Biggest World Cup draw controversies, from ‘cooling balls’ claim and 1982 farce to Robin Williams mocking Sepp Blatter

THE WORLD CUP has had its moments of controversy throughout the years. The 2026 World Cup is upon us and the draw takes place today at 5pm GMT and The Kennedy Center will host the proceedings in

World Cup draw in USA descended into chaos as actor relentlessly mocked FIFA chief

FIFA may be feeling a sense of deja vu after booking an R.Williams to perform at the World Cup draw for a tournament held in the USA. Robbie Williams will be belting out ‘Let Me Entertain

When FIFA chose Robin Williams over Pelé: Behind the scenes of the wild 1994 World Cup draw in Las Vegas

The 1994 World Cup draw was supposed to sell soccer to America; instead, it became a comedy show -- and a turning point for U.S. men's soccer

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The 1994 World Cup draw: FIFA’s Vegas show that ‘will never be matched’

The indelible scenes and stories from those who planned and participated in a norm-shattering few days in Las Vegas

Scotland braced for big, brash World Cup draw after long wait

Scotland in a men's World Cup draw is not a dream. It's really happening - and the boring preamble will be worth it, writes Tom English.
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