Tootfinder

Sources: Fox is paying $485M for 2026 World Cup broadcast rights, an estimated $500M to $1B below market value, after FIFA moved to avoid litigation with Fox (Tariq Panja/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.co…

How a Curious FIFA Deal Gave Fox a Huge Bargain for World Cup Broadcast Rights
A decision to stave off litigation between Fox and FIFA turned into a bonanza worth hundreds of millions of dollars in discounted World Cup rights to the broadcaster.

Democrats grapple uncomfortably with World Cup success (Adam Wren/Politico)
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/06/25/world-cup-2026/democrats-grapple-world-cup-success-00977530
http://www.memeorandum.com/260625/p139#a260625p139

From World Cup star to the NFL? Plus: Why Brendan Sorsby's waiting https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7395439/2026/06/25/from-world-cup-star-to-the-nfl-plus-why-brendan-sorsbys-waiting/

World Cup games at Cowboys' stadium have something Dallas NFL games don't https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/att-stadium-dallas-cowboys-world-cup-curtains/90699559007/

USMNT turn page to World Cup knockout round; LaMelo Ball trade grades; Prisco's Top 100 NFL players

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/usmnt-world-cup-lamelo-ba…

Amnesty International
and dozens of U.S. civil and human rights groups issued a
“World Cup travel advisory” Thursday,
warning tournament visitors of
“rising authoritarianism and increasing violence” in the United States
during Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement.

Amnesty International warns World Cup visitors of US authoritarianism
Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence" in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The advisory Thursday highlights potential arbitrary entry denials and invasive searches. It cites aggressive immigration enforcement in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, which have led to accusations of racial profiling. Tourism officials have condemned the a…

Trump will present the World Cup trophy. It could be VERY awkward (Zachary B. Wolf/CNN)
https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/25/politics/trump-present-world-cup-trophy
http://www.memeorandum.com/260626/p92#a260626p92

The World Cup is breaking streaming records, including a 12M-viewer high for Brazil's CazéTV on YouTube and Telemundo's 6.1M viewers for Mexico vs. South Korea (Janko Roettgers/The Verge)
https://www.theverge.com/column/956756/world-cup-streaming

How the World Cup became a US streaming success story
Qatar’s hot summer and Venu’s failed launch contributed to better streaming options for US soccer fans. 

Please don't exaggerate: while the most expensive 2026 football world cup final seat are being advertised at $2.3m each, peanuts if you are a billionaire, the cheapest (top row, behind goal) are on sale for a smidgeon less than $11k.
Even so, still completely daft prices.
https://www.

Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup 'Pride Match' in Seattle (Andrew Destin/Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-seattle-iran-egypt-gay-pride-lgbtq-c8243854034c3500b0a5663cb174f101
http://www.memeorandum.com/260626/p48#a260626p48

👕 How USMNT players designed the boldest kits in generations for World Cup 2026
#sports

How USMNT players designed the boldest kits in generations for World Cup 2026
The US men’s national team hated their 2022 World Cup look. Four years later, they were given control over what they will be wearing this year on home soil

„It was a great game. A great game. Unfortunately the USA didn‘t win. I would have played, but they wouldn’t let me. We would have won, you know. I‘m that good, you know.“
https://universeodon.com/@memeorandum/116801473108821467

„FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition“ ist ein einziges Trauerspiel
Die FIFA ist zurück auf der Videospielbühne und liefert mit „FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition“ ein historisches Debakel ab: Passt perfekt, meint Josef Erl.

„FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition“ ist ein einziges Trauerspiel
Die FIFA ist zurück auf der Videospielbühne und liefert mit „FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition“ ein historisches Debakel ab: Passt perfekt, meint Josef Erl.

