From a castle ruin to historic baths - unusual places to watch the World Cup

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, why not catch a bit of the action from a more surprising location?

Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied

After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.

By Tariq Panja

Trump says US may take equity stakes in AI companies

President suggests ‘partnership’ will ease voter concerns about the technology ahead of November’s midterm elections

US envoy confirms Iranian footballers granted visas for World Cup

The Iranian team is due to fly from Turkey to Spain on Saturday before traveling on to their base camp in Mexico, which has issued visas to the squad. They were originally due to be based in the US, but switched their camp to Mexico due to the tensions between them and the US over the war in the Middle East.

Spain World Cup 2026 team guide

Ranked only behind France and having a teenage prodigy in Lamine Yamal alongside an in-form Nico Williams, we can expect much from La Roja This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

By Nadia Tronchoni

US, Shield of the Americas condemn 'ongoing efforts' to overthrow Bolivia's elected president amid unrest

The U.S. and the Shield of the Americas countries condemned ongoing efforts to overthrow Bolivia's elected President Rodrigo Paz amid weeks of mass protests.

Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House

Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening ‌World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.

FIFA will now allow fans to bring disposable water bottle to World Cup matches

FIFA has decided to allow fans to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle to its World Cup 2026 matches in Canada and the United States.

Fox ecstatic after winning first World Cup gold since surgery

Jessica Fox is beaming with pride, having recorded her first World Cup victory since returning to international competition after surgery to remove a benign tumour from her left kidney.

Energy now a focus of US-China contest of the century

Given that control over energy reinforces superpower status, the contest of the century has morphed into an intense rivalry between China, a rising “electrostate”, and the United States, the world’s hydrocarbon hegemon safeguarding its position. China recognises that electricity drives its economy. Despite being a major producer of coal, crude oil and natural gas, China remains an importer of these hydrocarbons. However, with strategic patience, through its five-year plans, the country has be...

By Andrew Sheng

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members

The United States announced new sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbor. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former president Raul Castro, who no longer holds an official position but remains a key power-broker on the island.

By FRANCE24

How America Broke The World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be the most profitable tournament for FIFA and the most expensive for fans in history. Business Insider reporter Pete Syme investigated why ticket prices are so high and compiled five charts that illustrate just how out of reach many of the tournament's games are for average fans. What Syme discovered is that ticket prices are higher than ever because FIFA has adopted ticketing practices common in North America, like dynamic pricing and running its own seco...

US hits a scary mark for total number of measles cases — for the second year in a row

America’s yearly measles cases had not surpassed 2,000 since 1992 - before it did last year

By Julia Musto

Oil Prices End The Week Lower On U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Moves - Forbes

Oil Prices End The Week Lower On U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Moves  Forbes

USMNT’s Chris Richards to miss Germany game, ‘doubt’ for the World Cup

We may be missing out on the chance to see the FC Bayern alum this weekend — or this summer.

U.S.-Iran stuck in a stalemate as war nears the 100-day mark

The standoff suggests that Tehran thinks it can bear the pressure longer while betting that the political pain in the U.S. may get Trump to concede on some of his objectives

By Bloomberg News

1st tranche of US trade deal by mid-July: Piyush Goyal

India and the US are nearing the finalization of an interim trade agreement, with the first tranche expected to be executed by mid-July. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that negotiations are progressing rapidly to close all outstanding issues. A high-level American delegation is scheduled to visit India later this month.

By TNN

Is Iran playing in 2026 World Cup? Latest amid US-Iran tensions

Iran has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and officials say players have now been granted US visas after weeks of uncertainty

How America Broke the World Cup

From Iranian players training in Tijuana to $15,000 visa bonds for African fans, the 2026 World Cup arrives as the most politically toxic sporting event in modern history.

By Kevin Cassidy

‘I love my country’ - Amber Barrett emotional after another huge goal as Ireland boss targets French scalp for World Cup spot

By David Kelly

Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US

Iran’s World Cup soccer players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official told Reuters on Friday, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries. Iran’s ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, said late on Thursday the squad had still not received […]

World Cup qualifying: Ireland v Netherlands updates

Ireland welcome a star-studded Netherlands to Cork still with ambitions of taking the direct route to Brazil.

FIFA says World Cup spectators can carry one sealed water bottle into venues

Crude oil slides ahead of the weekend as traders bet against renewed U.S.-Iran fighting

Iranian footballers have been granted visas for the World Cup next week, US envoy confirms

Iran begin their World Cup campaign with a match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

World Cup 2026: ‘Dai Dai,’ ‘Champions,’ ‘El Último Baile,’ ‘Jump’ & More Best Songs to Celebrate

In the spirit of the 2026 soccer tournament, here’s a roundup of the best World Cup-related songs.

By Jessica Roiz

US revokes Martin Romualdez’s visas | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Martin Romualdez, Philippine Senate, Jinggoy Estrada

By Rappler.com

U.S. presses Georgia to extradite Russian trade expert in aviation sanctions case

Georgian police at Tbilisi International Airport detained a Russian national who faces criminal charges in the United States, defense attorney Beka Nemsitsveridze told the Georgian broadcaster TV Pirveli.

US grants World Cup visas to Iran national football team

Iran's national football team has been granted visas to participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack said Friday, offering clarity over t...

Rubio Backs Bolivia's Government As Protests Trigger Food, Fuel Shortages

Rubio Backs Bolivia's Government As Protests Trigger Food, Fuel Shortages Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times, The United States has pledged additional emergency assistance to Bolivia as protests and road blockades deepen shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies across the South American country. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on June 4 and discussed efforts to address growing shortages caused by nationwide u...

By Tyler Durden

World Cup ticket scams are surging — here’s how to buy safely

The FBI issued a warning last week naming three dozen bogus sites, but cybersecutiry firms estimate the World Cup scams may number in the thousands. The post World Cup ticket scams are surging — here’s how to buy safely appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Pochettino frustrated by injured Richards’ World Cup status

Coach Pochettino expresses frustration over Chris Richards’ ankle injury, casting doubt on his World Cup squad status for the US team. Read More: https://punchng.com/pochettino-frustrated-by-injured-richards-world-cup-status/

By Punch Newspapers

World Cup meets African cinema as TAFF returns to Dallas for 11th edition

The African Film Festival and the FIFA World Cup are set to converge in Dallas for a historic celebration of African cinema, football, and culture. The post World Cup meets African cinema as TAFF returns to Dallas for 11th edition appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

Iran “throws the ball back” to Trump: $24 billion stands between Tehran and Washington as negotiations reach a deadlock

Speaking to CNN, Mohsen Rezaei, a close adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei, rejects scenarios involving a meeting between Trump and Iran’s supreme leader and warns that, in the event of a U.S. attack, the world would witness Tehran’s true military power The post Iran “throws the ball back” to Trump: $24 billion stands between Tehran and Washington as negotiations reach a deadlock appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Group F preview, what to know - MLSsoccer.com

2026 FIFA World Cup: Group F preview, what to know  MLSsoccer.com