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World Cup Q&A: ‘Are you allowed to be scared of the prospect of losing to Haiti? Of course you are!’

www.silverguide.site – Ewan Murray is in North Carolina to report on Scotland’s first World Cup since France 98. He answered your questions on Steve Clarke’s selections, his outsider tip and what Scotland-Haiti’s equivalent of the ‘Frey Bentos trophy’ would be…
World Cup Q&A: ‘Are you allowed to be scared of the prospect of losing to Haiti? Of course you are!’

‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory

www.silverguide.site – Morocco’s semi-final appearance at Qatar 2022 has raised the possibility of an African team reaching the final, but who are best poised to do so?…
‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory

US stadium and hotel workers threaten strikes ‘to make things fair’ during World Cup

www.silverguide.site – Low wages and fears of ICE crackdowns have set workers on edge of strike as thousands set to arrive during World Cup…
US stadium and hotel workers threaten strikes ‘to make things fair’ during World Cup

Football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell West Ham stake

www.silverguide.site – Former pornographer, who owns 38.8% of club, has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour…
Football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell West Ham stake

A (very) beginner’s guide to the World Cup: how does it work and the players to look out for

www.silverguide.site – The tournament kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City. Here’s what newcomers can expect from one of the world’s largest and most watched events…
A (very) beginner’s guide to the World Cup: how does it work and the players to look out for

Out-of-contract XIs: players in their 20s versus players in their 30s – who wins?

www.silverguide.site – There are young stars and golden oldies available on a free transfer this summer. But which team is stronger?…
Out-of-contract XIs: players in their 20s versus players in their 30s – who wins?

Matildas bounce back to win second Mexico friendly despite costly errors

www.silverguide.site – Caitlin Foord ends her 150th match with victory and a goal as the hosts deliver a much improved performance against Mexico high energy football…
Matildas bounce back to win second Mexico friendly despite costly errors

World Cup 2026 news: Iran ticket row; Platini files complaint against Infantino; England latest – as it happened

www.silverguide.site – Our writers continued the countdown to the World Cup ahead of the opening ceremony on Thursday…
World Cup 2026 news: Iran ticket row; Platini files complaint against Infantino; England latest – as it happened

Imagining Australia’s path to World Cup glory: who stands in the Socceroos’ way?

www.silverguide.site – The permutations are complex, but a second-place finish in Group D could mean an easier path to the last 16 than topping the group…
Imagining Australia’s path to World Cup glory: who stands in the Socceroos’ way?

‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw

www.silverguide.site – England defender getting used to protective brace and hopeful of contributing to Tuchel’s tournament effort…
‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw

Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup

www.silverguide.site – Omar Artan was going to be the first Somalian to officiate at a World Cup but was refused entry at Miami airport despite a valid travel visa…
Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup

Scotland in World Cup war of words with Norway over cancelled training match

www.silverguide.site – Steve Clarke and Scotland were branded ‘unprofessional, embarrassing and weak’ by the Norwegian camp after the cancellation of a training game planned for Monday in Charlotte…
Scotland in World Cup war of words with Norway over cancelled training match

Semi-automated offside is coming for the World Cup. Here’s how one referee uses it

www.silverguide.site – Micheal Barwagen is part of an all-Canadian crew at this World Cup, and says the new offside system makes his job easier in some ways…
Semi-automated offside is coming for the World Cup. Here’s how one referee uses it

Lassana Diarra settles with Fifa and Belgian FA after landmark transfer case

www.silverguide.site – The former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder wanted €65m from Fifa and the Belgian FA after he was denied a transfer to Charleroi in 2014…
Lassana Diarra settles with Fifa and Belgian FA after landmark transfer case

WSL2 side Durham warn they will ‘cease operations’ without cash injection in 21 days

www.silverguide.site – The club said they don’t have sufficient funds to operate in the 2026-27 season as talks with potential investors ‘have fallen away’…
WSL2 side Durham warn they will ‘cease operations’ without cash injection in 21 days

Manchester United think they can beat City to £100m-rated Elliot Anderson

www.silverguide.site – Nottingham Forest have already rejected City’s £80m bid for the midfielder…
Manchester United think they can beat City to £100m-rated Elliot Anderson

It’s World Cup week – will the hope, memes and dreams be as good as it gets?

www.silverguide.site – In today’s Football Daily: has the World Cup already peaked?…
It’s World Cup week – will the hope, memes and dreams be as good as it gets?

Why preparation isn’t everything at a World Cup | Jonathan Wilson

www.silverguide.site – From high-altitude training to made to measure kits, teams have resorted to all manner of things to adapt to conditions at the tournament…
Why preparation isn’t everything at a World Cup | Jonathan Wilson

Ofcom warns social media firms over online abuse during World Cup

www.silverguide.site – Ofcom has written to social media companies to remind them of their responsibilities regarding online abuse and said it will monitor measures taken during the World Cup…
Ofcom warns social media firms over online abuse during World Cup

Lauren Hemp confident Lionesses will bounce back from Spain hammering

www.silverguide.site – Lauren Hemp says the England squad are sticking together after their heavy defeat against Spain on Friday…
Lauren Hemp confident Lionesses will bounce back from Spain hammering
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