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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink, 38, has passed away two months after FIFA removed him from the 2026 World Cup VAR panel. He had been arrested in London on allegations that were later dropped due to insufficient evidence.
Dozens of World Cup ticket buyers have been left devastated by sudden StubHub cancellations just hours before matches, prompting debate over secondary ticketing and FIFA's resale policies.
The 2026 World Cup has surpassed the all-time attendance record set in 1994, drawing 3.6 million fans across 16 host nations with nearly half the tournament remaining.
Malaysian police have intensified enforcement against illegal gambling, arresting 1,156 suspects and conducting 868 raids targeting underground betting operations capitalizing on FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement.
Sami Khedira, Germany's 2014 World Cup champion, says there is no identity crisis when brothers play for different nations at tournaments. He views it as a reflection of modern, global families shaped by migration and belonging.
Thailand's government has dismantled nearly 14,000 illegal gambling websites linked to the 2026 World Cup using AI technology in just 18 days, while simultaneously cracking down on unlicensed sports broadcasts.
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Over 300 young worshippers attended a Qiyamullail programme at a Kuala Lumpur mosque before watching a 2026 World Cup match, in an initiative integrating sports with spiritual activities under government-backed dakwah efforts.
Brian Brobbey's two-goal display in Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden has positioned the 24-year-old as a strong contender to become the Dutch team's primary striker, potentially succeeding Memphis Depay.
Malaysia's free World Cup broadcasts through RTM and Unifi TV are easing financial pressures on restaurants and households, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said after visiting traders in Butterworth.
Kuching police have detained three women suspected of running an illegal betting operation linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following coordinated raids across the district.
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a US visa to watch her son at the World Cup, following his tearful revelation that she missed his outstanding performance against Spain due to travel barriers.
Malaysian police have arrested 58 people, including four women, in a major crackdown targeting illegal sports betting and online gambling operations connected to the 2026 World Cup.