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Sweden Advance to World Cup Round of 32
Sweden have secured their place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by an official announcement.
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Ivory Coast coach calls Schweinsteiger comments 'racist'
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae said Bastian Schweinsteiger's remarks about his team's 'wild' playing style could be considered racist. Schweinsteiger described Ivory Coast as 'a bit African football' and 'not so conditioned by tactics' before Germany's World Cup win. Fae expressed disappointment and called the comments sad.
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Mourinho: I Want Real Madrid Players to Lose at World Cup
José Mourinho jokingly said he wants Real Madrid players to lose early in the World Cup so they return for pre-season in July.
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James doubtful for Panama clash, Rice less of a concern for England
Reece James missed England training due to a hamstring issue, casting doubt on his availability for the World Cup group match against Panama. Declan Rice also sat out but his fitness is less concerning, though he risks suspension.
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FIFA World Cup tickets resold at huge markups by national federations
An investigation by Deutschlandfunk reveals that several national football federations are reselling World Cup tickets on FIFA's official platform at significantly higher prices, exploiting privileged access to cheap tickets. The profits flow to insiders whose votes sustain the system.
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NYC Mayor Says World Cup Generates Enough Revenue to Keep Prices
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup generates 'more than enough' income and fans should not face high prices. He criticizes FIFA for not making the tournament more affordable despite earning nearly $9bn.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Discusses World Cup, USMNT, and Trump on Football
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily to discuss the USMNT's World Cup start, fan experiences, and potential challenges of President Trump attending the final. He also touched on the Knicks' championship win, Andy Burnham's election, and his love for cricket and chess.
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Five-year-old Scotland fan's singing goes viral
A five-year-old Scotland fan named Teddy has gone viral after his father filmed him singing Flower of Scotland ahead of the World Cup. BBC Radio 5 Live spoke to the young supporter.
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BBC and Sidemen to host World Cup watchalong
BBC Sport and the Sidemen will co-host a World Cup watchalong for Germany vs. Ecuador on YouTube and BBC iPlayer. The event features pre-match build-up and commentary from four Sidemen members, available to UK viewers only.
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How Banned Brands Became the Story of the World Cup
FIFA's efforts to suppress non-sponsor brands at the World Cup have backfired, generating more attention for brands like Levi's, Heinz, and Beats. The phenomenon, known as the Streisand Effect, has turned these brands into unexpected winners, sparking viral moments and product launches.