Iran and Egypt’s first World Cup match highlighted global LGBTQ+ rights abuses, as both countries criminalize same-sex relationships, while Washington state’s …

Ousmane Dembélé scored in the 12th minute to give France a 1-0 lead over Norway in their World Cup 2026 group-stage finale. The win keeps France in contention …

Federal authorities seized 300+ drones over World Cup stadiums, suspecting surveillance but finding no clear motive; stadiums now treat all unauthorized drones…

Kalshi, a U.S.-regulated prediction market, became FIFA World Cup's first sponsor, seeing daily trading volumes exceed $1 million due to its expansion and regu…

Fans are being turned away from World Cup matches after buying resold tickets that fail to work, leaving them with no seats despite paying high prices. The iss…

Norway and France drew 2-2, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice for France and Erling Haaland matching him for Norway. The result keeps Group I wide open for 2026…

Trump has not attended any World Cup matches in the U.S. despite earlier support, contrasting with past U.S. presidents and other world leaders. His absence ma…

Polymarket's U.S. exchange reached $1 billion in annualized revenue six weeks after launch, driven by a surge in World Cup trading volumes. The platform's lega…

Seattle hosts Iran vs. Egypt at Lumen Field on Friday, where Pride flags will fly despite requests from both nations to ban them. FIFA’s refusal to block Pride…

Ecuador stunned Germany 4-3 with a last-minute comeback, keeping their World Cup hopes alive while exposing Germany’s weaknesses. The result reshaped the tourn…

16 teams have qualified for the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup, with matches starting June 28 in a new 48-team format. Tie-breakers now prioritize head-to-h…