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THE BOTTOM LINE

At the World Cup final, Fifa looks more American than ever

2026-07-20T10:47:13.000Z
(From left) US President Donald Trump with Fifa President Gianni Infantino at a reception ahead of the World Cup final in New York, US, July 17, 2026.

US should host another World Cup without Mexico and Canada, Trump says

2026-07-18T06:42:22.000Z
The expanded 48-team format is expected to drive record betting activity globally, as the increased number of matches creates more wagering opportunities.

Expanded World Cup fuels surge in betting activity, with stakes likely to double from the 2022 edition

2026-07-17T21:00:00.000Z
The World Cup trophy will be transported to the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in a bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk. The French luxury fashion house has designed the carry case for football’s most coveted prize.
THE FINISH LINE

World Cup final: Golden trophy firmly in sight for classy Spain and dogged Argentina 

2026-07-17T09:00:00.000Z
For a certain breed of superstitious investor, the stakes of the Spain-Argentina clash may go beyond the trophy.

Financial astrology: Is the STI really hoping for Spain to win the World Cup?

2026-07-17T07:09:59.000Z
After England's Jude Bellingham (right) scored the winning goal in the quarter-final against Norway, videos of fans singing Hey Jude trended on social media.
THINKING ALOUD

World Cup’s ‘green flags’ and memes say much about today’s attention economy

2026-07-15T23:00:00.000Z
Cantor has voiced a cartoon version of himself in “The Simpsons”, appeared with the television hosts David Letterman and Regis Philbin and filmed commercials for Geico and Coors Light.

The enthusiastic football announcer who cried ‘Goooooooooooal’

2026-07-10T05:55:08.000Z
Fifa sparked global controversy when it rescinded the red card given to US striker Folarin Balogun amid pressure from US President Donald Trump to review the decision.

The Fifa red card fiasco is a mirror for governance

2026-07-09T09:00:00.000Z
Argentina's Lionel Messi (left) celebrates scoring his second goal against Austria with teammate Leandro Paredes. Argentina won 2-0.
THE FINISH LINE

Surprises and goals galore: A dazzling World Cup that’s worth staying up for

2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
With the World Cup under way, social media has been flooded with posts from fans visiting the US for the first time and discovering something positive.

How a warm World Cup welcome is endearing the US to football fans

2026-06-22T07:43:25.000Z