'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

As Screwworm Cases Mount, U.S. Officials Ramp Up Response

The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.

By K. R. Callaway and Emily Anthes

ITV set for World Cup ad record as AI groups pile in

Spending by US tech companies and major expansion of 2026 tournament lift revenues at struggling UK broadcaster

Somali referee is dropped from World Cup after turned back at US border

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Omar Artan was denied entry due to 'vetting concerns.' Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced by Trump's administration as part of a broader immigration crackdown. FIFA said it was powerless over the decision and confirmed Artan would play no part in the World Cup.

The U.S. now faces Europe’s defense dilemma

Israeli weapons are field-tested and effective. Will the U.S. forgo them for moral posturing?

By Aaron Kaplowitz

The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup – podcast

Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans – and the government? Excitement is mounting in Mexico as the World Cup opens in Mexico City, then heads to the city of Guadalajara. Mexican journalist Leon Krauze is a fan. He was there the last time the World Cup came to Mexico and will be watching again. The city of Guadalajara has a mythical footballing past: “Pele’s Brazil played there in 1...

By Presented by Annie Kelly with Leon Krauze, produced by Saskia Collette, Guy Szafman and Rudi Zygadlo; executive producers Homa Khaleeli and Sami Kent

Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match

Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.

VP JD Vance addresses US-Israel relationship, whether Iran is trying to 'play' the United States

VP JD Vance says U.S. and Israel have some shared and diverging interests, stressing American policy will prioritize preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States

Somali referee Omar Artan won't officiate in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.

Corning strikes another multibillion-dollar AI deal. What the new Amazon pact means for the stock

Amazon joins the laundry list of partnerships Corning has secured in 2026, which includes Meta Platforms and Nvidia.

Somali referee denied US entry, dropped from FIFA World Cup 2026

Omar Artan, Africa's top referee in 2025, was set to become the first Somali national to officiate at a FIFA World Cup before being denied entry by US authorities

Aussies dominate England in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up

Australia cruises to a five-wicket victory over England in its penultimate Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff.

US sanctions over 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives with travel ban

The United States has placed travel bans on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members as part of a broader campaign to punish the current government for human rights abuses. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement on Monday that the new sanctions were imposed in part because of the death last month of an imprisoned activist, Brooklyn Rivera, who criticised the policies of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife and co-president Rosario Murillo. “The United...

By Associated Press

Somali referee dropped from World Cup after being refused entry to US

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, FIFA said Monday, in a decision that prevents him from becoming the first Somali official to referee at the tournament.

By FRANCE 24

World Cup 2026 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for USA, Canada and Mexico 2026

By Sport Staff

New Jersey's 'Uncle Sam' heading west to support USA in World Cup

Almost nobody played soccer as John Johnston was growing up in Bloomfield. But now, Freehold's Uncle Sam supports the United States at the World Cup.

Two new cases of deadly screwworm parasite detected in U.S.

Texas and New Mexico cases are the first sign of the fly in over a decade, and the first in cattle in about half a century

By Bloomberg News

Yamal, Endrick, Guler: The young guns ready to storm FIFA World Cup 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have 48 nations, 104 matches and a thousand storylines, but nothing like the arrival of a new generation of players announcing themselves on the world's biggest stage. These are the players who watched the 2022 Qatar finals as schoolboys and are now walking into dressing rooms alongside Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappé. The expanded format means more room for young talent to showcase their game. Here are 10 under-21 players stepping onto the World Cup stage for the very ...

By ABHINAV DEKA

FIFA 2026 World Cup: From mussel-munching octopus Paul to AI prompts

By Shivani Naik

'Godzilla' El Nino incoming? How the powerful weather pattern could impact the USA

A potentially strong El Nino could be officially declared this week and experts warn it could bring major weather shifts across the US.

‘Mr Omar Artan’s status will not be changed at present’ — Somali referee to miss World Cup after being denied entry into US

By Mark Staniforth

Somali World Cup referee denied US entry

A Somali referee who was set to become the first from his country to officiate at a World Cup has been denied entry to the United States.

No all-nighters this time: Korea gets a brunch-time World Cup

Often, the World Cup meant fighting sleep to watch Team Korea play, staying up late into the night, sometimes into the wee hours. But at the upcoming 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, South Korea’s Group A matches will all kick off in the morning — not at dawn, but just in time for brunch. The schedule begins Friday at 11 a.m., when South Korea will open its World Cup campaign against the Czech Republic at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, in Mexico's Jalisco state. Ranked No

By The Korea Herald

World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US

Omar Artan was the only Somalian referee on FIFA's World Cup list, with the nation on the US list of "fully suspended" countries for entry.

