Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

Canada Has Its Elbows Up and Arms Wide Open at the World Cup

Facing President Trump’s threats, many Canadians have taken a defensive stance to their neighbor. But now Canada is playing co-host with the United States and Mexico, and welcoming the world.

By Vjosa Isai

Football will eclipse politics at this World Cup

Goals, talent and diversity are set to drown out controversy off the pitch

As World Cup kicks off in the US, David Beckham gets his Hollywood star

Beckham, who spent six seasons with the LA Galaxy, changed the face of football in the United States, said actor Tom Cruise. The US national team makes its debut in Los Angeles later Friday against Paraguay.

World Cup 2026: Canada’s opening ceremony and first ever point – in pictures

The best images from Toronto Stadium where Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette starred in the second of the tournament’s three opening ceremonies before the co-hosts came back from behind to draw 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina Continue reading...

By Steven Bloor

Trump's name is poised to be removed from the Kennedy Center

A judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the building. The institution appealed, an effort that was also rebuffed Friday evening.

By The Associated Press

U.S. fans were out in full force ahead of the USMNT's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Excitement builds as the U.S. Men's National Team faces Paraguay in their World Cup opener, marking the first home soil match since the 1994 World Cup.

Palestine football chief says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup

Jibril Rajoub remains in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026.

Appeals court rejects Kennedy Center leaders' ask to keep Trump's name on building

An appeals court rejected a last-ditch effort by the Kennedy Center's leadership to keep U.S. President Donald Trump's name on the building, leaving the institution with few options other than removing the name in the coming hours.

From Azteca to LA, your guide to every World Cup stadium

From volcano mimics to modern super-stadia with retractable roofs, the grounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are among the most spectacular on Earth. Here's your guide to each of the 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

By Simon Smale

World Cup: Ghana's Partey denied entry to Canada

Thomas Partey, who has pleaded not guilty to several rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, has been refused a Canadian visa. He will therefore miss his team's World Cup game against Panama in Toronto.

United States – Paraguay live: Follow the third World Cup ceremony and Group D opener

Team USA takes centre stage on Friday evening as the 2026 World Cup's third opening ceremony unfolds at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring pop star Katy Perry. The USMNT faces Paraguay in their tournament opener, a moment of reckoning for American soccer on home soil amid visa concerns, soaring ticket prices, and competing sports dominating the conversation. Follow our blog to learn more.

By Mehdi BOUZOUINA

FIFA World Cup prize money: What each USMNT player stands to earn

Thanks to a landmark 2022 agreement, U.S. women’s soccer players will get part of the World Cup prize pool, too. Here’s how it works.

By Weston Blasi

The unlikely Southampton influence behind Canada’s World Cup lift-off

After months of rediscovering his form at Southampton, Cyle Larin wrote himself into national folklore as he delivered Canada their first-ever World Cup point

By Will Castle

More than 500 babies and toddlers have been detained by ICE since Trump returned to the presidency

An investigation by ‘The Marshall Project’ and ‘MS NOW’ reveals a sharp increase in the number of children under the age of three in custody. The authors warn of the effects that detention can have on child development

By Jordi Alonso Martínez Yañez

Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Bid To Keep Trump's Name — As Construction Crews Prepare To Take It Down - Forbes

Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Bid To Keep Trump's Name — As Construction Crews Prepare To Take It Down  Forbes

📹 NY turned into the Maracanã! Brazilians take over Times Square

On the eve of Brazil’s national team debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazilian fans took over Times Square.This Friday (12), the heart of Manhattan in New York was “painted” green and yellow b...

Scott Stinson: Canada wins first-ever World Cup point in draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina

After a painful series of close calls and near missses, a late goal gives Canada its first World Cup point

By Scott Stinson

Paraguay's president will be at USA's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, but is Donald Trump attending?

As the United States prepare to open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Paraguay, attention has shifted off the pitch after Paraguayan president Santiago Peña confirmed he will attend the match in Los Angeles while US president Donald Trump will not. Trump instead offered support via a phone call to the squad, adding a political subplot to a high-profile opener between the hosts and returning South Americans.

By TOI Sports Desk

Alec Baldwin and Dana Carvey Trade Tips on Impersonating Biden, Bush and Playing a ‘Mean and Nasty’ Donald Trump

Dana Carvey is no stranger to meeting the men he has lampooned on “SNL” and in his stand-up act, but so far, he’s just missed running into Joe Biden. It turns out the 46th president is a frequent visitor to Carvey’s hometown in the Santa Ynez Valley. “Hunter Biden lives around the corner, so he’s […]

By Varietybrentlang

Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

But plaintiffs’ attorneys aren’t satisfied by Blanche’s assurances that the fund won’t move forward.

5 Takeaways From SerienCamp 2026

Attendance hit a new record, with more than 1,000 execs and some 4,000 visitors descending on Cologne for the 3-days TV industry event.

