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bbc.co.uksports3 hrs ago
Brazil to face Norway in World Cup round of 16
Brazil will meet Norway on Sunday in New Jersey. The match pits Brazil's midfield against Norway's attack.
winnipegfreepress.comsports3 hrs ago
FIFA Adds 'Country Roads' to Post-Match Playlist for U.S. Team
FIFA placed the song on its post-game playlist to create a shared moment between the U.S. team and supporters. The track has been played after several U.S. matches at the current World Cup and has drawn participation from players and fans.
politics5 hrs ago
World Cup 2026 ticket prices exceed bid book projections by up to seven times
Business Insider analyzed ticket prices from FIFA's April open sale and compared them to the United 2026 bid book and prior tournaments. Category 1 final tickets reached $10,990, while the bid book projected a maximum of $1,550. Additional costs for flights, hotels, and transit f…
bbc.co.uksports8 hrs ago
Germany national team begins coach search after World Cup exit
The German football federation has started talks with a candidate to replace the previous coach. The team exited in the round of 32 after losing on penalties.
mexiconewsdaily.comsports8 hrs ago
Mexico City to Cap Crowds at 25,000 and Double Police for Mexico-England World Cup Match
Mexico City will deploy 6,000 officers along Paseo de la Reforma and cap attendance at 25,000 at the Angel of Independence monument for Sunday's round-of-16 game. The measures follow four deaths during celebrations after Mexico's win over Ecuador earlier this week.
bbc.co.uksports8 hrs ago
Klopp enters talks to manage Germany national team after World Cup exit
Jurgen Klopp has begun discussions to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany manager following the team's elimination. The former Liverpool coach remains employed by Red Bull while exploring the national team role.
abcnews.go.comsports8 hrs ago
Scotland Fans Place Traffic Cones on Statues After Boston World Cup Matches
Scotland supporters added traffic cones to statues during matches in Boston. The practice has since appeared on monuments in several Scottish cities.
abcnews.go.comsports6 hrs agoUpdated
Egypt Eliminates Australia from World Cup in Penalty Shootout
Egypt defeated Australia in a FIFA World Cup penalty shootout, ending the Socceroos' tournament run. Coach Tony Popovic replaced goalkeeper Patrick Beach with Mat Ryan ahead of the shootout. Mark Schwarzer later criticized several tactical choices on ABC Sport Daily.
abcnews.go.comsports8 hrs ago
Australia Loses World Cup Match to Egypt on Penalties
Egypt defeated Australia in a World Cup knockout match decided by penalties on Saturday morning. The result ended Australia's tournament and marked Egypt's first World Cup knockout victory.
bbc.co.uksports11 hrs ago
Colombia Defeats Ghana 1-0 to Advance to World Cup Round of 16
Jhon Arias scored in the 14th minute as Colombia beat Ghana in Kansas City. The win sends Colombia to face Switzerland on Tuesday in Vancouver.
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nbcnews.comsports15 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. forward receives one-match ban after red card
The player described the period after his ejection as an emotional roller coaster and said he plans to support teammates ahead of the round-of-16 match. He will miss the Belgium game but could return for the quarterfinals if the team advances.
sports18 hrs ago
Over 30,000 Argentines Gather in Miami for World Cup Banderazo
More than 30,000 Argentines assembled in Miami for a banderazo supporting their national team ahead of a World Cup match against Cape Verde. Coach Lionel Scaloni praised the fans as the team's '12th player.' Estimates point to up to 60,000 supporters expected for Friday's game.
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sbs.com.ausports18 hrs ago
Egypt Beats Australia 4-2 on Penalties in World Cup Knockout Debut
Egypt advanced in its fourth World Cup appearance after a 1-1 draw and a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia. The result leaves Australia at 0-3 in knockout-round matches.
