1. Site Disclaimer

1.1 Independent Fan Resource

This website ("World Cup 2026 Daily," "the Site," "we," "us," or "our") is operated as an independent, non-commercial fan resource created for informational and entertainment purposes only. The Site has no commercial relationship with FIFA or any entity associated with the FIFA World Cup.

1.2 Accuracy of Match Information

All match fixtures, results, kick-off times, group standings, and venue information are compiled from publicly available sources. We make no representations or warranties — express or implied — about the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any information on this Site. Match schedules, kick-off times, and results are subject to change at any time without notice.

Always verify time-sensitive information (kick-off times, venue changes, result corrections) directly with FIFA.com or your official broadcaster before making travel or viewing arrangements.

1.3 Broadcasting / Where-to-Watch Information

The "Where to Watch" information is compiled from publicly available sources at the time of writing. Broadcasting rights, channel availability, subscription requirements, and regional access may change. We are not affiliated with any broadcaster, streaming service, or pay-TV provider listed. We make no warranty that this information is current, accurate, or that the listed channels will carry any specific match in your territory. Always check with your local provider.

1.4 No Ticket or Merchandise Sales

This Site does not sell match tickets, official merchandise, or any FIFA-licensed products. Any links to third-party services are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement.

1.5 No Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from reliance on information provided by this Site, including missed matches due to incorrect times, incorrect broadcasting information, or any other inaccuracy.

2. Intellectual Property & Trademarks

2.1 FIFA Trademarks

"FIFA", "FIFA World Cup™", "World Cup", the FIFA World Cup Trophy design, the official tournament emblem, the official mascot, and all related marks are the exclusive intellectual property of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), FIFA-Strasse 20, 8044 Zurich, Switzerland.

These names and marks appear on this Site solely to identify and describe the sporting event being covered, in the same way a newspaper may refer to a trademarked event in editorial coverage. This constitutes nominative fair use and does not imply any affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement from FIFA.

2.2 National Association Marks

All national football team names, federation names, crests, and associated imagery are the property of their respective national football associations (e.g., The FA, DFB, FFF, CBF). These names appear solely for identification and informational purposes.

2.3 Broadcaster & Venue Trademarks

All broadcaster names (including Fox Sports, BBC, Sky Sports, beIN Sports, TV Globo, DAZN, Telemundo, and others listed in the "Where to Watch" section) and all venue names (including AT&T Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Estadio Azteca, and others) are trademarks of their respective owners. Their inclusion on this Site is for factual, informational identification only and constitutes fair use.

2.4 Site's Own Content

The original source code, design, editorial text, and data curation of this Site are © 2026 Kind Apps Studio. All rights reserved. Factual data — including match dates, kick-off times, scores, and standings — consists of publicly available factual information not protected by copyright.

2.5 Third-Party Content & DMCA

If you believe any content on this Site infringes your intellectual property rights, please see Section 6 (DMCA / Takedowns) for the proper notification procedure. We will respond promptly to valid takedown requests.

3. Privacy Policy

Data Controller: Kind Apps Studio | Contact: kindappsstudio@gmail.com

3.1 Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit this Site, how it is used, and your rights. We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

3.2 What We Collect

Analytics Data (only with your explicit consent)

If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Approximate geographic location (country/region level — not precise coordinates)
• Referring website (how you arrived)
• Session and engagement metrics
• Anonymised IP address (we set anonymize_ip: true)

GA4 is provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Review Google's Privacy Policy for details of their data handling.

Browser-Local Preferences (no consent required, never leaves your device)

We store the following in your browser's localStorage. These items are never transmitted to any server:

• wc2026_analytics_consent — your cookie consent choice ("accepted" or "declined")
• wc2026_country — your selected country for the "Where to Watch" feature

Timezone & Language Detection

We use your browser's built-in Intl API to detect your timezone and language preference. This is used solely to display match times in your local timezone. No data from this detection is sent to our servers or to third parties.

