The 2026 World Cup has garnered massive viewing figures globally, with England's match against Croatia drawing 15.4 million on ITV, Brazil's game versus Haiti attracting over 30 million, and Japan's match with Tunisia reaching over 20 million on Nippon TV. These figures highlight strong global engagement, though still below the 2022 final's 571 million average.
Harry Kane's stellar performance against Croatia, scoring twice, marks a significant improvement from his slow start at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. His current form, fitness, and England's tactical setup under Thomas Tuchel are highlighted as key factors for his success and England's hopes.
Harry Kane's strong start at the 2022 World Cup, scoring twice in England's 4-2 win over Croatia, contrasts sharply with his slow start in Qatar. The author, Alan Shearer, highlights Kane's improved fitness, form, and England's tactical setup under Thomas Tuchel, which mirrors his successful role at Bayern Munich. Shearer believes Kane is in peak condition and ready to compete for the Golden Boot.
Alan Shearer contrasts Harry Kane's strong start at the current World Cup with his struggles in Qatar, highlighting Kane's fitness, form for Bayern Munich, and England's tactical setup under Thomas Tuchel as key factors for his success.
Harry Kane's two goals in England's 4-2 win over Croatia mark a stark contrast to his slow start at the 2022 World Cup. The author, Alan Shearer, highlights Kane's improved fitness, form, and England's tactical setup under Thomas Tuchel, which mirrors his successful role at Bayern Munich, as key factors for his current success and England's hopes.
A football player reflects on the 2026 World Cup experience beyond the usual squad routine. Recovering from injury, they encounter legends like Zidane and Kaká in New York, discussing past games and the tournament's unique challenges. The article emphasizes the importance of filtering social media and maintaining focus on performance amidst external pressures.
Scotland coach Steve Clarke believes Morocco will be a tougher opponent than the team that reached the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. After a 1-0 win over Haiti, Scotland faces Morocco, whom Clarke rates highly for their power, pace, and skill. He suggested Scotland may perform better as underdogs.
Luciana Alvarengue, a former math teacher at River Plate's school, shares her experiences teaching Enzo Fernández and Julián Álvarez, highlighting their personalities and the unique challenges of educating young athletes.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with a record 1,248 players from 48 teams across Canada, Mexico, and the US. Controversies include visa issues for teams and referees, and high ticket prices.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the organization's decisions and addressed controversies ahead of the 2026 World Cup opening match in Mexico City. He spoke on ticket prices, visa issues for Iran's team, and a Somali referee's entry refusal, while protesters gathered nearby.
FIFA is expanding its AI-powered social media protection service to reduce abusive messages for teams and players at the 2026 World Cup, with several Premier League clubs already utilizing similar technology to filter out racist, homophobic, and misogynist content.
IShowSpeed is speculated to be working on a 2026 FIFA World Cup song after behind-the-scenes footage of a large-scale music video shoot in Miami surfaced, referencing his successful 2022 World Cup anthem.
The 2026 World Cup faces criticism for its massive environmental impact, projected to be the "most polluting" ever due to increased teams and vast host countries. Concerns also include eye-watering ticket prices, political tensions, and player safety amid extreme heat.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to make history by becoming the first players to compete in six World Cups, with this year's tournament in North America likely being their last. Messi previously suggested his career might end after Argentina's 2022 World Cup win.
