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Kalshi Says It's Not a Sportsbook, Even as World Cup Bets Surge
The betting platform Kalshi emerged as a dominant sports betting option during the World Cup, but the company avoids billions of dollars in taxes by insisting it is not a sports gambling operation.
World Cup Final Takes Page From Super Bowl Playbook
A star-studded halftime performance at the 2026 World Cup final marks a departure from football tradition, raising questions about player welfare and the integrity of the world's most popular sport
How sport’s new fairness battles are moving far beyond the field
A Formula Two headset ruling and a World Cup red-card review show how modern sport is increasingly decided by regulators, not just results.
France to play on at U20 Women’s World Cup amid Uefa row
France say they are still planning to take part in next month’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup, despite a threat from Uefa to boycott Fifa competitions. The position, reported by BBC Sport, sets up a fresh point of tension…
'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, and the bronze final between France and
'Where Did They Go?' Homeless Residents Say They Were Pushed Out for the World Cup
FIFA says football brings the world together, but unhoused people in Atlanta say they felt targeted and completely excluded from the World Cup, describing being pushed out of their community as the city prepared.
NYC swells with Spanish, Argentinian fans anticipating World Cup glory
World Cup in NYC offered a chance for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to display progressive messaging on the world
Socceroos transfer wave gives Australian football a post World Cup lift
Australia's young footballers are on the move, giving the Socceroos a post-World Cup lift before the next Asian Cup cycle. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a current headline with the bigger…
Why English Speakers Are Switching to Telemundo for World Cup Coverage
Telemundo, the Spanish-language broadcaster, has won over millions of US viewers with its energetic commentary during the 2026 World Cup, even among fans who don't speak Spanish.
Pakistan England hockey opener brings World Cup return under pressure
Pakistan's hockey World Cup opener against England has brought the national team's return to the global showpiece under immediate pressure.
Luke Littler powers past Josh Rock to reach World Matchplay semi-finals
Luke Littler continued his World Matchplay title defence with a dominant 16-7 quarter-final victory over Josh Rock in Blackpool, averaging 109.57 in the win.
FIH Hockey World Cup format gives South Asian fans a new tournament map
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 format gives South Asian hockey fans a new tournament map and a benchmark for Pakistan hockey revival.
'Unbelievable!' Great Britain's Kerr Breaks Mile World Record
Great Britain's Josh Kerr broke the world record for the mile, previously held by Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999, beating it by half a second at the London Diamond League event.
World Cup fans in the US, Mexico and Canada soften concerns with a lively summer
A fan’s account in The Guardian Football offers an upbeat view of the World Cup atmosphere across the United States, Mexico and Canada, describing the tournament as a surprisingly joyful summer for host cities. The…
Afghanistan Seal 2027 World Cup Place With Ireland Win
Afghanistan beat Ireland by three wickets in Belfast, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz making 71 as the visitors secured qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
Messi, Yamal and a viral photo shape World Cup final talk
Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and a photograph taken in a Barcelona dressing room years ago have become part of a wider World Cup conversation that stretches beyond ordinary football nostalgia. The image, which shows Messi…
FIFA World Cup heroes Spain return home ahead of victory parade
Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions returned to Madrid on Monday to a jubilant homecoming ahead of a victory parade expected to draw about one million people, according to a monitored public feed citing Dawn…
'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time
The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra
FIFA Hands Paredes 10-Game Ban After World Cup Final
FIFA has imposed major suspensions after the Argentina-Spain World Cup final, including a 10-game ban for Leandro Paredes and seven games for Nahuel Molina.
Spain's World Cup Champions Return Home to a Parade of Almost 2 Million
Spain's World Cup-winning players and coaching staff met with the country's royals and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, as an estimated crowd of almost 2 million turned out to greet the champions through the streets.
FIFA Told to Fast-Track World Cup Privatization Vote
The day before the World Cup final, key FIFA figures faced a stunning demand to sign off on a multibillion-dollar privatization project
Elliot Anderson’s rise puts him at the centre of England and City talk
Elliot Anderson’s rapid ascent has placed him firmly in the spotlight, with BBC Sport reporting that he has become an important part of England’s World Cup side and is now Manchester City’s record signing. The story…
Luke Littler Dominates Blackpool in Historic World Matchplay Defense
Luke Littler defended his World Matchplay title with a clinical victory over Gerwyn Price, shattering multiple tournament records and setting his sights on an unprecedented sweep of PDC ranking titles