What We Do Not Collect

We do not collect names, email addresses, passwords, payment information, precise GPS location, or any other personally identifiable information. No user account or registration is required.

3.3 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Analytics cookies: Your explicit, freely given consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• LocalStorage preferences: Legitimate interests in providing a functional experience (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

3.4 Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics for up to 14 months. We hold no personal data on our own servers. LocalStorage data remains on your device until you clear it or we update it.

3.5 International Data Transfers

If you consent to GA4, your data may be transferred to Google's servers in the United States. Google LLC is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, providing adequate safeguards under GDPR Article 46.

3.6 Your Rights Under GDPR (EU / UK Users)

• Right of access — request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restriction — request we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw analytics consent at any time via the "Manage Cookies" link in the footer (withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing)
• Right to lodge a complaint — with your national data protection authority

3.7 Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

• Right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used
• Right to delete personal information (to the extent we hold any)
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information — we do not sell or share your personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information

3.8 Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

3.9 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

4. Cookie Policy

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. We also use localStorage, a similar browser-based storage that persists between sessions but is never transmitted to servers automatically.

4.2 Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary / Functional (always active — no consent required)

Analytics (only with your consent)

We do not use advertising, targeting, or social media cookies.

4.3 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

• Click "Manage Cookies" in the footer at any time to change your preference
• Delete cookies and localStorage via your browser settings (Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data)
• Use a browser extension such as uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger
• Opt out of Google Analytics site-wide via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

4.4 No Advertising Cookies

We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking. We do not share cookie data with advertisers or data brokers.

5. Terms of Use

5.1 Acceptance

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.

5.2 Permitted Use

You may access and use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may share links to the Site and reference our content with proper attribution.

5.3 Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

• Use the Site for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
• Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or spiders to extract data from the Site at scale
• Reproduce, republish, or commercially distribute any substantial portion of Site content
• Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Site or related systems
• Introduce malicious code or interfere with the Site's operation
• Represent yourself as affiliated with this Site, FIFA, or any official World Cup entity
• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law

5.4 Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, timeliness, or non-infringement. We specifically disclaim any warranty that:

• Match schedules, kick-off times, or results are accurate or up to date
• Broadcasting information is correct or current for your territory
• The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses

5.5 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Site — including but not limited to damages for missed matches due to incorrect times, incorrect broadcasting information, or reliance on inaccurate data — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5.6 Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Site operator, its contributors, and assignees from and against any claims, damages, losses, or costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

5.7 Third-Party Links & Services

This Site may reference or link to third-party websites and services. We have no control over those sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Referencing a broadcaster does not constitute a commercial endorsement or affiliation.

5.8 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any part of it at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms at any time; continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

5.9 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

5.10 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

5.11 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy above, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of the Site and supersede all prior understandings.

6. DMCA & Intellectual Property Takedown Requests

We respect intellectual property rights. If you are a rights holder — including FIFA, any national football association, broadcaster, or venue — and believe any content on this Site infringes your rights, please send a written notice to kindappsstudio@gmail.com with the subject line "IP Takedown Request" containing:

1. Identification of the allegedly infringing content (specific URL or description)
2. Identification of the copyrighted or trademarked work claimed to be infringed
3. Your name, organisation, and contact information
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorised
5. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorised to act on their behalf
6. Your physical or electronic signature

We will respond to valid requests promptly and will remove or restrict access to allegedly infringing content pending investigation. We are a small independent fan resource and will cooperate fully with legitimate rights holders.

FIFA-Specific Notice

We are aware of FIFA's intellectual property guidelines and their active enforcement programme. This Site operates under the nominative fair use doctrine — we use FIFA's marks solely to describe the event being covered, not to create any impression of official affiliation. We do not use FIFA's official logos, emblems, mascot, or trophy design. If FIFA has concerns about this Site, we invite direct contact and will work in good faith to resolve any issues.

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