Forbessports18 hrs ago
Portugal beats Croatia 2-1 and United States beats Bosnia 2-0 after VAR reviews in World Cup round of 32
A microchip in the match ball detected a touch by Igor Mantanovic that led to an offside ruling on Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal. Portugal advanced while Croatia exited the 2026 World Cup. The United States also won its round-of-32 match 2-0 over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
espn.co.uksports15 hrs agoUpdated
Egypt Team Says Dallas Officer Pushed Director and Player During World Cup Event
Egypt's national team reported that a Dallas police officer pushed its director and a player while they posed for a photo with a fan. Dallas police said the incident occurred at a team hotel and was resolved after officers met with team representatives.
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Usa Todaysports20 hrs ago
Egypt player leaves match after injury then scores own goal against Australia
An Egyptian defender required medical attention in the 48th minute of a World Cup match against Australia. He returned to the field and headed the ball into his own net minutes later.
news.sky.compolitics20 hrs ago
UK Government Extends Pub Hours to 05:00 for England World Cup Match
Pubs across England may stay open until 05:00 BST on Monday for the England-Mexico World Cup match. The National Police Chiefs' Council said the late notice will require officers to work longer shifts and be reassigned from other duties.
axios.comsports21 hrs ago
Argentina Faces Weather Delays Ahead of World Cup Match
Forecasters predict a 40 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms at Hard Rock Stadium during Argentina's evening match against Cape Verde. Lightning protocols require a 30-minute suspension if strikes occur within eight miles of the venue.
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investopedia.comsports22 hrs ago
Brazil Cracks Down on Betting Ads During World Cup
Brazilian officials ordered two media outlets and four betting operators to explain content that may have violated rules. The government also suspended any ads found in breach of current regulations.
abcnews.go.comsports23 hrs ago
U.S. Striker Fouls Bosnia-Herzegovina Player in World Cup Match
Folarin Balogun of the United States fouled Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 61st minute of a World Cup match in Santa Clara, California, on Wednesday. The incident prompted online discussion.
abcnews.go.comsports6 hrs agoUpdated
Argentina edges Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time; Cape Verde reaches round of 16 for first time
Lionel Messi opened the scoring with his seventh goal of the tournament as Argentina advanced past Cape Verde on Friday night in Miami. The defending champions needed extra time to overcome the first-time knockout qualifier.
bbc.co.uksports1 day ago
U.S. men's national team World Cup match draws record 24.4 million viewers
The United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night in Santa Clara, California. Fox Sports reported the telecast reached more than 24.4 million viewers, the highest for any English-language soccer broadcast.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day ago
Spain Defeats Austria 3-0 in World Cup Round of 32
Spain recorded its first World Cup knockout-stage win since 2010 with a 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday. The result advances Spain to the round of 16 in the expanded tournament.
sbs.com.ausports17 hrs agoUpdated
Dutch Football Association Sends Racist Messages After World Cup Penalty Loss to Prosecutors
The KNVB referred racist social media messages targeting three players to prosecutors after a penalty shootout loss to Morocco. Prime Minister Rob Jetten called the abuse unacceptable and urged legal action to set an example.
riotimesonline.compolitics17 hrs agoUpdated
England and Wales pubs allowed to stay open until 5 a.m. for England-Mexico World Cup match
The UK government announced Thursday that licensed premises can remain open until 5 a.m. on Monday for the 1 a.m. kickoff. England's last-16 fixture against Mexico at Estadio Azteca follows confirmation of knockout qualification on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Timessports1 day ago
Spain Goalkeeper Unai Simón Sets World Cup Shutout Record in 3-0 Win Over Austria
Unai Simón extended his consecutive scoreless streak to 519 minutes during Spain's 3-0 victory. The Athletic Bilbao keeper broke a 36-year-old mark previously held by Italy's Walter Zenga.
bleedingcool.comsports1 day ago
U.S. Forward Balogun Sent Off for Foul on Defender in 2-0 Win Over Bosnia-Herzegovina
Folarin Balogun received a red card for serious foul play during the United States' victory. A separate incident involving Lionel Messi drew no sanction from officials.
