Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1930, The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1959, Richard Leman, English field hockey player was born. In 1961, Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist was born. In 1961, Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1978, Ryan Ludwick, American baseball player was born. In 1979, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1988, Raúl Spank, German high jumper was born. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The World Cup’s Ticket Pricing Gamble Paid Off

FIFA’s dynamic pricing strategy has angered fans but it’s helping generate record revenues, explains Bloomberg Opinion’s Juan Pablo Spinetto. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Foreign Policy
· Jun 22, 2026
The Strange Logic of World Cup Ticket Prices
Aging stars and local fans dominate as Europeans stay home.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 2, 2026
June U.S. Payrolls: The World Cup Effect Backfired, But Markets Cheered
June U.S. Payrolls: The World Cup Effect Backfired, But Markets Cheered
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 10, 2026
Players and staff to reap £19m bonus bonanza if England win World Cup
FA would pay out half its £38m Fifa prize moneyPlayers could net £15m, Thomas Tuchel £3mEngland’s players and coaching staff will receive around half of the FA’s £38m Fifa prize money in bonuses if they win the World Cup.The Guardian has learned that as part of a bonus scheme agreed with the players’ leadership group before the tournament, the FA will pay bonuses of around £15m to the squad, £3m to Tuchel and approximately £1m to his backroom team should Harry Kane lift the trophy in New York next weekend. Continue reading...
TRT World
· Jun 30, 2026
TRT World speaks to football fans on World Cup ticket prices
Is this the most expensive World Cup ever? TRT World spoke to fans about how much money they have spent on tickets during the tournament. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
UrduPoint
· Jul 8, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ticket prices plunge after USA, Portugal quarter-final exits
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ticket prices plunge after USA, Portugal quarter-final exits
The Economic Times
· Jun 29, 2026
Money can't buy success in FIFA for Saudi & Qatar
Money can't buy success in FIFA for Saudi & Qatar
Daily Mail
· Jun 29, 2026
£640 a ticket? Why England fans in US may show next game a red card
£640 a ticket? Why England fans in US may show next game a red card
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 10, 2026
FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets on sale for World Cup final at $7,380
NEW YORK (AP) — FIFA had nearly 1,200 category two tickets priced at 7,380 on sale Friday for the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The governing body’s last-minute ticket sales site, which at times had listed the game as sold out, had 1,178 seats available across [] The post FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets on sale for World Cup final at 7,380 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
GiveMeSport
· Jul 9, 2026
2026 World Cup: USA Must Give 50 Per Cent of Winnings to Women’s Team
USA Players Must Give Up Half of Their Prize Money From World Cup - Here's Why
Latestly.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo-Led Portugal and United States Exit Spark Drop in FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Prices: Report
Ticket prices for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals have seen a notable decrease, especially for the Spain vs Belgium clash at SoFi Stadium on July 10, 2026. This dip follows the unexpected Round of 16 exits of co-host United States and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, significantly altering the market dynamics for the remaining high-stakes matches.
Slate Magazine
· Jul 1, 2026
Arab Fans Had an Embarrassment of Riches at This World Cup
One fan put it plainly: “I’m rooting for all of us.”
Egypt Independent
· Jul 12, 2026
Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars
This World Cup, a bunch of people decided to gamble millions on whether soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during a match. The bet, which happened on Polymarket, isn’t weird for the wild world of prediction markets. Like whether aliens will be announced by the US government, whether a coup attempt will take place in The post Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Standard
· Jul 7, 2026
World Cup 2026 betting: Daily hub for odds, offers and free bets
Check out the latest World Cup betting offers and price boosts, covering all of today’s games at the tournament
profootballtalk
· Jun 27, 2026
Some Bills fans view ticket prices for new stadium as "outrageous"
They recently cut the ribbon at the Bills' new stadium.
Guineematin.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Mondial 2026 : le Brésil surclasse l’Écosse et s’empare de la tête du groupe C
Malgré une entame de match courageuse, l’Écosse a payé le prix fort pour ses erreurs individuelles face au Brésil ce mercredi 24 juin 2026. Portée par un doublé de Vinicius Jr, la Seleção s’impose largement (3-0) à Miami. Grâce à ce succès net, le Brésil fait le plein de confiance et termine officiellement à la [] The post Mondial 2026 : le Brésil surclasse l’Écosse et s’empare de la tête du groupe C first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Reuters
· Jul 3, 2026
World Cup upsets, penalty drama and nail-biting endings
Late goals. Heartbreak. Penalty disasters. The World Cup knockout stage has delivered everything — including a dramatic US win. Check out Pitchside for all the latest from on and off the pitch. #worldcup #fifaworldcup #fifa #soccer #football 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Free Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Freaking With FIFA
Freaking With FIFA
DNyuz
· Jul 12, 2026
World Cup bets on prediction markets may get tax edge over gambling
Americans using prediction markets to bet on the World Cup may face a lighter tax burden than peers wagering through sportsbooks thanks to tax breaks aimed at investments. While the tax rules governing gambling are clear, the rise of prediction market bets – which are structured as investments – injects fresh uncertainty into how wagers []
Vanguard News
· Jul 1, 2026
Brand Finance: FIFA World Cup Brand Growing
The FIFA World Cup continues to grow into one of the world’s biggest commercial properties. Fresh figures show its financial value has reached unprecedented levels. New research highlights FIFA’s remarkable commercial success across sponsorship, broadcasting and global marketing. The tournament now generates enormous revenue through multiple income streams while attracting worldwide attention. FIFA World Cup [] The post Brand Finance: FIFA World Cup Brand Growing appeared first on Vanguard News.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 10, 2026
World Cup quarterfinal resale prices drop, FIFA selling nearly 1,200 more seats for final at $7,380
FIFA also was selling 68 front category one tickets in the lower deck at prices ranging from 19,995 to 32,970.
