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Last updated: June 14, 2026, 11:40 AM ET

FIFA referee compensation

– After being denied a U.S. visa, Somali official Omar Artan will still collect his full World Cup fee, with FIFA confirming the payment will be honoured despite the travel block Sources: Somali ref to receive full World Cup pay. The governing body reiterated the decision in a separate statement, emphasizing that match‑official remuneration is contractually protected and unrelated to immigration status FA FIFA: ’Technical outage’ led to VAR controversy.

England equipment theft

– Local authorities in Texas have filed felony charges against two suspects for receiving stolen England national‑team gear uncovered after a break‑in at the team’s training base 2 Texas men charged after England WC gear stolen. The incident sparked a quick response from the FA, which dispatched replacement kits to ensure the squad’s preparation for the upcoming Group C clash continues uninterrupted BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs.

Cape Verde and Japan’s World Cup prospects

– Cape Verde’s coaching staff say they intend to “surprise people” by exploiting the element of unpredictability against Spain in their opening match, banking on disciplined defending and rapid counter‑attacks How Cape Verde plan to ‘surprise people’ at the World Cup. Across the Pacific, analysts argue Japan could emerge as a dark‑horse candidate, citing a blend of technical midfield play and a deep bench that may outlast traditional powerhouses in the knockout stage Could Japan be the World Cup’s dark horses?.

Netherlands squad fitness and Curacao debut

– Ronald Koeman confirmed that both Memphis Depay and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen are cleared to start the Netherlands’ Group F opener against Japan, providing a tactical boost as the Dutch side aims to secure early points Depay fit to start as Netherlands prepare for Japa…. Meanwhile, Curacao, a nation smaller than the Isle of Man, celebrates its historic World Cup qualification, hoping its spirited fan base and newfound experience will translate into competitive performances on football’s biggest stage Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history.