We have been treated unfairly by USA - Iran

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated unfairly by the United States during the World Cup

A Sculptor Rushes to Finish a Lionel Messi Statue During the World Cup

As Lionel Messi chases another World Cup title, an artist is rushing to finish a gigantic statue of the soccer star in the middle of the Patagonian desert.

By Emma Bubola and Sarah Pabst

In U.S. cities big and small, summer crowds signal an urban comeback

World Cup events, packed festivals and revived public spaces are drawing people back downtown — and giving urban leaders hope that the pandemic slump has faded.

By Tim Craig, Sydney Johnson

‘Strikeout’: Cricket World Cup winner Plunkett makes instant impact in baseball

Veteran of 2019 champions in first game for Oakland side ‘The hitter ​didn’t know what ‌was coming’ The former England cricketer Liam Plunkett swapped his cricket colours for a ⁠baseball glove, playing his first game for the independent American club Oakland Ballers – and ⁠even claiming a ⁠strikeout. The 41-year-old was part of England’s 2019 World Cup-winning side — his final international appearance — taking three ⁠wickets in the tied final against New Zealand as England emerged victoriou...

By Reuters

Opinion: Ranch dressing is a winner at the World Cup games

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the popularity of ranch dressing among international visitors to the U.S. during the World Cup games.

By Scott Simon

Iran-Egypt World Cup showdown collides with Seattle’s Pride celebrations

Seattle's "Pride Match Day" delivered Iran versus Egypt in a politically charged World Cup group finale filled with protests and competing flags.

Ronaldo, Portugal play Colombia in World Cup: Prediction, kickoff, schedule

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Luis Diaz's Colombia clash in Miami, with both sides vying for the top spot in Group K.

At the 2026 World Cup, Iraqi Shias reconcile celebration with grief during holy month

Soccer fans usually feel upbeat emotions when watching their national team play in a FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years. But this year, some Iraqi supporters have had to balance cheering the national team with observing the Shia Islamic month of mourning.

World Cup 2026 : Senegal through to the knockout round, Dembélé triple puts France on top

France secured the top spot of their group in style, thanks to a hat trick by Ousmane Dembélé. Senegal 5-0 goal fest against Iraq means they make it through to the knockouts. Cape Verde go unbeaten in the group stages, with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. They are the first debutants to ever go through the group stage unbeaten. Belgium finally gets a win, and Iran waits to see if they make it to the next stage of the competition.

By Emily BOYLE

Opta reveals brutal long odds for Scotland’s World Cup progress

It is out of their hands

By Ronnie Esplin

Why World Cup grass will travel hundreds of miles in refrigerated trucks before kickoff

Sarah Stier - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images The 2026 World Cup requires consistent grass surfaces to provide optimal playing conditions. Experts grow grass on plastic to maintain roots, ensuring smooth pitches in varied climates. Sometimes grass is transported over 1,000 miles to reach stadiums across the country. The most important piece of World Cup infrastructure may be one that most fans barely notice: the pitch, the carefully engineered surface of grass and synthetic fibers beneath the pl...

What you missed from the early morning World Cup kickoffs

Much of fans’ attention on Saturday morning was understandably fixed on Cape Verde’s miraculous achievement of reaching the World Cup knockout stages at their first ever tournament.So much so, tha...

Scott Stinson: What we know about Alphonso Davies’ chances of playing in Canada’s World Cup game

The superstar left back was 'available' for each of the country's last two games, but he has yet to see the pitch. Is he healthy or not?

By Scott Stinson

Romelu Lukaku becomes Belgium's highest FIFA WC scorer with record-breaking goal

Lukaku reached the milestone during Belgium's comfortable win, which helped them finish at the top of Group G.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

S. Korea clinging to last spot to qualify for knockouts

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Yonhap) -- With one matchday left in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup, South Korea are clinging to the last spot to sneak into the knockout phase. South Korea are eighth among the 12 third-place countries after Groups G, H and I completed their play Friday across Mexico, Canada and the United States. They are now battling for one of three remaining knockout tickets. With the tournament now featuring 48 teams, up from 32, eight best third-place teams will advance to the

By The Korea Herald

Pico Lopes and Cape Verde set up dream clash with Lionel Messi and Argentina in Miami

Socceroos stop the nation as Australia v Paraguay smashes World Cup viewing records

Were you one of the 4.8 million who tuned in on Friday?

Cape Verde reach knockout stages on World Cup debut

Cape Verde advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup on their debut appearance following a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday night in Houston.

By Paul Myers

DR Congo president urges team on ahead of must-win World Cup clash with Uzbekistan

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Nationwide heat warning expires, Pico Lopes and Cape Verde make World Cup history, and US and Iran trade fresh strikes.

Official World Cup Jerseys and T-Shirts on Amazon

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By TMZ Staff

Deschamps back with World Cup squad

The French coach missed the match at the Gillette Stadium

By AFP

World Cup waiting room: Who can still squeeze into the knockouts? - The Daily Star

World Cup waiting room: Who can still squeeze into the knockouts?  The Daily Star

Coach Bubista hails Cape Verde's fearless dreamers after World Cup leap

For Bubista, this was no fairytale, but an achievement built on hard work, discipline and a...

2026 World Cup : We will play Argentina with the right attitude – Cape Verde coach

“It’s a bit of a shock, although we’d always had it in mind that we might reach this stage after the first two matches,” Bubista said. The post 2026 World Cup : We will play Argentina with the right attitude – Cape Verde coach appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

'We do it for the people', winger Zizo hails Egypt's historic World Cup qualification - Ahram Online

'We do it for the people', winger Zizo hails Egypt's historic World Cup qualification  Ahram Online