World Cup 2026 source room
This source room explains the public references and publishing rules behind the World Cup section. It is designed for reader trust, correction handling, and AdSense review clarity.
Publishing boundary: No copied official fixture database, official graphics, broadcast screenshots, video, or article text.
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Source registry and allowed use
| Source | Allowed use | Prohibited use | Kickoff Lens treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament information | Manual verification, result/source freshness, and reader transparency. | No copied official fixture database, official marks, article text, broadcast screenshots, video, or protected graphics. | Public source checking only; Kickoff Lens writes independent analysis. |
| Match centre | Manual verification, result/source freshness, and reader transparency. | No copied official fixture database, official marks, article text, broadcast screenshots, video, or protected graphics. | Public source checking only; Kickoff Lens writes independent analysis. |
| Rankings | Manual verification, result/source freshness, and reader transparency. | No copied official fixture database, official marks, article text, broadcast screenshots, video, or protected graphics. | Public source checking only; Kickoff Lens writes independent analysis. |
Correction and update rules
- Scores, penalty outcomes, and winner state must converge with verified public sources before final recap treatment.
- Missing timeline incidents are disclosed as event-detail gaps, not hidden or used to erase confirmed final scores.
- Corrections and source issues route through Contact and the public source policy.
World Cup room navigation
- Schedule roomMatch status, group windows, knockout paths, venue context, and post-match confirmation.
- Team roomNational-team dossiers, group context, rank, power score, squad depth, and matchup style.
- Player roomPlayer profile library, role mix, impact ranking, squad dependency, and public squad evidence.
- Source roomPublic source boundary, update method, correction route, and rights-safe publishing rules.
Rights-safe boundary
- No official logos, mascots, trophy art, ticketing prompts, kit images, broadcast screenshots, video, copied article text, or copied fixture database.
- No wagering language, paid picks, guaranteed-result claims, livestream language, or official-affiliation claims.
- No private medical claims, rumor-led player notes, unsupported lineup certainty, or scraped availability claims.
Related trust pages
- Sources and methodologyPublic source boundary and update method.
- Quality standardsPublication checklist, correction flow, and ad separation.
- AdSense public readiness reportPublic-side readiness only, not a Google approval claim.
- Five-league data roomIndependent league rooms for future club-football coverage.