'It means so much' - Ireland Women end wait for World Cup win

A story of resilience as Ireland celebrate their first T20 World Cup victory at the 22nd attempt by overcoming West Indies.

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

Dembélé shines at World Cup, silencing critics

After scoring a hat trick and named man of the match as France defeated Norway 4-1 on Friday, Ousmane Dembélé is making an impact at the 2026 World Cup. The long-awaited breakthrough with the French national team has finally arrived.

Hugo Broos rises above South Africa’s problems to reach World Cup last 32

Blunder that threatened qualification and poor start against Mexico are in the past as date with Canada looms Hugo Broos, South Africa’s Belgian head coach, deserves a significant share of the credit for Bafana Bafana reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in their rather chequered history. The country had been absent from the tournament since they hosted it in 2010 and participated only twice before that, in 1998 and 2002. A wave of unbridled excitement was triggered when ...

By Osasu Obayiuwana in Los Angeles

Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia

The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."

By Charles Maynes

South Africa’s Broos smiles and snarls before Canada World Cup showdown

South Africa and Canada are both competing in the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time.

The logic behind why two World Cup teams might not actually want to win their final group stage games

Spain's Group H title created a bizarre World Cup scenario where both Austria and Algeria may benefit from not winning their final group stage match.

Tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate

The attacks come as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-day ceasefire as they attempt to work toward a resolution.

Questions surround how Canada has handled the Alphonso Davies will-he-or-won't-he-play saga at World Cup

For the second consecutive World Cup, there are questions about Alphonso Davies, arguably the best player Canada has produced, and his contributions to the men’s team. The difference this time around is that he hasn’t played a minute.

US, Mexico Catholic bishops call for humane treatment of migrants

More than 100 Catholic bishops, nuns, priests and parishioners joined a procession across ⁠the US-Mexico border on Friday evening, urging the US government to treat migrants with dignity and respect. The procession, from Nogales, Arizona, to its sister city in the Mexican state of Sonora, was planned to coincide with commemorations of America’s 250th anniversary. “We want to be well together. This is what the Church is all about,” Bishop of Tucson, Arizona, James Misko said as he celebrated m...

By Reuters

World Cup 2026: Flawless France cruise through while Cape Verde make history

France have won all three of their group-stage matches at a World Cup for the first time since 1998. Les Bleus brushed Norway aside in a 4-1 demolition, powered by an Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick and a bullet header from Désiré Doué.

By L'Equipe TV

How stubborn Marcelo Bielsa provoked the bitter demise of Uruguay in World Cup implosion

Uruguay are out of the World Cup 2026 after a horrible defeat to Spain and, as Ed Malyon outlines, the tournament is the culmination of a drastic decline and series of disputes under Marcelo Bielsa

By Ed Malyon

We expected childcare help from our au pair. We got a new family tradition instead.

The author hired an Argentine au pair to take care of her kids. Courtesy of the author Our family's friendship with an Argentine au pair deepened during the 2022 World Cup. Argentina's championship run became a shared tradition and lasting connection. Years later, that friendship inspired a trip to Argentina and continues across continents. When an au pair from Argentina joined my family in 2022, I expected convenient childcare and a cordial friendship. I did not expect to wake up at 4 in ...

How to live stream Croatia vs Ghana: FIFA World Cup 2026, TV channel

Croatia still has a lifeline to finish first in Group L at the World Cup 2026, but needs a win over Ghana on Saturday to do so. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings How to Watch Croatia vs Ghana…

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

Ireland stun West Indies to register first-ever T20 World Cup win

Ireland achieved a historic six-wicket victory over the West Indies in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, ending a 21-match losing streak. Orla Prendergast's brilliant 63 anchored the chase, securing Ireland's first-ever tournament win. This result significantly impacts the semifinal race, offering New Zealand a chance to advance. The win follows a memorable weekend for Irish cricket.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Cape Verde reach FIFA World Cup knockouts as smallest nation in tournament history

By Sandip G

Schools In US To Introduce AI-Powered Humanoid Robots As Teaching Partners

While school officials have described the initiative as a step toward the future of learning.

Iran captain suggests side not welcome in US

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United States after they drew 1-1 with Egypt on Friday to possibly secure a knockout spot. Taremi missed an early penalty and crashed a header off the crossbar, before an apparent […]

World Cup’s ludicrous Pride Match epitomises football’s virtue-signalling mess

Rainbow-clad natives of ultra-liberal Seattle mingling with Egyptian and Iranian fans who wanted no part of it felt like sheer slapstick

By Oliver Brown

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

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

Anthropic soon to win U.S. clearance to restore Fable 5: Axios

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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US allows limited re-release of Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model

The restoration is expected to cover around 100 organisations

By Anadolu Agency

World Cup lives up to hype as knockouts beckon - The Daily Star

World Cup lives up to hype as knockouts beckon  The Daily Star

World Cup: How we will play against Argentina in knockout phase – Cape Verde Coach

Cape Verde qualified for the knock-out stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in their debut appearance after playing a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday, The post World Cup: How we will play against Argentina in knockout phase – Cape Verde Coach appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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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...

Mexico City’s Morras on Sports collective is ready for its World Cup moment

The duo behind Morras on Sports sees the 2026 FIFA tournament's arrival this month as a high-profile chance to publicize their mission: to create safe spaces for women doing sports. The post Mexico City’s Morras on Sports collective is ready for its World Cup moment appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Alan Chazaro

When the American arsonist wears a rescue uniform in Venezuela - Tehran Times

When the American arsonist wears a rescue uniform in Venezuela  Tehran Times

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

US attacks Iran after drone strike on cargo ship

The United States launched air strikes on Iranian military sites after Washington accused Tehran of carrying out a drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh doubts over a ceasefire agreement signed earlier this month. The strikes came hours after the Singapore-registered Ever Lovely was hit while sailing through the strategic waterway. The vessel suffered damage to its bridge but continued its voyage. No injuries were reported among the crew. British m...

Australia duo Leckie and Italiano ruled out of World Cup ahead of Egypt test - Ahram Online

Australia duo Leckie and Italiano ruled out of World Cup ahead of Egypt test  Ahram Online

'It was a dream': Egypt revel in historic World Cup moment - Ahram Online

'It was a dream': Egypt revel in historic World Cup moment  Ahram Online

World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32 - Ahram Online

World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32  Ahram Online