Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly with Chile in Spain over Ebola concern

DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Dallas Whale Mural Artist Wyland Sues FIFA After World Cup Paint-Over

The legal battle follows weeks of public anger after a nearly 30-year-old downtown landmark was mostly covered up to make way for a World Cup-related project.

By Jesus Jiménez

2026 World Cup poses massive security challenge for US law enforcement

For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams and be played across three countries, all amid heightened geopolitical tensions. US authorities are already working behind the scenes to ensure the event runs safely and smoothly.

Lewis Koumas snatches Wales draw to ruin Ghana’s World Cup sendoff

Ghana thought they would fly to Washington on Wednesday with a victory finally under their belts, England soon in their sights. After five straight friendly defeats since qualifying for the World Cup last October, they had to settle for a draw in Carlos Queiroz’s first game in charge after Lewis Koumas’s stoppage-time equaliser. Presumably Thomas Tuchel, five hours behind Cardiff in time-zone, hunkered down somewhere in West Palm Beach to watch England’s second Group L opponents this summer. ...

By Ben Fisher at Cardiff City Stadium

How Ebola kills -- and what it takes to stop it

It's a virus that can strike with unrelenting force. The kind of care need to knock it out is often not fully available in a lower resource country like the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By Jonathan Lambert

NJ Transit World Cup train tickets see eyepoppingly slow sales ahead of upcoming tournament

NJ Transit has sold less than 6% of available World Cup train tickets to MetLife Stadium despite lowering the round-trip price from $150 to $98.

2026 World Cup: Are US stadiums unprepared? Viral Senegal ball bounce clip sparks pitch fears

The countdown is on for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted for the first time by the US, Canada and Mexico. But a viral training video has triggered doubt on whether the US stadiums are ready for the tournament, after Senegal's national team was seen practicing on a pitch that saw the ball barely bounce. Fans online said it would result in "player injuries" and the "worst World Cup ever," but there's key context missing about the stadium and pitch.

By Vedika BAHL

How England’s World Cup opponents Ghana fared against Wales as Lewis Koumas emulates father

Wales 1-1 Ghana: The young Liverpool forward cancelled out fellow substitute Caleb Yirenkyi’s opener in Cardiff as the visitors warmed up ahead of this summer’s tournament

By Phil Blanche

Most Americans oppose ICE’s presence at stadiums during the World Cup, according to poll

A survey by ‘The Washington Post’ and the University of Maryland reveals concerns about the role of immigration authorities in the tournament

By Jordi Alonso Martínez Yañez

The Current Ebola Outbreak Is A Global Threat. A Doctor Explains - Forbes

The Current Ebola Outbreak Is A Global Threat. A Doctor Explains  Forbes

From World Cup snub to World Cup weapon: Ricardo Pepi's playmaking gives the U.S. another option up front

“Pepi is a killer,” coach Mauricio Pochettino said last week.

By Steven Goff

Is IShowSpeed replacing Shakira as the face of FIFA World Cup music? Fans cannot stop talking about viral anthem

IShowSpeed’s new song “World Cup (Champions)” has become a major viral hit before FIFA World Cup 2026. Fans across social media praised the track and compared it to FIFA’s official anthem featuring Shakira and Burna Boy. The song gained millions of views within hours, while FIFA’s response on X added even more excitement around the growing online buzz.

By Global Sports Desk

WHO reports sharp drop in suspected Ebola cases from 906 to 116

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday dramatically scaled back the number of suspected Ebola cases in central Africa to 116, down from more than 900 previously, with 330 cases now confirmed. As of May 31, the WHO said 116 suspected cases of the deadly virus had been registered in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — down from 906 late last week. Some 321 cases have now been confirmed in the DRC, including 48 deaths, while nine confirmed cases have been registered in neighbouring ...

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WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop as hundreds ruled out

The World Health Organization has said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak and 116 suspected cases, marking a large drop in the number of suspected cases as hundreds were ruled out after investigation.

Panama target first World Cup match win under Dane Christiansen

Panama will play in their second World Cup as Central America’s only representative, aiming to raise the region’s profile and showcase recent progress under manager Thomas Christiansen. The 53-year-old Dane, appointed in July 2020 to replace Argentina’s Americo Gallego, hopes to cap his six-year tenure with an historic performance – which for Panama would mean […]

Commentary: Should FIFA do more to protect players from World Cup heat?

Heat stress could negatively affect players' performance and pose a threat to their health, say these writers.

S Korea defender gets late World Cup call

Cho Wi-je was included as a late injury replacement

By AFP

Relief for Bangladesh as WC broadcast deal nears completion - The Daily Star

Relief for Bangladesh as WC broadcast deal nears completion  The Daily Star

Ebola in DRC: WHO says suspected cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

There have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Congo outbreak.

Teachers’ union defaces World Cup statues, installs sit-in within blocks of Zócalo

The CNTE — Mexico's most radical teachers' union — and its tactics are gaining more attention by the hour as international press corps arrive in Mexico to cover the World Cup. The post Teachers’ union defaces World Cup statues, installs sit-in within blocks of Zócalo appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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KLM cancels Uganda flights amid Ebola-related travel restrictions

KLM has suspended a number of flights to Entebbe, Uganda, in response to international measures introduced following an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.

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Coaches that were sacked during World Cup

International football management is a notoriously cutthroat business. While many associations wait until a tournament concludes to dissect failure, some reach a boiling point far sooner. The post Coaches that were sacked during World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Ebola: 321 confirmed and 116 suspected cases in the DRC, according to the WHO

41 deaths have been recorded and six people have recovered, while in Uganda there have been nine confirmed cases and one death linked to the virus The post Ebola: 321 confirmed and 116 suspected cases in the DRC, according to the WHO appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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2026 World Cup: The main target is to qualify from the group stage – Queiroz 

According to him, the realistic opportunity and the target of the team is to ensure at least they make it out of Group L, where they are drawn into alongside Panama, Croatia and England.

By Kweku Lawrence

World Cup 2026 - Friendlies: Belgium outclasses Croatia ahead of Tunisia clash - Foot-Africa.com

World Cup 2026 - Friendlies: Belgium outclasses Croatia ahead of Tunisia clash  Foot-Africa.com

📸 The kits for the 48 teams set to play at the World Cup - Yahoo Sports Canada

📸 The kits for the 48 teams set to play at the World Cup  Yahoo Sports Canada