For millions of football fans, hydration breaks at the World Cup have become an unwelcome interruption. The referee blows the whistle, players gather around coaching staff for water and tactical instructions, and the momentum of the match comes to a halt. But while viewers in some countries continue to watch analysis and on-pitch scenes, audiences…
The FIFA Men’s World Cup is expected to become the biggest betting event ever, with more than $50 billion (£37.4 billion) projected to be wagered globally during the tournament. According to a forecast by financial services firm Macquarie, punters are expected to place bets worth approximately $500 million on each match throughout the competition. The…
Global airlines are celebrating significant profits this year, buoyed by a surge in demand for leisure travel and events that have provided a substantial lift. Among the major players, International Airlines Group (IAG), which includes Aer Lingus and British Airways, proudly announced a record profit of approximately $1.4 billion for the first half of the…
The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. As reported by KGMI, this means more of soccer’s so-called “little teams” that didn’t make it to Qatar will be given a chance of a lifetime when the tournament…