> Subject line: "FIFA - FAP - CONFIRMATION". Yes, FIFA's Agent Platform is officially called FAP. I cannot make this up. FAP CONFIRMATION. Moving on.
https://bobdahacker.com/blog/fifa-hack

FIFA clashes with Iran, Egypt over rainbow symbols at World Cup Pride Match (Adam Crafton/The Athletic)
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7391986/2026/06/24/world-cup-pride-match-seattle-flags/
http://www.memeorandum.com/260626/p45#a260626p45

The World Cup in Las Vegas: Pool parties, star-spangled dungarees and 480 cans of Tennent's https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7382026/2026/06/22/world-cup-las-vegas/

Team Europe won the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) for the fifth consecutive year. https://newshub.medianet.com.au/2026/05/team-europe-defends-reigning-title-at-cyber-world-cup-at-inte…

This top scorer at the world cup statistic is bollocks. Look how many games it took them to be at the top.
Just Fontaine did 13 goals in *one* world cup. He’s the true GOAT in that category! There’s no competition here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_FIFA_Wo…

Plenty of fun this evening, discussing and packing Panini World Cup sticker swaps.
If you are collecting them and have duplicates, try out https://swapclub.uk/
It will tell you in real time who has stickers that you need and you can email them to handle swaps.

Swap Club – Free Panini sticker swapping
Find Panini collectors near you, swap your World Cup 2026 doubles, finish your album. Free, no ads, no fees.

World Cup goals, 800m landmarks and Tour de France wins: Famous records that may soon be broken https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7397142/2026/06/26/famous-sporting-records-may-be-broken/

With Brazil beating Scotland, unfortunately, Bosnia has qualified, fortunately.
The wonders of this World Cup. And I'm talking more about the format and qualification rules than about teams.
#wc2026

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, there is still no clear replacement for "Sports Twitter", which was a perfect second-screen experience during live events (Andrew Webster/The Verge)

With the World Cup looming, there’s still no clear replacement for sports Twitter
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kick-off, but social networks like X, Threads, and Bluesky aren’t the same as Twitter at its peak.

Meet Paolo Zampolli, the Man at the Center of Trump’s Biggest Scandals – Mother Jones
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/meet-paolo-zampolli-trump-world-cup-ice-epstein/

World Cup Daily | The 90 Podcast
From unforgettable moments, match highlights, emerging stars, VAR technology, FIFA politics, major controversies and the stories shaping the tournament, The 90 brings you the key talking points from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ every day...
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.

In case you needed one more reason for hating #FIFA. ⚽️
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-covers-downtown-whale-wall-mural-for-world-cup-406…

‘This feels personal’: Beloved Dallas whale wall mural painted over for World Cup display
The life-sized whale mural was painted in 1999 as the 82nd installation of a nationwide campaign for marine conservation.

Grizzlies, Jazz, Wizards among NBA Draft winners; USMNT to close World Cup group play vs. Türkiye

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/grizzlies-jazz-wizards-nba-draft-usmnt-w…

Trump doesn't like people from Somalia... The US is showing it's racism to the world during the FIFA WorldCup
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260608-somali-referee-denied-entry-to-us-for-world-cup-official

Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup: official
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday.

Dallas Cowboys Players Can Now Live Vicariously Through FIFA World Cup https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/dallas-cowboys-players-can-now-live-vicariously-through-fifa-world-cup

California's jet fuel stockpile hits two-year low as war strangles oil supplies - @…
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-04-24/california-jet-fuel-inventory-dips-to-two-year-low-as-war-strangles-global-oil-supply
“People don’t know exactly how this is going to escalate,” he said. “There’s a huge black cloud over the sea for the World Cup and the travel slump that we’re seeing is all linked to this oil shortage.”

#lfc
Frimpong is not Salah, but then he's not meant to be. He's fast, frightens defenders but messy in the outcome.
Konate goes out quietly at the end of his. contract, at least he has the World Cup.
Wirtz seems lost.