By Scott Roxborough

FIFA World Cup: How a shared border with Spain shaped Morocco’s football

By Shivani Naik

Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off

Iran’s World Cup delegation says FIFA has failed to secure US entry for several officials, with 15 federation members denied visas ahead of the tournament, urging compliance with its rules.

Future and Tyla Declare ‘Game Time’ at Stunning World Cup Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles

Lisa, Anitta, and Rema also delivered their high wattage "Goals" track for the celebration

By Jon Blistein

US Court Rejects Bid To Halt Removal Of Trump Name From Kennedy Center

US federal judge on Friday rejected a bid by the board of the Kennedy Center and the Justice Department to halt the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the performing arts venue.

Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn first ever World Cup point

Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil. Cyle Larin got Canada’s goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto. The result gave Canada its first point in World Cup history. Canadian sides had a perfect record of futility at two previous tournament appearances in 1986 and 2022, with six losses. Lukic’s goal from a corner sent the small b...

By none@none.com (AFP)

World Cup 2026: USA v Paraguay updates

The United States are the last of three co-hosts to get their World Cup underway as they welcome Paraguay to SoFi Stadium in California.

Mexico’s Victory Over South Africa To Open 2026 Men’s World Cup Scores Record Audience For Fox

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off to a record-breaking start. The tournament began Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, with the former’s 2-0 victory clutching 6.3 million viewers across Fox, Fox One and Tubi, per a combination of early Nielsen ratings and internal data. That makes it the most-watched English-language […]

By Katie Campione

DraftKings and FanDuel boost marketing spending during the World Cup

Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada

Canada played out a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Mase Wasn’t a Fan President Trump’s NBA Finals Appearance: ‘It Messed the Vibe Up’

The Harlem rapper and his co-hosts were talking about all the celebrities that attended Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals.

By Angel Diaz

David Beckham Gets Hollywood Star, Son Brooklyn Not There But Tom Cruise Is

David Beckham scored one of Hollywood's biggest honors ... officially getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ... and while one of his sons wasn't there to celebrate him, he got support from Tom Cruise. The soccer legend was all smiles…

By TMZ Staff

‘Teh tarik’ and football: Where Malaysians can catch the World Cup with fellow fans in KL and Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — With the 2026 Fifa World Cup finally underway, Malaysians looking to watch matches alongsi...

By R. Loheswar

Ryan Reynolds & More Celebrities Take Over Canada's World Cup Opener

You oughta know World Cup 2026 has reached Canada. To celebrate, Canadian stars Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performed at the opening ceremony during their home country's game against...

By Gabrielle Chung

FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener

FIFA clarified that the world football governing body had no role in the visa decision The post FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

1958 World Cup - The Daily Star

1958 World Cup  The Daily Star

Warpaint kick off Harry Styles’ Meltdown with first gig in nearly two years at Southbank Centre

See footage, photos, the setlist and more from the opening night before the likes of Stephen Fretwell, Bar Italia, Dev Hynes, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, and Soulwax take to the Southbank stage The post Warpaint kick off Harry Styles’ Meltdown with first gig in nearly two years at Southbank Centre appeared first on NME.

By Andrew Trendell

Kennedy Center Appeals Order Requiring Removal Of Trump's Name

Kennedy Center Appeals Order Requiring Removal Of Trump's Name Via American Greatness, The Kennedy Center’s board of trustees voted Thursday to challenge a federal judge’s order requiring President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the performing arts center. According to court filings, the board formally appealed US District Judge Christopher Cooper’s ruling just before the court-imposed deadline for removing Trump’s name from the building and related materials. Earlier...

By Tyler Durden

Dutch secrecy rules hide backers of Trump-linked Albanian resort

A luxury resort project in Albania that has triggered nationwide corruption protests was owned through the Netherlands for nearly two...

By Louis Gore-Langton

He was named player of the match after scoring the first goal of the World Cup. Who is Julián Quiñones?

Julián Quiñones is making a name for himself as one of the Mexican national team's up and coming stars. The post He was named player of the match after scoring the first goal of the World Cup. Who is Julián Quiñones? appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

World Cup 2026: Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina

Co-hosts Canada secure a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their first-ever home World Cup finals match. Read about Canada’s performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-2026-canada-draw-1-1-with-bosnia-herzegovina/

By Punch Newspapers

5 takeaways from Canada’s historic 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Canada's long wait for a positive result on football's biggest stage finally came to an end on Friday as the co-hosts battled to a dramatic draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. The post 5 takeaways from Canada’s historic 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Photos: Black Stars arrive in Providence for final phase of World Cup preparations

Ghana have arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, for the final phase of preparations ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.

By David Apinga

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Scores, Schedule, Dates for Every Match - FOX Sports

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Scores, Schedule, Dates for Every Match  FOX Sports

Best apps to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on your mobile phone - Goal.com

Best apps to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on your mobile phone  Goal.com