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Behind the Lens: Official World Cup Portraits Capture the Quirks and Charisma of Football’s Biggest Stars

The mandatory official World Cup portraits offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at the personalities of football's biggest names. From Lionel Messi's...

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Jackson Irvine: No Sympathy for Paraguay After Miguel Almirón’s Historic World Cup Red Card

Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine has voiced strong support for FIFA's decision to send off Paraguay's Miguel Almirón for covering his mouth during...

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FIFA Bans England Fans from Displaying St George's Cross at World Cup 2026

FIFA has banned England fans from displaying the St George's Cross in its traditional form at World Cup 2026 matches, ordering them to cover part of t...

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FIFA Bans Barrow AFC Flag Over Submarine Badge at World Cup

Barrow AFC fans have been told by FIFA they cannot display their club flag at World Cup 2026 matches because the submarine image on the badge is consi...

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Revealed: Two World Cup Matches Played in 'Severe Heat' as Guardian Analysis Exposes Player Safety Risks

A Guardian analysis has found that two opening-round matches at the 2026 World Cup were played in severe heat exceeding safety thresholds set by playe...

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Iran to Lodge Formal Complaint with FIFA Over ‘Oppressive’ World Cup Restrictions

Iran are set to file a formal complaint with FIFA over travel and accommodation restrictions that have disrupted their 2026 World Cup campaign. The te...

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Thomas Tuchel Wins Battle with FIFA to Move Photographers Away from England Bench During Anthems

England manager Thomas Tuchel has successfully persuaded FIFA to move photographers away from the substitutes' bench during national anthems at the 20...

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How Collina's time-wasting crackdown is slashing stoppage time at World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 has seen a dramatic drop in stoppage time compared to Qatar, with matches averaging 96 minutes instead of 100-plus. FIFA referees' chie...

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FIFA's Mandatory Hydration Breaks: Safety Measure or Broadcast Bonanza?

FIFA's introduction of mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at all 2026 World Cup matches has sparked controversy. Intended to protect players from...

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Hydration boos and surprise results: World Cup first round talking points

The 2026 World Cup’s first round saw FIFA’s new time-keeping approach—absorbing hydration breaks into regular play—draw boos from fans despite reducin...

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England Fans Face Flag Confiscation at World Cup Opener Against Croatia

England supporters attending the World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas have been warned that flags could be confiscated, as stadium officials enf...

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FIFA Statement Reveals 'Distrustful' VAR Error in Switzerland vs Qatar Clash

FIFA has confirmed that a synchronization error between VAR systems led to an offside goal being wrongly allowed in the Switzerland vs Qatar World Cup...

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