Gianni Infantino says Trump will be at the World Cup final to present trophy to winners (Graig Graziosi/The Independent)
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/fifa-president-trump-world-cup-finals-b3001390.html
http://www.memeorandum.com/260623/p107#a260623p107

I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to fonts, so was very impressed with the font used on Norway's World Cup jerseys when I saw them play. Apparently a custom font based on Norse runes.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2026/03/norway-2026-kit-font.html

Norway 2026 World Cup Kit Font Released - Norse Runic Inspired
Two days ago, during their international friendly match against the Netherlands, the Norway national team officially debuted their brand-new 2026 World Cup kit font.

My city has gotten very hyped about the World Cup mishegas, even though there won't be any games happening locally, because the city is serving as "home base" for one of the European teams.
That actually might actually be the best of both worlds.
https://visitalexandria.com/world-cup

Make Alexandria, VA Your World Cup Home Base | Visit Alexandria
Make Alexandria your World Cup base camp and enjoy easy access to multiple host cities, along with walkable restaurants and attractions, history and more.

In the great scheme of things this is small. Still, if you haven't found a reason to boycott the men's World Cup yet, this may be for you.
Top African referee refused access to US and will miss World Cup
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2…

I made some pizzas last night and some bread today. Didn’t do much else this weekend, still recovering from surgery but we did watch Spain kick some World Cup ass today!
#food #baking #pizza

George Kittle says World Cup shows NFL teams could play on grass fields if owners 'really gave a s--t'

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/george-kittle-world-cup-nfl-grass-fields/…

You know what?
#England may not score a goal, lose every game and never qualify to anything above the group stage, but as far as I'm concerned they just won the World Cup.
https://youtu.be/2umUvkWzzxw…

The Olympics made viral stars out of Paul and Gary O’Donovan in 2016, the rowing brothers from Ireland best known for their colourful post-race assessments,
and again in 2024 with Yusuf Dikec, the shooter from Turkey who pitched up in Paris for the Olympics with no equipment beyond his pistol.
That both of those stories ended with a silver medal, rather than gold, was lost in the fun.

Vozinha and 14million reasons why the World Cup can change lives overnight
The transformation of a previously unknown veteran goalkeeper into a global star could only happen at the World Cup

@… @… also, for example:
2026 World Cup: Empty rooms & Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear washout - BBC Sport
<

Even if you're not into soccer, this is kind of cool. #WorldCup
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/ivory-coast-irish-pub-9.7233870

Ireland's not in the World Cup. So this Irish pub turned its flag upside down to cheer the Ivory Coast | CBC Radio
When Ireland failed to qualify for the World Cup, staff at an Irish pub in Scotland joked that they should just turn their flags upside down and become an Ivory Coast bar instead. Three weeks later, Biddy Mulligans manager Ruairi O'Neill has found himself running what he believes is Scotland's first Ivorian-Irish pub.

How can this be??? FIFA awarded their coveted Covfifa Peace Prize to the Clowned Prince of Peace!!! 😏😏😏
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/10/fifa-world-cup-terrorism-risk-iran-war

Fifa World Cup matches face heightened terror risk in US amid Iran conflict
Experts warn of ‘soft target’ vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps as federal agencies prepare to secure 78 matches across 11 cities

Behind the Blog: World Cup Madness and Film Reviews https://www.404media.co/behind-the-blog-world-cup-madness-and-film-reviews/

USA Today is using AI-assisted, pre-written soccer World Cup "shell files" for breaking news to capture traffic before Google's AI Overviews generate summaries (Sara Guaglione/Digiday)
https://digiday.com/media/how-usa-today-co-is-tr…

How USA Today Co. is trying to beat AI Overviews on World Cup news
USA Today Co. is using AI tools to beat AI Overviews in the race for World Cup search traffic around breaking news.