Los Angeles Timessports1 day ago
U.S. Men's National Team Defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in World Cup
The U.S. Men's National Team won its first World Cup knockout match in more than two decades on Wednesday. Folarin Balogun received a red card that will sideline him for the next game against Belgium. CBS News reported the result and the suspension.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day ago
Belgium Scores Twice Late to Eliminate Senegal from 2026 World Cup
Senegal led Belgium 2-0 in the round of 32 before conceding three goals in the final 15 minutes of regulation and extra time. The 3-2 loss ended Senegal's tournament on July 1, 2026, in Seattle.
bleedingcool.comsports1 day ago
Domino's Distributes Over 60,000 Free Pizzas After Red Card in World Cup Match
A U.S. national team player received a red card in the 64th minute against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Domino's activated a pre-announced promotion to give away more than 60,000 medium two-topping pizzas.
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france24.comsports1 day ago
France National Team Resumes Training After 3-0 Win Over Sweden
France's national soccer team returned to training following its 3-0 victory against Sweden. The squad will next play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.
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washingtonpost.comsports1 day ago
Poll Finds 17% of U.S. Adults Highly Excited About World Cup
A new survey shows limited overall excitement for the ongoing World Cup among U.S. adults. Soccer fans report higher engagement through social media and betting than through traditional fandom.
riotimesonline.comsports1 day ago
Record 10 African Nations Reach 2026 World Cup Round of 32
Nine of the ten African teams advanced past the group stage, the strongest collective showing to date. Online reactions to several squads have been shaped by the domestic policies of their home countries.
Los Angeles Timessports2 days ago
U.S. Team Advances to World Cup Round of 16 After 2-0 Win
The team recorded three wins and ten goals in four games. A player received a red card and will miss the next match.
sports2 days ago
Twenty-Five Teams Advance to Knockout Stage of 2026 World Cup
@Forbes reported that 25 teams are still competing as of July 1, 2026. The field includes two billionaire players and features a final scheduled for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
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cnbc.comsports2 days ago
US Jobs Rose 57,000 in June While Hospitality Fell 61,000
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 61,000 decline in restaurant, bar and hotel employment for June. Overall US payrolls rose 57,000 while the unemployment rate stood at 4.2 percent. Downward revisions to prior months and analyst forecasts for World Cup gains were also deta…
bbc.co.uksports2 days ago
German national team exits World Cup after Paraguay loss
Germany lost to Paraguay and failed to reach the round of 16 for the third consecutive tournament. The manager publicly criticized a player after the match.
news.sky.comsports2 days ago
Portugal to honor Diogo Jota before World Cup match against Croatia
Portugal will play Croatia in Toronto on Thursday, one day before the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death. The team has stated it intends to dedicate the round-of-32 match to the late forward.
news.sky.comsports2 days ago
Spain and Portugal Play for World Cup Last-16 Spots
Spain and Portugal each play their final group-stage matches on Thursday. Algeria also competes in a bid to finish its campaign with a win.
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world1 day agoUpdated
Heatwave to Affect 250 Million People Across Eastern and Central U.S.
A prolonged heatwave will bring dangerous temperatures and humidity to large parts of the United States starting Thursday. About 120 million people are already under extreme heat warnings as the country heads into the Fourth of July weekend.
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abcnews.go.comscience2 days ago
New York and Philadelphia Open Cooling Centers as Forecast Highs Near 100 Degrees
New York City expects temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and heat indices up to 110 by July 3. Philadelphia has adjusted World Cup events while both cities expand cooling stations and outreach.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days agoUpdated
Harry Kane Scores Twice as England Beats DR Congo 2-1
England advanced in the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over DR Congo. Belgium overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time.
