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Felix Lin

Felix writes on national teams and international tournaments — World Cup, Euros, Copa América, AFCON, Asian Cup. A rotating residency between Singapore and Buenos Aires.

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WORLD CUP 2026

Infantino defends World Cup ticket pricing amid fan fury

Fifa's president says US resale law obliged the governing body to price accordingly, as fan groups pursue legal action in Europe.

6 May
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WORLD CUP 2026

European federations forecast losses despite Fifa prize fund rise

A $112m increase to Fifa's World Cup fund has done little to ease concerns among European nations facing steep travel and accommodation cost

1 May
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WORLD CUP 2026

Infantino insists Iran will play at World Cup despite congress absence

Iran's participation in this summer's tournament remains unresolved after a delegation dispute in Vancouver raised fresh doubts.

30 Apr
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WORLD CUP 2026

Fifa's 2026 World Cup set to become sport's richest event

The summer's tournament across North America is projected to generate $13bn over its four-year cycle, dwarfing anything football has produce

30 Apr
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WORLD CUP 2026

Filling the Panini World Cup album could cost £1,000

A 48-team tournament means 980 stickers to collect — and, at current prices, a four-figure bill for the unlucky.

29 Apr
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WORLD CUP 2026

Irvine calls Trump Fifa peace prize a mockery of football

The St Pauli captain and Socceroos midfielder says the governing body's decision undermines the sport's capacity for good.

29 Apr
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WORLD CUP 2026

Fifa adopts red card rule for mouth-covering and pitch protests at World Cup 2026

*A regulation change approved by Ifab will see players risk immediate dismissal for covering their mouths or leaving the pitch in dissent th

28 Apr
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WORLD CUP 2026

New Jersey confirms $150 World Cup train fare for MetLife fixtures

Transit charges for this summer's tournament have drawn criticism from fans and a public dispute between the state's governor and Fifa.

17 Apr
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WORLD CUP 2026

France lead Guardian's World Cup 2026 power rankings

A victory over Brazil and a comfortable win against Colombia have underlined France's depth ahead of the summer.

1 Apr
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WORLD CUP 2026

World Cup 2026: the field is set, the questions begin

With the final six places decided, all 48 teams are confirmed for a tournament that opens in Mexico City on 11 June.

1 Apr
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COPA AMÉRICA

CAS upholds bans on Uruguay players from Copa América brawl

Five Uruguayan internationals, including a Liverpool forward and a Barcelona defender, have exhausted their appeal options after last summer

13 May
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COPA AMÉRICA

Big promises, modest returns: USMNT's recurring cycle

A pattern of ambitious managerial visions has yet to translate into results when it matters most for the United States.

8 Aug
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COPA AMÉRICA

Lloris condemns Copa América chants as Argentina official loses post

A video from Argentina's Copa América celebrations has drawn condemnation from France's former captain and cost an Argentine official his jo

18 Jul
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COPA AMÉRICA

Copa América's troubled pitches cast a shadow over 2026

Surface failures across this summer's tournament have raised pointed questions about the United States' readiness to host the World Cup.

17 Jul
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COPA AMÉRICA

Copa América's disorder raises hard questions for 2026

Logistical failures throughout this summer's tournament have put World Cup organisers firmly on notice.

16 Jul
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COPA AMÉRICA

Colombian FA president arrested at Copa América final

Ramón Jesurún, a senior figure in world football's governance structures, was detained at Hard Rock Stadium following an alleged altercation

15 Jul