GPS tracker vests for world cup players

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #MorningShow
JJ Bull:
🎵 Very Unofficial Scotland World Cup Song (bread and circuses)
#JJBull
https://fitbathatba.bandcamp.com/track/very-unofficial-scotland-world-cup-song-bread-and-circuses
https://open.spotify.com/track/5fCioToQIKbT5Ds15I0pYc

The Trump administration announced it will suspend visa bond requirements for foreign visitors from World Cup-qualified countries who have purchased tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Visitors will still face the real chance of being tortured and killed by ice or cbp because that’s what they do now.
#USpol

„FIFA World Cup“: Erstes FIFA-Spiel nach EA-Aus kommt von Netflix
Das erste FIFA-Spiel seit dem Bruch mit EA heißt „FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition“ und läuft auf Netflix. FIFA-Präsident Infantino schwärmt in höchsten Tönen.

„FIFA World Cup“: Erstes FIFA-Spiel nach EA-Aus kommt von Netflix
Das erste FIFA-Spiel seit dem Bruch mit EA heißt „FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition“ und läuft auf Netflix. FIFA-Präsident Infantino schwärmt in höchsten Tönen.

Harry Kane to the NFL? Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey says England World Cup star has the talent'

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/world-cup-england-harry-kane-nfl/

Cowboys Headlines: FIFA to use curtains for World Cup; more international trips coming? https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2026/05/21/news-headlines-may-20-2026-curt…

The World Cup, But Not Really
Join culture nerds Rune Pedersen and Stefan Delatovic as they ditch the tactics and analysis to explore the deeply human stories living on the sidelines of football...
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/the-wo

Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms (Mark Ogden/ESPN)
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms
http://www.memeorandum.com/260623/p123#a260623p123

Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry
“I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back. He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the tournament.

Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry
“I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back. He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the tournament.

Harry Kane is the World Cup star with a Tom Brady obsession and a dream of playing in the NFL https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7377554/2026/06/23/harry-kane-tom-brady-nfl-world-cup/

Two dozen Americans have flown to the moon,
116 have sat on the Supreme Court,
25 have run a mile in under 3:51
and 76 have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry
More men have been elected president of the United States than have played for the U.S. in a World Cup game on home soil.
It is among the rarest of achievements in a country that has achieved so much.

U.S. vs. Paraguay World Cup live updates, start time and how to watch
The United States looks to open its World Cup slate with a win on home soil over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday at 6 p.m. PDT (Fox, Telemundo).

Cowboys won't block the sun for CeeDee Lamb, but they will for the FIFA World Cup https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/dallas-cowboys/news/cowboys-wont-block-sun-ceedee-lamb-will-fifa-world-cup/591a44948d3ba…

Iran demands Pride flags be banned from World Cup stadiums - Outsports
https://www.outsports.com/2026/5/11/24133777/world-cup-2026-pride-rainbow-flags-demand-ban-lgbtq-gay-seattle/

And here's the lobby of the Best Western in Marlboro, MA which has that fountain: this space was packed with soccer fans out for the world cup the day before
#photo #photography #buildings

"World Cup tickets are crazy expensive, so this airline built a campaign around it"
https://www.famouscampaigns.com/2026/05/world-cup-tickets-are-crazy-expensive-so-this-airline-built-a-campaign-around-it/

talkSPORT World Cup Shootout
Join Andy Harper, Teo Pelliziri and Kat Sasso every week for talkSPORT's World Cup Shootout, your essential guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/talksport…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, there is still no clear replacement for "Sports Twitter", which was a perfect second-screen experience during live events (Andrew Webster/The Verge)

With the World Cup looming, there’s still no clear replacement for sports Twitter
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kick-off, but social networks like X, Threads, and Bluesky aren’t the same as Twitter at its peak.

Wyndham Clark wins second U.S. Open; NBA Draft a day away; will USMNT hold up in World Cup?

