Million-dollar bill for luxury World Cup boxes at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium
Supporters can rent luxury boxes at the classic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City during the World Cup. However, that requires a multi-million-dollar budget.
Sports
Nilsson ostracized in the club team: Long season
He had been living in a hopeless, ostracized existence at his club. But Graham Potter knows Gustaf Nilsson's value - and now the 29-year-old from Halle is going to the World Cup. Nilsson says it has been a frustrating season.
Sports
Graham Potter says we have the opportunity to make history
Graham Potter held a press conference on Wednesday morning. A few hours later he kicked off the first training session at Bosön. "Now the World Cup journey begins. We have the opportunity to write history and create memories," said the national team captain, Graham Potter.
Sports
Mexico gives green light: Iran moves its World Cup base
FIFA had already given the go-ahead; now Mexico's political leadership has also given the green light. Iran is moving its intended World Cup base from Tucson, Arizona, USA, to Tijuana, Mexico.
Football
Iran moves World Cup base from US to Mexico for this summer's tournament
Iran's national football team will move its base for this summer's World Cup tournament from the United States to Mexico, the chairman of the Iranian Football Federation said in a statement on Saturday.
Football
Mexico launches campaign against homophobic chants ahead of World Cup
Homophobic chants have long been a problem at soccer stadiums in Mexico, and with less than a month before the World Cup, Mexico's football federation is launching a campaign in an attempt to stop them.
Football
Expert warns of record emissions during this summer's World Cup
This summer's World Cup is expected to be not only the biggest and most lucrative of all time - but also to have a record-breaking carbon footprint. This is the complete opposite of the Olympics, where the climate footprint has decreased in recent editions, geographer David Gogishvili told AFP.
Sports
Anna Brolin leaves The Farm to lead TV4's World Cup broadcasts in USA, Mexico and Canada
Program host Anna Brolin said on "Efter fem" on Monday that she is leaving TV4's Farmen. She has a new assignment.
TV & film
Cristiano Ronaldo to the World Cup for the sixth time
Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, is in Portugal's squad for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The tournament will be the veteran striker's sixth consecutive World Cup since his debut in Germany in 2006.
Sports
Conmebol president and FIFA vice president Alejandro Domínguez accused of corruption
Alejandro Domínguez, president of the South American Football Confederation and a vice president of FIFA, has been accused of corruption. A complaint has been filed, the New York Times reports.
Football
World Cup dream alive for Stroud despite thigh injury
Mjällby's national team midfielder Elliot Stroud suffered a thigh injury in the club's home match against Häcken. However, it will not affect the 23-year-old's chances of playing for Sweden at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Football
Pär Lernström and Anna Brolin will lead TV4's World Cup broadcasts
Pär Lernström and Anna Brolin will host TV4's coverage of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the channel announced in a press release.
Sports
Ten people shot dead in Puebla, central Mexico
Ten people have been shot dead in central Mexico, local authorities said on Sunday.
World
Stroud, selected in World Cup squad, injured - forced to change
Mjällby's Elliot Stroud, recently selected in Graham Potter's World Cup squad, was injured after an hour of play in the Allsvenskan match against Häcken. Stroud felt pain in his groin. "Hopefully it's nothing serious, but it's too early to tell," Stroud told TV4.
Football
FIFA after demands: excellent meeting with Iran ahead of World Cup
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) had an "excellent" and "constructive" meeting with Iran ahead of the World Cup, said the federation's Swedish secretary-general, Mattias Grafström.
Football
Emil Krafth's tearful farewell at Newcastle as he says he is getting emotional
After seven years at the Premier League club Newcastle, Emil Krafth is saying goodbye. The Swedish right-back is visibly moved and cannot hold back his tears. "I get very emotional," he says in a video on the club's website.
Football
One month until the World Cup - Isak suffers injury
In a month, Tunisia will face Sweden in their World Cup opener. At that time, Sweden's national team striker Alexander Isak will be missing for Liverpool's away game against Aston Villa. Coach Arne Slot told Sky Sports, "Alex is missing due to a minor injury."
Football
IFK Norrköping's Moutaz Neffati selected for Tunisia's World Cup squad
IFK Norrköping's Moutaz Neffati has been selected for Tunisia's World Cup squad, where he will face Sweden.
Sports
Saudi Arabia is not leaving football, it is sponsoring the Men's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico
Saudi Arabia may have abandoned golf, but the authoritarian state is not letting go of its grip on football. The country's investment fund (PIF) has now been announced as the "official tournament sponsor" of the upcoming men's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Football
Ancelotti extends contract to remain Brazil coach for 2030 World Cup
Coaching legend Carlo Ancelotti will be in charge of Brazil's men's national team at this summer's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. He could also lead Brazil at the 2030 World Cup - the 66-year-old Italian has extended his contract by four years.
Sports
Mjällby winger Elliot Stroud's dream week: it's definitely up there
From World Cup qualification to a cup title in just a few days. Elliot Stroud has had the week of his life. "I don't know what can top this," says the Mjällby star.
Football