US To Offer Expedited Visa Interviews At Select Embassies For $750

The move is a potential effort to ease conditions caused by the Trump administration's push to make entering the United States more difficult.

World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on Thursday, with FIFA hoping soccer can rise above anger over prices, political tensions and the shadow of war.

Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan denied entry into United States

It comes after several incidents that have put US immigration and border enforcement into the spotlight ahead of the World Cup.

US-Israel defence integration plan heads for House vote despite opposition

A controversial proposal to expand military technology cooperation between the United States and Israel is headed for a vote in the House of Representatives after surviving its first major congressional challenge, setting the stage for a broader debate over the future of one of Washington’s closest strategic relationships. The measure, known as the United States-Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Initiative, advanced out of the House Armed Services Committee on Friday after lawmakers rejec...

By none@none.com (Anwar Iqbal)

England's Spence to wear protective mask at World Cup due to broken jaw

US acquiring voluntary equity stakes in AI firms appears manageable: Wedbush

Somali referee set to officiate at World Cup is dropped after being denied entry to US

Fifa said Omar Artan was refused entry after arriving at Miami International Airport on Saturday, adding that it was powerless to influence the decision.

Banda El Recodo to Light Up FIFA Fan Fest at Mexico City’s Zócalo After Opening of 2026 World Cup

The iconic group will perform in the country's main public square as part of the FIFA Fan Fest on Thursday.

By Sigal Ratner-Arias

FIFA confirms Somali referee Omar Artan will miss World Cup after US entry denial

Artan, who was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup finals, was reportedly stopped at Miami International Airport The post FIFA confirms Somali referee Omar Artan will miss World Cup after US entry denial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

The full fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup - The Daily Star

The full fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup  The Daily Star

Somali football referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

He was expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.

Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US, official says

A Somali referee on course to become the first official from the Horn of Africa nation to work at a FIFA World Cup finals tournament has been refused entry to the United States, ca...

5 Ways Data Centers Endanger Their Local Communities and the Country as a Whole

Yet more on why you should hate data centers.

By Yves Smith

Poll Finds Strong Support For Larger Families Despite Falling US Birth Rates

Poll Finds Strong Support For Larger Families Despite Falling US Birth Rates Authored by Savannah Hulsey Pointer via The Epoch Times, Most respondents said having children is important to a fulfilling life, while citing faith, family values, and economic stability as key factors. The question of the declining birth rate in the United States has been weighing on many, including economists and those in the religious sector. As more Americans reach the age of qualification for Soc...

By Tyler Durden

PayTv to broadcast 104 World Cup matches

StarTimes Nigeria will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live, offering affordable access, decoder discounts, and N50m in prizes. Don’t miss th Read More: https://punchng.com/paytv-to-broadcast-104-world-cup-matches/

By Punch Newspapers

Wild picks: Elephants, pumas and gorillas make World Cup predictions at Guadalajara Zoo

The animals picked winners — mostly for the four matches scheduled at Guadalajara Stadium — by choosing between food, shirts, boxes and soccer balls linked to the different teams. The post Wild picks: Elephants, pumas and gorillas make World Cup predictions at Guadalajara Zoo appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Olise smashes hat-trick as France beat N. Ireland in pre-World Cup game

Michael Olise sparkled brightest in a star-studded France attack on Monday, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over outgunned Northern Ireland in Lille. The post Olise smashes hat-trick as France beat N. Ireland in pre-World Cup game appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Ghana High Commission in Canada seeks details of fans needing World Cup tickets for Ghana-Panama clash

Ghana’s High Commission in Canada has appealed to Ghanaians resident in the country who intend to attend the Black Stars’ FIFA World Cup match against Panama in Toronto but have not been able to obtain tickets to submit their details for possible assistance.

By Ernest Arhinful

Sweden vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Everything you need to know - Goal.com

Sweden vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Everything you need to know  Goal.com

Deschamps Tips Hat-Trick Man Olise to Make Big Impact at World Cup - Asharq Al-Awsat English

Deschamps Tips Hat-Trick Man Olise to Make Big Impact at World Cup  Asharq Al-Awsat English