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/wyndham-clark…

I think you just have to watch the game and then you’ll know what I mean by "Messi things".
He can decide the game on his own, as we saw today.
Messi did indeed decide the game on his own on Tuesday, scoring a trio of clinically taken goals to bury Algeria and push Argentina to the brink of the knockout round.
He did so 20 years to the day after scoring his first World Cup goal for Argentina.
It feels sometimes like Messi is ageless, but rolling the tape on …

Wembanyama needs to fix this to keep Thunder from NBA Finals; Our annual college football coach rankings

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/wembany

Shame on you, FIFA
FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry | World Cup 2026 News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/9/fifa-drops-somali-world-cup-referee-after-us-denies-him-entry?traffic_source=rss

X partners with soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano to host Fabrizio 24/7, a series of 40 videos and three live streams across the World Cup in June and July (Max Goldbart/Deadline)
https://deadline.com/2026/05/fabrizio-romano-making-daily-world-cu…

Fabrizio Romano Making Daily World Cup Show For X
Fabrizio Romano is making a daily World Cup football show for X / Twitter this summer.

Why England Is The Dallas Cowboys Of The 2026 World Cup https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/england-dallas-cowboys-nfl-comparison-2026-world-cup

The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup's most compelling battle (Aaron Timms/The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/21/thierry-henry-alexi-lalas-fox-world-cup
http://www.memeorandum.com/260621/p33#a260621p33

This is just harassment and security theater, there is no risk with regard to players of national football teams that leave after the tournament.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/06/iraq-aymen-hussein-questioned-us-entry-world-cup…

Iraq striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours on US arrival for World Cup
Iraq forward Aymen Hussein was held and questioned for nearly seven hours on arrival in Chicago, while the national team’s photographer was denied entry

Alex Freeman, son of ex-Packers WR Antonio Freeman, scores in USA's World Cup win over Australia https://www.nfl.com/news/alex-freeman-son-of-ex-packers-wr-antonio-freeman-scores-in-usa-s-world-cup-win-over-australia

Sources: FIFA officials are visiting India, where no World Cup broadcast deal is agreed; Reliance-Disney JV offered just $20M and Sony refrained from bidding (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/fifa-me…

As Alex Freeman emerges for the USMNT, his Super Bowl-winning dad is a joyous wreck https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7384514/2026/06/23/antonio-super-bowl-alex-freeman-usmnt-world-cup/

Trump's World Cup czar calls early entry for Iran team a 'goodwill gesture' (Sophia Cai/Politico)
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/06/14/world-cup-2026/iran-fifa-world-cup-entry-united-states-00961750
http://www.memeorandum.com/260615/p50#a260615p50

Fox Sports hires TikTok influencers Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto at $50K each to watch all 104 FIFA World Cup matches from inside a Times Square cube (Matthew Keys/TheDesk.net)
https://thedesk.net/2026/06/fox-one-world-cup-watchers-austin-kevin-tiktok/…

Fox One hires TikTok influencers to serve as World Cup "watchers"
June 9, 2026 - The pair will be paid $50,000 each to live in a "cube" for a month in Times Square while watching all 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup and posting their reactions to the games online.

Jerry Jones takes heat after Cowboys defense gets dragged into World Cup talk https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/dallas-cowboys/news/jerry-jones-cowboys-defense-world-cup-criticism/1ccf0c97b5385d3e9a7a8287…

Asian broadcasters pushed back against soaring 2026 FIFA World Cup rights fees; FIFA made major concessions in China and India due to unfavorable match times (Nikkei Asia)
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/sports/world-cup-tests-asia-s-app…

World Cup tests Asia's appetite for costly broadcast rights
Overnight kickoffs, new viewing habits, streaming's rise complicate FIFA revenue push

How USMNT can clinch Group D in World Cup; Wyndham Clark builds huge U.S. Open lead

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/usmnt-clinch-group-world-cup-wyndham-clark-us-open/…

Jerry Jones and the Cowboys got embarrassed by World Cup plans for AT

Why is food and drink for World Cup fans so much cheaper in Atlanta? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7361873/2026/06/15/world-cup-food-and-drink-prices-atlanta/

