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World Cup coverage focuses on player performances and tournament events
Coverage of the FIFA World Cup and Women's T20 World Cup highlights player achievements and controversies. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are noted in a "two-horse race" for the Golden Boot. Folarin Balogun of the USMNT scored a goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina but received a red card, making him ineligible for the next match pending an appeal. In cricket, India defeated South Africa in a T20 World Cup warm-up match. Beer demand in the US is reportedly boosted by World Cup gatherings.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 8 · Right 2 n = 13
- Left (3): National Herald, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, Telangana Today, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (2): India Today, News18 Hindi
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, France 24, Reuters