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Pierluigi Collina Defends World Cup Refereeing After Egypt Protest
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the integrity of match officials after Egypt raised concerns over officiating in their loss to Argentina.
Expanded World Cup field still dominated by European powerhouses
Despite the increase to 48 teams in the World Cup, European nations continue to control the quarter-final stage, highlighting the continent's deep-rooted influence and development infrastructure in international football.
Is the record-breaking World Cup the finest edition ever?
Packed stadiums, high scoring averages, and intense late-game drama characterize the current 48-nation World Cup held across North America, though the tournament has faced criticism regarding costs and officiating.
Justin Bieber to Perform at 11-Minute World Cup Final Halftime Show
Justin Bieber has been confirmed as a performer for the first-ever 11-minute World Cup final halftime show, which aims to raise money for global education.
FIFA faces backlash from French and Spanish broadcasters over ExpressVPN sponsorship
French and Spanish broadcasters have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over its decision to partner with ExpressVPN for the World Cup, citing concerns that the service facilitates illegal streaming.
Mexico squad returns expensive watches received from social media star
The Mexico national team returned $1 million worth of luxury watches gifted by YouTuber Stevewilldoit to comply with FIFA's strict ethics regulations.
England vs. Mexico World Cup Match Retains 1am Kick-off Following Fifa Reversal
Fifa has confirmed that the England-Mexico World Cup match will stick to its original 01:00 BST start time on Monday, prompting pubs, schools, and transport services to adjust their operations.
A definitive ranking of the final 16 World Cup contenders
BBC Sport evaluates the final 16 teams in the World Cup based on tournament performance to see who is the clear favorite and who is merely lucky to still be in the running.
England squad greeted by jeers upon reaching Mexico City base
England's football team faced a hostile reception from local fans upon arriving at their hotel in Mexico City ahead of their World Cup knockout match against the tournament co-hosts.
Uncertainty surrounds England-Mexico World Cup clash following schedule confusion
A confusing period of speculation regarding a potential schedule change for England's World Cup match against Mexico ended with FIFA confirming the original kick-off time.