'The timing sucks': Race is on to safeguard World Cup from drones (Oriana Pawlyk/Politico)
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/17/world-cup-drones-00914360
http://www.memeorandum.com/260517/p23#a260517p23

Robert Kraft informs NFL he wants Patriots to play in Scotland, after country's World Cup visit in Boston

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/robert-kraft-nfl-patriots-scotland/

Telemundo says it will not cut away to commercials during World Cup hydration breaks, but there will be "some commercial aspects" that won't interrupt viewers (Austin Karp/Sports Business Journal)
https://www.sportsbusine…

Telemundo will not be using World Cup hydration breaks to cut to commercials
NBCU has already sold out of World Cup ad inventory, Miguel Lorenzo, Telemundo Enterprises’ senior VP/sports content, confirmed.

Why is food and drink for World Cup fans so much cheaper in Atlanta? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7361873/2026/06/15/why-is-food-and-drink-for-world-cup-fans-so-much-cheaper-in-atlanta/

Donald Trump's least favorite country might just win Donald Trump's World Cup (Guy Hedgecoe/Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-least-spain-win-world-cup/
http://www.memeorandum.com/260614/p59#a260614p59

Why One World Cup Stadium Is the Exception to FIFA’s Rule https://www.nytimes.com/video/the-athletic/100000010835099/why-one-world-cup-stadium-is-the-exception-to-fifas-rule.html

A look at the World Cup plans of The Guardian and NYT's The Athletic, including dedicated newsletters, and the single-issue independent magazine Golden Goal (Neel Dhanesha/Nieman Lab)
https://www.niemanlab.org/2026/05/newsl…

Newsletters, live coverage, a one-time magazine: The World Cup is becoming a testbed for journalism experiments
"It's one of those huge, gigantic things that sort of go beyond sports. It's like a life-measurement mechanism."

Want to keep the Boston-Scotland party going? Get the New England Patriots involved https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7377988/2026/06/20/world-cup-scotland-party-boston-patriots-morocco/

Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry (Matthew Mpoke Bigg/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/world/africa/somali-referee-world-cup-us-entry-omar-artan.html?unlocked_article_code=1.o1A.zByt.QoERofKRjUU0&smid=nytcore-ios-share
http://www.memeorandum.com/260609/p39#a260609p39

Lionel Messi ties all-time World Cup goals record; U.S. Open expert picks, player rankings

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/lionel-messi-t…

Which World Cup countries are on President Trump's travel ban? (Victoria Hernandez/USA Today)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/11/world-cup-countries-trump-travel-ban-list/90428153007/
http://www.memeorandum.com/260611/p112#a260611p112

Is Harry Kane England's 'quarterback'? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7374294/2026/06/18/harry-kane-england-quarterback-world-cup/

Trump on World Cup visa disputes: 'We're working ... to make sure the right people' come in (Ryan Mancini/The Hill)
https://thehill.com/policy/sports-gaming/5918752-trump-visa-disputes-fifa-world-cup/
http://www.memeorandum.com/260610/p108#a260610p108

Chiefs who? This summer, Kansas City is all-in on the World Cup https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48780649/kansas-city-fifa-world-cup-2026-base-camp-host-city

Trump will not attend US opening match of World Cup (Sophia Cai/Politico)
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/trump-will-not-attend-u-s-opening-match-of-world-cup-00957650
http://www.memeorandum.com/260610/p112#a260610p112

How Knicks can adjust for Game 4 bounce-back; game-by-game World Cup picks; Stanley Cup Final all tied up

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/how-kni

Picks, predictions as USMNT open World Cup play; Knicks and Hurricanes eye championship titles

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/picks-predictions-usmnt-world-cup-k…

Why I Love The Beautiful Game: Brandon Aubrey on idolising Thierry Henry and swapping soccer for NFL https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7339090/2026/06/12/world-cup-soccer-brandon-aubrey-nfl-dallas-cowboys/