Wyatt-Hodge half-century powers England against Windies

Watch how Danni Wyatt-Hodge reached a half century for England while playing against West Indies in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Why is getting to a World Cup game so hard?

Fans travelling to the stadium in New Jersey are having to contend with high train fares, limited bus seats and a ban on walking or cycling

Morocco v Haiti: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽ Match kicks off at 6pm ET/11pm BST/8am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Ella Hello, everyone! Welcome to an eventful four hours for Group C. You’ve got me for the first-ever meeting between Morocco, 2022 World Cup semi-finalists and technical African champions, and Haiti, who are closing out just their second-ever appearance on football’s biggest stage. A mere 700mi down Interstate 75 (in America, that’s mere!) Scotland and Brazil are readying for a simultaneous kick-...

By Ella Brockway

Greetings from sweltering Switzerland

On the waterfront in Lucerne, Switzerland, soccer fans watched jumbo TVs showing a World Cup match played an ocean away. But the air felt more like the tropics.

By Rob Schmitz

Scotland vs Brazil LIVE: World Cup 2026

Updates of Scotland vs Brazil, who have Neymar back from injury, via our buildup and text commentary stream coverage.

World Cup soccer betting picks for today's five matches target goals and aggressive play from both sides

World Cup soccer betting picks for Switzerland vs. Canada, Czechia vs. Mexico, and South Africa vs. South Korea with match props and over/under plays.

Canada prepares to face Switzerland in final FIFA World Cup 2026 group game

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The passion, pride and chaos of World Cup fan culture

Every four years, the World Cup provides the perfect backdrop for fans to showcase their culture's traditional football rituals in front of millions.

By Hanan Dervisevic

World Cup: Why Mexico may be LA's favorite team

Mexican-American football fans in the USA often split allegiances between their two cultures. For many in Los Angeles, the Mexico national team trumps the nation they call home.

World Cup 2026: Ronaldo breaks record, Ghana thwart England

Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups on Tuesday as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0. while England could only managea 0-0 draw against Ghana in Monday's group games.

By FRANCE24

Meet the World Cup fans shelling out thousands for once-in-a-lifetime trips — and some don’t even have tickets to games

Soccer has ‘cult-like status,’ and World Cup visitors are going to great lengths to afford their trips to the U.S.

By Julian Torres

Top Republican scolds Americans for not loving USA as much as World Cup visitors do

Foreign soccer fans, House Speaker Mike Johnson said, have been tantalized by the ‘taste of freedom’

By Brendan Rascius

This World Cup will be the biggest gambling event of all time. Here's how to bet 'responsibly.'

This World Cup will be the largest gambling event of all time. Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP via Getty Images This World Cup is going to be the biggest gambling event ever, as more states legalize betting. Gambling can be dangerous, so we asked three experts for tips on betting responsibly. They gave us some tips on what to watch out for and explained why the phrase "gamble responsibly" is loaded. This World Cup will be the largest gambling event in US history. According to a PwC survey, 58% of Amer...

Neymar arrives with Brazil as lineups for World Cup match against Scotland await

Neymar has arrived with Brazil for the team's World Cup match against Scotland on Wednesday, another sign the superstar forward is set to make his debut at this year's tournament after missing the first two matches. Brazil's lineup will be announced later Wednesday. Neymar was one of the final players to get off Brazil’s bus, flashing a thumbs-up, giving a wave and slapping hands with a few Brazilian well-wishers as he made his way inside the stadium and toward the team’s locker room.

By TIM REYNOLDS

Ronaldo matches Messi in rare FIFA World Cup record with brace against Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 to secure their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 41-year-old became the first player to score in six different World Cups and Portugal’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with 10 goals. Ronaldo also matched Lionel Messi and Michael Laudrup as both his country's youngest and oldest World Cup scorer.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Brazil vs Scotland, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: Neymar set to return as BRA face off vs SCO in Miami

Cristiano Ronaldo is old, but not as old as me

Let's hear it for the World Cup oldies

By Hunter Davies

World Cup 2026: Switzerland v Canada, Bosnia v Qatar

Canada and Switzerland are tied on points at the top of Group B while Bosnia and Qatar will be looking to make an impact in their final game.

