'My brother hid in a rice sack': The refugee stars playing at the World Cup

Germany's Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes.

World Cup: FIFA Was Right About Ticket Pricing - Bloomberg.com

World Cup: FIFA Was Right About Ticket Pricing  Bloomberg.com

They Booked an Airbnb Ahead of the World Cup. Can a Host Demand They Pay More?

A family booked early for a big soccer trip to Southern California, then a new host suddenly raised the price. Why did Airbnb leave them in the lurch?

By Seth Kugel

The unusual experience of watching the World Cup at home

For the first time in decades, I didn’t see the tournament kick off in the stadium

Côte d’Ivoire’s Wahi denied Canada visa for World Cup match amid match-fixing allegation

Striker will miss match against Germany in Toronto Was arrested over alleged ‘organised fraud’ in Ligue 1 The Côte d’Ivoire striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated for alleged match-fixing, has not been authorised to travel to Canada for his team’s World Cup match against Germany, the Côte d’Ivoire football federation (FIF) said on Thursday. FIF said Wahi would not be able to travel with the squad for Saturday’s game in Toronto because “the necessary administrative authorisations for h...

By Associated Press

British World Cup fans can't get enough of American hot dogs during the tournament, buy a Bond bike & MEAT!

World Cup fans from England and Scotland are falling in love with American food, drinks, and culture as the tournament continues on U.S. soil.

World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the opening group stage matches

From viral fan moments to on-field controversies, as well as the biggest stars, best performances, upsets and more.

Nathaniel Brown: The left back Germany have been waiting for

A strong option at left back is overdue for Germany. Nathaniel Brown is quickly becoming a star at the World Cup.

Japanese men picking up World Cup trash get mocked over double standards

Japanese football fans have gone viral once again for tidying up the stadium after their team’s World Cup match against the Netherlands this week, only to prompt a meme criticising the country’s men for not applying the same standards of behaviour while at home. A spoof of a train etiquette poster contrasts an image of a football fan cleaning a stadium with a domestic scene where a woman washes dishes while a man clad in the national team’s Samurai Blue kit lounges on a sofa behind her. The...

By Bloomberg

World Cup quick hits: Star whacks US pundit and Mabil's heartwarming moment

Zlatan Ibrahimovic drops "ignorant" bomb to Fox Sports colleagues, Scotland's fans almost drink Boston dry and Awer Mabil gets starstruck in front of SBS legend David Basheer. Here are the quick hits from today at the FIFA World Cup.

By Simon Smale

World Cup favourites' competition starts bring very different results

Two favourites made their entry into the World Cup on June 18, with two very different results. While Portugal did less well than expected, drawing with DR Congo, England had a great start, beating Croatia 4 to 2 and cementing its status as favourite of the competition.

By FRANCE24

Boy, 8, dies after ‘heartbreaking accident’ at World Cup watch party in California

Taylor Thach, of El Segundo, California, was known for his “kind heart and friendly spirit” neighbors said

By Owen Scott

Turki Alalshikh backs England after Three Lions kick off World Cup campaign

England have already attracted attention beyond their own supporter base after beginning their 2026 World Cup campaign in the United States. The Three Lions are one of the highest-profile teams at the tournament, and their opening result has quickly placed Thomas Tuchel’s side under the spotlight.

World Cup player Elye Wahi denied visa to enter Canada

Wahi is the second World Cup player to be denied entry into Canada after Ghana's Thomas Partey, who is facing rape charges in Britain

By AFP

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo joins Messi in an exclusive club despite Portugal setback

Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a historic sixth World Cup appearance, joining Lionel Messi in an elite club. However, this milestone was overshadowed by Portugal's disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo. The veteran forward had a quiet game, struggling to make an impact and extending his major tournament goal drought to ten matches, raising concerns about his current form.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory

Fans from Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, and other countries posed in front of the figure for photos or to ask for victory for their national teams.

Brazil must ditch denial after Morocco wake-up call

Brazil defender Danilo said on Wednesday that his side must look their World Cup wobble squarely in the eye after Morocco gave Carlo Ancelotti’s side a bruising reminder that famous yellow shirts and old certainties do not win matches by themselves. Brazil face Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday needing a response after opening Group C […]

Ireland must beat Belgium or Poland to reach World Cup

Republic of Ireland must overcome Belgium or Poland again if they are to qualify for the 2027 World Cup following the play-off draw this morning.

Opinion: Ringside View | FIFA World Cup 2026: Magic Of Cristiano Ronaldo Missing — But Why?

On a day when Lionel Messi found the net, Kylian Mbappe delivered again and Harry Kane added his name to the scoresheet, Cristiano Ronaldo's was conspicuously absent.

