World Football Index

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[James Nalton @JDNalton]

Transport from within a city/area to a stadium isn't normally something booked in advance. It's unusual to be expected to do so. Tickets will be bought on the day, or many will end up scrambling to make last minute arrangements due to the extortionate cost of train travel.

[The Soccer Times @nySoccerTimes]

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released a World Cup video trailer, featuring Tim Weah, Gotham FC, the Bronx Science soccer team, ex-Palestine national team player Morad Fareed, and more.

"This summer, the people's game comes to the people's city." 🗽⚽️

[James Nalton @JDNalton]

Pochettino with the laptop out during the drinks break #USMNT

[World Football Index @WorldFootballi]

Michael Duberry on Chelsea success, life after football, and playing under Hoddle, Gullit, and Vialli.

An interview for WFi, by @Callum7McFadden https://t.co/rmCyN5FM3N

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

My scouting report on Venezuelan goalkeeper Frankarlos Benítez, my first report published on @worldfootballi since passing my @ThePFSA Level 2 in Talent Identification. Hopefully, more to come in the future! 🇻🇪🧤

For @WorldFootballi

https://t.co/ck1wOGrR3h

[The Soccer Times @nySoccerTimes]

FIFA World Cup fan events are shown on this interactive map, which marks the locations of free and affordable events across New York City neighborhoods this summer.

[The Soccer Times @nySoccerTimes]

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani wears an Arsenal FC kurta as he attends Eid al-Adha prayers at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx. Photo by Selcuk Acar.

[World Football Index @WorldFootballi]

Michael Duberry on Chelsea success, life after football, and playing under Hoddle, Gullit, and Vialli.

An interview for WFi, by @Callum7McFadden https://t.co/rmCyN5FM3N

[The Soccer Times @nySoccerTimes]

The attorneys general of New Jersey and New York are investigating FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticketing practices. The investigation focuses on high ticket prices and fans being misled as to what they were buying.

[James Nalton @JDNalton]

Where can MLS go next after Messi? How about a legendary manager, already linked to an MLS team, in a city he likes, and the lure of a fresh start in a new stadium? The timing would also fit his break from coaching. Article on Guardiola/New York City. https://t.co/pEJOtBmy52

[The Soccer Times @nySoccerTimes]

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced another World Cup initiative - $26 dining deals at restaurants across New York City during the tournament.

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

Like the Copa Libertadores, the final group matches of the Copa Sudamericana will also take place this week. I have put together all you need to know ahead of the final matchweek.

For @WorldFootballi.

https://t.co/TiH3T1RNaN

[World Football Index @WorldFootballi]

We have spent most of the day trying to work out the permutations of Copa Sudamericana Group G.

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

The Copa Libertadores Group Stage reaches it’s conclusion this week.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the final round of fixtures.

For @WorldFootballi 👇

https://t.co/SaY8x0L7zM

[Callum McFadden @Callum7McFadden]

🆕 | Match report from Paisley as St Mirren retain their Scottish Premiership status.

✍️ @WorldFootballi

https://t.co/x5DdijZHEh

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

The Colombia squad has just been announced and Jhon Arias told @WorldFootballi his thoughts ahead of the tournament

“We’re arriving with confidence, confident in everything, and we want to have a great World Cup”

https://t.co/V5Fq0tvtWy

[James Nalton @JDNalton]

FIFA confirm that Iran will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, for the World Cup, having originally planned to be based in Tucson, Arizona. Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum said today that "the United States doesn't want the Iranian national team to stay overnight in the US."

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

In my latest interview for @WorldFootballi, Jhon Arias spoke about his move to Palmeiras in January. 🇧🇷

“Yes, it’s a joy to be at a team the size of Palmeiras these days, with its history, its ambitions, and the moment we’re living through.”

https://t.co/V5Fq0tvtWy

[The Soccer Times @nySoccerTimes]

Spike Lee, Zohran Mamdani, and Jason Sudeikis celebrating Arsenal's Premier League title win with the Brooklyn Invincibles supporters' group at FancyFree, Brooklyn. 📸 by Mel D. Cole.

[Callum McFadden @Callum7McFadden]

🆕 | Maeda Magic Helps Celtic Secure Double Under Martin O’Neill, Defeating Dunfermline In Hampden Showpiece

✍️ for @WorldFootballi

https://t.co/k6LVEAzRzH