Inc.com
· Jun 24, 2026
Not a Soccer Fan? Brands Are Betting This World Cup Will Grab Your Attention
You may skip the matches, but you can’t skip the marketing.
Kiplinger
· Jul 11, 2026
World Cup Fan Buys Tickets That Didn't Exist: What to Know About Resale Markets
World Cup Fan Buys Tickets That Didn't Exist: What to Know About Resale Markets
CBS Sports
· Jun 29, 2026
2026 Travelers Championship prize money, purse: Payouts for Viktor Hovland, Scottie Scheffler, field
The complete payout breakdown from the 20 million purse at the Travelers Championship, which ended in a playoff on Monday
Men's Health
· Jun 30, 2026
How to Buy Last-Minute World Cup Tickets
There are ways to shop third-party without getting ripped off.
Bloomberg
· Jun 29, 2026
World Cup to Drive Billions in Betting Volume
This year’s World Cup is the first since prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket exploded to popularity as a new way to bet on sports. Chad Beynon, Senior Gaming, Lodging, and Theaters Analyst at Macquarie, talks about how the World Cup is impacting the US sports betting market and which stocks stand to benefit. (Source: Bloomberg)
Football | Mail Online
· Jun 28, 2026
World Cup group stage awards: Lionel Messi's magic lights up tournament, Tunisia's embarrassing campaign and the surprise dark horses raring to go
World Cup group stage awards: Lionel Messi's magic lights up tournament, Tunisia's embarrassing campaign and the surprise dark horses raring to go
brazilnews.net
· Jul 6, 2026
Ticket prices continue to fall for U.S.-Belgium knockout match
(Photo credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images)SEATTLE -- Ticket prices continued to drop significantly in the hours leading up to Monday's round of 16 World Cup match between the United States and Belgium at Seattle Stadium.The get-in price as of 1 p.m. ET had dropped to 1,508, according to ticket-tracking service TicketData.com. That represents a 27 drop over the past three days. After reaching 3,115 shortly a
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
Kaut untung jual jersi tiruan dengan harga tidak munasabah
KUALA LUMPUR : Menjual jersi tiruan bola sepak Piala Dunia pada harga yang tidak munasabah kepada pelancong asing di Jalan Petaling di sini menjadi taktik segelintir peniaga meraih keuntungan berlipat ganda. Kegiatan yang dipercayai didalangi warga tempatan dengan menggajikan pekerja asing itu bagaimanapun terbongkar selepas diserbu Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) ... Read more The post Kaut untung jual jersi tiruan dengan harga tidak munasabah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Football365
· Jun 26, 2026
Who will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or? It’s Harry Kane vs France’s attack
We bring you the Ballon d’Or odds. As we power through the World Cup, the odds are changing all the time
BBC Sport
· Jul 3, 2026
England fan tickets for Mexico on resale for up to £26K
Tickets originally bought by England fans for Monday's last 16 game against Mexico are relisted for thousands of pounds on Fifa's official resale portal.
Irish Star
· Jun 28, 2026
David Beckham gets huge cheer on big screen as England wins again at World Cup
A sellout crowd traveled to New York/New Jersey Stadium to watch England's final group game of the 2026 World Cup, and David Beckham's appearance on the big screen drew the biggest cheer of the night
KTLA 5
· Jul 10, 2026
Why US Men's soccer team will split $16m winnings with women
Following the US Men's team's exit from the World Cup, a significant conversation has emerged regarding their $16 million payout and the decision to share it with the Women’s team. Under the recent equal pay bargaining agreement, US Soccer is splitting earnings 50/50 between the men's and women's teams, a move intended to help bridge the pay gap between the sports. This development has sparked debate across the internet about fairness and equity, particularly given the difference in World Cup accomplishments between the two squads and the varying income streams for top players, ranging from club salaries to high-end endorsements. KTLA's Andy Riesmeyer reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Twitchy
· Jul 6, 2026
Don't Buy Into the Left's MANIC Episode Over FIFA Red Card Decision Because HERE Is What REALLY Happened
Don't Buy Into the Left's MANIC Episode Over FIFA Red Card Decision Because HERE Is What REALLY Happened
BBC
· Jul 3, 2026
England fan tickets for Mexico on resale for up to £26k
Tickets originally bought by England fans for Monday's last 16 game against Mexico are relisted for thousands of pounds on Fifa's official resale portal.
Drudge Report
· Jul 6, 2026
SHOWDOWN IN SEATTLE
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Nieman Lab
· Jun 30, 2026
What short news videos reveal about the Messi–Ronaldo debate — and news distribution today
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OneFootball
· Jun 27, 2026
🥰 Thank you, football! Cape Verde’s qualification moves social media
In a world of football where the millions (dollars, euros, pounds, and reais) are proving more and more powerful in competitions, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has shown that dreaming costs nothing.Sinc...
Zeteo
· Jul 5, 2026
How Shameful Can the World Cup Get? We Take a Look at Four Previous Tournaments
In many ways, the U.S.'s World Cup has been a bit of a disaster. But it's not the first time the tournament has been filled with sportswashing, authoritarianism, or corruption.
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