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How Canadian small businesses are caught between World Cup chances and rising costs

June 3, 2026

Many Canadians plan to spend the 2026 FIFA World Cup watching matches at local bars instead of big chains. A survey shows 22% of people will head to independent spots, while only 2% will go to large venues. On average, fans expect to spend about $52 each on food and drinks during a game. For a full

sports

Football’s governing body takes big step to support women players properly

June 2, 2026

FIFA is stepping up in a big way by launching a free online library packed with 30 short courses that anyone connected to women’s football can study. Players, parents, coaches, doctors, even whole national federations – they can all log in, pick a topic like sleep or strength training, and finish a

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Zee Secures Decade‑Long FIFA Deal, Bringing World Cups to India

June 1, 2026

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has signed a fresh agreement that will let it show 39 FIFA events from 2026 to 2034, including the men’s and women’s World Cups. The contract gives Zee the rights to stream matches on its own channel network and online platform, ZEE5. It also covers age‑group tour

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South Africa’s World Cup Trip Stalled by Visa Trouble

June 1, 2026

The South African national soccer team, known as Bafana Bafana, is set to travel from Johannesburg to Mexico for their first match of the FIFA World Cup. They were supposed to leave on May 31 on a chartered flight, but a sudden paperwork problem has put the trip in doubt. A report from the South

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New York and New Jersey take a closer look at World Cup ticket fairness

May 28, 2026

New York and New Jersey aren’t waiting around to see if ticket buyers get what they paid for at next year’s World Cup. The state attorneys general have launched an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing system after fans flagged issues like seats not matching what they bought. The probe focuses on matc

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Zee’s New Sports Push: Big Plans Amid FIFA Rights Fight

May 27, 2026

Zee Entertainment is making a bold move into sports broadcasting with four new channels under the Unite8 Sports brand. Two will broadcast in Hindi, and two in English, offering soccer, cricket, kabaddi, badminton, wrestling, boxing, and more. The company has already filed the paperwork to launch the

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Ticket Prices for the World Cup Are Sky‑High, but What Does It Mean for Soccer?

May 26, 2026

A new study by a finance professor shows that the World Cup is making more money than ever before. In 2022, Qatar’s group‑stage best seats cost about $220 and the final seat was around $1, 600. For 2026, tickets will be sold with a new system that lets prices change as the event approaches. The chea

politics

How the World Cup turns cities into temporary perfection

May 24, 2026

This summer, 11 U. S. cities will behave like they’ve been plugged into a different operating system. For six weeks, streets will stay clean, crowds will move smoothly, and public spaces will feel like a well-oiled machine. But this isn’t normal city life—it’s a FIFA experiment in temporary order.

entertainment

Katy Perry and others to light up World Cup kickoffs with live performances

May 10, 2026

The World Cup is getting a musical head start this year. Before any ball is kicked, big names will take the stage in three cities to hype up fans. In California, where the U. S. team opens against Paraguay, Katy Perry will headline a star-studded lineup that also includes Future, Lisa, Tyla, Anitta,

health

Big Games, Big Plans: How Cities Are Preparing for Crowds and Health Risks

May 3, 2026

When over a million fans from across the world fill stadiums in New York and New Jersey for the FIFA World Cup, it’s not just about goals and glory—it’s a massive test for local hospitals. Medical teams in these cities have spent years preparing for anything from common illnesses like flu to rare bu