Yirenkyi's late flourish launches Ghana's World Cup party

Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first international goal on Wednesday night to edge Ghana past Panama in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup.

By Paul Myers

World Cup puts Korean defender on Europe’s radar

A new generation of players often makes their names shine at the World Cup. And South Korea may soon see the rise of a new global icon. Interest in Lee Han-beom, who plays center back for Danish club Midtjylland, is growing across Europe, with clubs in England’s Premier League and Germany’s Bundesliga reportedly keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer transfer market, according to reports on Thursday. Ben Jacobs, a renowned Premier League commentator for Talksport, reported that clubs in England

By The Korea Herald

Ronaldo fails to shine as Portugal held to surprise draw with Congo at World Cup

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez acknowledged his side felt the pressure ‌of trying ‌to win the tournament.

With relations icy, many Canadians lament hosting World Cup with US

The perils of watching England in the World Cup with Scotland fans in an Irish pub

The 42 braves downtown Boston in the name of enlightenment and friendship.

England Fans Serenade Men’s Team With Epic Oasis Singalong After Thrilling FIFA World Cup Win

England kicked off their 2026 campaign with a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia

By Thomas Smith

Oyo Abduction: Rarara Accuses Davido of Politicising Insecurity at World Cup Event

While Rarara condemned Davido’s World Cup message as harmful to Nigeria’s reputation, social media users defended the singer. The post Oyo Abduction: Rarara Accuses Davido of Politicising Insecurity at World Cup Event appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Mohammed Lere

De Paul: The relentless heartbeat behind Argentina’s World Cup charge - The Daily Star

De Paul: The relentless heartbeat behind Argentina’s World Cup charge  The Daily Star

World Cup: Emotional and mental strength keep DR Congo going in roller-coaster ride

"My players know how to fight back, and how to react when things are tough"-Coach Desabre.

Watch the emotional moment they play Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ after England’s World Cup victory against Croatia

Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon were seen mouthing along to the lyrics after they secured the 4-2 victory The post Watch the emotional moment they play Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ after England’s World Cup victory against Croatia appeared first on NME.

By Liberty Dunworth

Yirenki's stoppage-time strike lifts Ghana past Panama in World Cup

It was a move Ghana had repeatedly drilled throughout its World Cup buildup, and after a night of missed chances, it finally paid off. In the fifth minute of second-half stoppage...

World Cup 2026: Colombia secures hard-fought win over Uzbekistan

The Cafeteros enjoyed a dream debut from star forward Luis Díaz, who scored and assisted in a 3-1 win La entrada World Cup 2026: Colombia secures hard-fought win over Uzbekistan se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

World Cup: Ivory Coast star Wahi denied Canadian visa ahead of clash with Germany

Ivory Coast star Elye Wahi denied Canadian visa, missing World Cup match against Germany. This follows his arrest over alleged spot-fixing. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-ivory-coast-star-wahi-denied-canadian-visa-ahead-of-clash-with-germany/

By Punch Newspapers

Thousands of Colombian fans make their jovial presence felt in Mexico City

The exuberant Colombians gathered near the Angel of Independence, bathng Paseo de la Reforma in yellow, and offering noithng but kind words about Mexico and its people. The post Thousands of Colombian fans make their jovial presence felt in Mexico City appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Ballon d’Or 2026 Ranking: Kane, Messi, Mbappe on top after World Cup round 1

The race for the Ballon d'Or 2026 has officially ignited now that the 48-team World Cup is underway in North America, with the first round of fixtures already shaking up the individual power rankings. The post Ballon d’Or 2026 Ranking: Kane, Messi, Mbappe on top after World Cup round 1 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

World Cup 2026: FIFA’s tournament expansion divides opinion

FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup format from 32 to 48 teams for the 2026 edition did not meet with universal approval. Germany’s 7-1 group stage victory over Curacao highlighted why many people believe the addition of more teams has diluted the competition.

By Isaac Yeboah

Uzbekistan Makes World Cup Debut, Scores Historic Goal Despite Colombia Defeat

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Uzbekistan marked its FIFA World Cup debut with a historic milestone on June 17 as Abbosbek Fayzullayev scored the nation’s first-ever World Cup goal, but Colombia pushed further with a 3-1 victory in their Group K opener. Uzbekistan and Colombia faced off in their opening Group K match at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium… The post Uzbekistan Makes World Cup Debut, Scores Historic Goal Despite Colombia D...

By Nargiz Raimbekova

Africa makes a bold statement in opening round of World Cup 2026 - Ahram Online

Africa makes a bold statement in opening round of World Cup 2026  Ahram Online