‘No additional revenue’ — Gianni Infantino denies Fifa are cashing in on World Cup hydration breaks amid fan backlash

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Cybersecurity company flags hundreds of fake websites targeting FIFA World Cup fans

ISLAMABAD: Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned FIFA World Cup fans to be careful with unofficial streaming and betting platforms to avoid losing money and personal data. The World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 11, and alongside it, the number of scammers attempting to exploit fan excitement has also increased. According to Kaspersky, at least 336 unique domains mimicking official World Cup resources have been detected. In addition, cybercriminals are actively exploiting growing interest ...

By none@none.com (Ikram Junaidi)

Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game

Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."

After ‘it felt like I’d retired,’ Cristiano Ronaldo makes FIFA World Cup history

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, becomes the first player to score in six FIFA World Cups as well as the second-oldest player with a World Cup goal

By Reuters

Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets

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‘We are not happy’: Wike hits Super Eagles over 2026 World Cup absence

Mr Wike spoke on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Kuje-Gwagwalada Dual Carriageway Phase I in Abuja, where former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo was among the dignitaries present The post ‘We are not happy’: Wike hits Super Eagles over 2026 World Cup absence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

DRC's Lumumba 'living statue' makes World Cup debut vs Colombia

Congo’s famed “living statue” finally made his World Cup debut Tuesday. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, who rose to prominence during the Africa Cup of Nations for standing motionless wh...

FIFA World Cup 2026 - The Daily Star

FIFA World Cup 2026  The Daily Star

World Cup 2026: Argentina, Mexico and Colombia’s potential round of 32 rivals

The Cafeteros became the third Latin American team to book their spot, but their next rivals are still up in the air La entrada World Cup 2026: Argentina, Mexico and Colombia’s potential round of 32 rivals se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

Nigerians unhappy over Super Eagles’ World Cup miss, Wike tells Yobo

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike tells Joseph Yobo that Nigerians are unhappy about the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-unhappy-over-super-eagles-world-cup-miss-wike-tells-yobo/

By Punch Newspapers

Wike to Yobo: Tell Super Eagles we are not happy about Nigeria’s World Cup absence

ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, to convey the frustrations of Nigerians to the national team. Wike spoke on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Gwagwalada-Kuje Road project in […] The post Wike to Yobo: Tell Super Eagles we are not happy about Nigeria’s World Cup absence appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

Kumasi soccer fans upbeat about Ghana’s progress at 2026 World Cup after Black Stars, England stalemate

Football enthusiasts in Kumasi say the Black Stars' draw against England has restored confidence in the squad, as many insist Ghana is now ready for any challenge at the 2026 World Cup.

By Clara Seshie

Panama Knocked Out of World Cup 2026 After 1-0 Loss to Croatia

Panama’s World Cup run is over after another painful, low-margin defeat. The Central American side lost 1-0 to Croatia on Tuesday night at Toronto Stadium, a result that eliminated Panama from Group L after two matches and kept Croatia alive in the race for the knockout round. Ante Budimir scored the only goal in the […] The post Panama Knocked Out of World Cup 2026 After 1-0 Loss to Croatia appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

By Steven Hodel

Uzbekistan’s World Cup Dream Meets Ronaldo’s Record-Breaking Night

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Thousands of fans across Central Asia watched on June 23 as Uzbekistan faced Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Cristiano Ronaldo made history by scoring in his sixth World Cup tournament. An absolute world record! Portugal won 5-0, rebounding from last week’s draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uzbekistan got… The post Uzbekistan’s World Cup Dream Meets Ronaldo’s Record-Breaking N...

By Nargiz Raimbekova

Tunisia coach Hervé Renard open to staying on with national team after a chaotic World Cup stint - AP News

Tunisia coach Hervé Renard open to staying on with national team after a chaotic World Cup stint  AP News

Watch Curacao vs Ivory Coast World Cup game LIVE: Online streams, TV channel, early teams news, start time - Goal.com

Watch Curacao vs Ivory Coast World Cup game LIVE: Online streams, TV channel, early teams news, start time  Goal.com

Christian Pulisic feels ‘great,’ hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey - Ahram Online

Christian Pulisic feels ‘great,’ hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey  Ahram Online