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bbc.co.uksports2 days ago
Striker scores then receives red card in U.S. World Cup win
Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal before being sent off with a straight red card during the United States' 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The result advanced the U.S. to the last 16 for the first time in 24 years.
theundefeated.comsports2 days ago
United States beats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 but plays with ten men after Balogun red card
Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scored as the U.S. advanced to the round of 16. Balogun received a red card in the 64th minute and will miss the next match.
app.buzzsumo.comsports2 days ago
England Has Three Days to Prepare for Mexico Match at 2,240-Meter Azteca Stadium
Thomas Tuchel said England have no time to adjust to the 2,240-meter elevation at Azteca Stadium ahead of Sunday's World Cup round-of-16 game. The team returns to Kansas City on Wednesday before flying to Mexico City on Friday.
screenrant.comsports2 days ago
United States Names Starting Lineup for World Cup Match Against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Christian Pulisic starts the World Cup round-of-32 match after recovering from a calf injury. The United States uses the same lineup that opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over Paraguay.
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technology2 days ago
German Traveler's U.S. World Cup Account Deleted, White House Invitation Reported
A German citizen's social media account documenting travel across the United States during the World Cup was removed yesterday. The account owner received an invitation to the White House, according to a White House tourism official.
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theundefeated.comsports2 days ago
U.S. men's national team faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup round of 32
The U.S. men's national team will play Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The match will be shown on Fox and Telemundo and streamed on Fubo.
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Wiredtechnology2 days ago
Mexico Fans' Celebrations After World Cup Win Produced Seismic Signal
Mexico defeated Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez. The outburst triggered vibrations recorded by a Raspberry Shake seismograph near Mexico City Stadium, SASSLA reported.
sports2 days ago
Ismaila Sarr Sets Senegal World Cup Scoring Record With Five Goals
Senegal forward Ismaila Sarr scored five goals across the tournament, establishing a new national record. The achievement updates Senegal's historical performance at the World Cup.
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theundefeated.comsports2 days ago
England Overturns Congo Half-Time Lead in World Cup Match
England's Harry Kane scored twice after half time to overcome a one-nil deficit against Congo's Leopards. The knockout round game was played on Wednesday in Atlanta. France 24 reported the outcome.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
World Cup Officials Enforce New Red Card Rule for Mouth Covering
World Cup officials are issuing red cards to players who cover their mouths during verbal confrontations. The rule aims to prevent hidden abusive language and has already been applied in multiple matches.
New York Postsports2 days ago
Germany loses World Cup match to Paraguay on penalties
Germany drew 1-1 with Paraguay before losing on penalties at Boston Stadium. A former player said family travel arrangements created unrest inside the squad.
espn.co.uksports3 days ago
Three World Cup matches set for Wednesday in Atlanta, Seattle and Santa Clara
England faces Congo DR, Belgium plays Senegal, and the United States hosts Bosnia-Herzegovina in round-of-32 games. Seven of sixteen teams have already advanced to the round of 16.
bbc.co.uksports3 days ago
FIFA reports 13-fold rise in racist online abuse during World Cup group stage
FIFA's social media protection service identified 89,000 abusive posts across the 2026 tournament group stage. The total marks a 13-fold increase from the 6,700 abusive comments recorded in 2022.
bbc.co.uksports3 days ago
U.S. coach names five penalty takers for World Cup round of 32
The head coach said Tuesday the staff has chosen an ordered list of five players for any shootout. The team opens knockout play Wednesday against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium.
france24.comsports3 days ago
Mexico, Norway, France Advance at 2026 World Cup
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-1 in a round-of-16 qualifier. Norway and France also secured wins to move forward in the tournament.
bbc.co.uksports3 days ago
Visa rules limit attendance at 2026 World Cup for fans from some nations
Supporters from roughly one-quarter of qualifying countries encountered travel bans, visa restrictions, or high refusal rates when trying to reach the co-host nations. FIFA secured a waiver for ticket holders from five African countries after the U.S. introduced visa bonds of up…
The Boston Globesports3 days ago
USMNT coach says Bosnia match is like World Cup final
The coach stated that the round-of-32 game requires a full-performance mindset. The team enters the match after three group-stage results and with several injury questions.
thesouthafrican.comsports3 days ago
England Coach Says Team Can Cope Without Two Right-Backs for DR Congo Match
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team will manage without Reece James and Jarell Quansah for the round-of-32 World Cup game against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Both players trained separately after injuries sustained in group-stage matches.