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How polluting will the World Cup be? 2026 could break all records

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World Cup player statues toppled during protest in Mexico City

Teachers in Mexico City toppled football statues during protests over pay and reforms, raising tensions ahead of the World Cup opening next month.

Sport

Best World Cup 2026 squad announcement videos

From the Beatles to the African savannah, some national federations were inspired and chose even Royals to annouce the final squad lists for the World Cup.

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Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain

Iran’s national football team will travel to Spain before heading to its World Cup base in Mexico, despite players still awaiting Mexican and US visas ahead of the 2026 tournament. The 2026 World Cup is being hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Sport

World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners

Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?

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Economy

World Cup 2026: The biggest economic prize in sport - or just hype?

With the kick-off less than ten days away, the largest World Cup in history is set to inject tens of billions into the hosting economies. Yet, analysts are estimating that the relative impact will be marginal.

Europe News

France's young footballers vie for gold at public speaking contest

Every year, hundreds of aspiring footballers chase a different kind of win: a gold at a national speaking competition dedicated to young athletes.

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Crowning of PSG: an evening of celebrations at the Parc des Princes

Euronews went to the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening, where the PSG was celebrating its victory of the Champions League, to take the pulse of the fans.

Tech News

How FIFA is using AI to transform the 2026 World Cup

FIFA is integrating AI-generated player avatars, tracking technology in the balls and digital coaching assistants in this year’s World Cup.

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PSG celebrate with Macron at Elysee Palace

Thousands celebrated PSG's Champions League title in Paris as authorities dealt with the fallout from overnight unrest and arrests.

Sport

2026 World Cup shirts: Six strip designs already fit for a museum

From Uruguay’s ancestral armour to Yohji Yamamoto’s shirt for Japan, this summer’s World Cup unveils a range of kits to rival the spectacle on the pitch.

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Arsenal fans pack London streets for victory parade

Arsenal fans packed London's streets as the men's Premier League winners and women's champions celebrated a successful season together.

Sport

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot leaves club with immediate effect

Liverpool's ownership said they had "come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward".

Lifestyle

Football fashion: The best and worst kits of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Here is Euronews Culture's verdict on the best and worst football kits at this year’s World Cup.

Business

FIFA faces US probe over World Cup ticket pricing ahead of the event

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA as part of a formal investigation into allegedly deceptive ticketing practices ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with fans reporting sky-high prices.

Europe News

Budapest readies ahead of welcoming its first Champions League final

Budapest’s Puskás Aréna will welcome Premier League finalists, Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal F.C., on Saturday, as tourism experts expect more than 200,000 fans to flock to the city in what could be the city's biggest tourism event ever recorded.

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Humanoid robots face off in Beijing’s first high school football final

44 school teams competed over six weeks in China’s first high school humanoid robot football competition. The robots played fully autonomously, using student-written code to pass, defend and shoot without remote control.