining, even educational: Mexico’s World Cup opening ceremony delivers
ITV’s Mark Pougatch could barely contain his excitement. “Let’s be honest, opening ceremonies aren’t very memorable,” he offered, clearly intent on whipping up viewers into a frenzy of anticipation...
South Korea v Czechia: World Cup 2026 – live
Key eventsWelcome to Estadio Guadalajara, in my opinion the most architecturally striking venue of the tournament. At 45,000 it is the second smallest arena of the World Cup, but...
ITV delivers feisty start to World Cup coverage – and taunts BBC from glitzy studio
Don’t mention the war. Mark Pougatch mentioned it, right at the start of ITV’s World Cup coverage, but I think he got away with it. He also, to his...
