World Cup venues scrub branding, get new names for tournament
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Fans tuning in for the first 2026 World Cup game on US soil Friday night ...
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
Yiwu (China) (AFP) - Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi's Argentina number 10 shirt ...
FIFA ups payments to clubs who send players to World Cup
Lausanne (AFP) - Clubs whose players go to the World Cup, or appeared in qualifying, will receive increased compensation this ...
‘Biggest circus in town’ the World Cup set for betting frenzy
Paris (France) (AFP) - Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 ...
Tariff uncertainty delays World Cup orders for China’s merch makers
Yiwu (China) (AFP) - Tariff fears are hurting World Cup merchandise orders at Shang Yabing's Chinese knitwear factory, where racks ...
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