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World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026: a running story on the front pages of 8 newsrooms from 24 May 2026 to 30 July 2026, 348 headlines over 68 days.
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30 July 2026
- BBC News He watched the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley aged 16 - no day since has matched it
- Al Jazeera Messi returns to MLS training 10 days after World Cup final heartbreak
- Al Jazeera FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final brawl with Spain
24 July 2026
- New York Times World Cup By the Numbers
23 July 2026
22 July 2026
- AP Messi returns to Argentina for rest after World Cup final loss to Spain
- Al Jazeera A tournament of contradictions: What did we learn at World Cup 2026?
- BBC News Misleading posts about Trump at World Cup final viewed by millions
21 July 2026
- BBC News Misleading posts about Trump at World Cup final viewed by millions
- Al Jazeera FIFA to probe Paredes-led player brawl after Spain’s World Cup final win
- AP Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million
- CNN The World Cup is over, long live the World Cup: A look back at one of the best tournaments ever
- BBC News Spain World Cup champions receive royal welcome in Madrid
- AP The World Cup is over. Here's where to get your next soccer fix
- Al Jazeera Argentina, minus Messi, return home after World Cup final heartbreak
- Al Jazeera A tournament of contradictions: What did we learn at World Cup 2026?
20 July 2026
- BBC News Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win
- Al Jazeera Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
- AP Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
- Al Jazeera When, where, and how Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina
- Al Jazeera Trump visit causes logistical delays at World Cup final
- AP Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
- Al Jazeera What happened in the first half of the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?
19 July 2026
- CNN England outlasts France in thrilling World Cup Bronze Final
- Al Jazeera Saka hat-trick helps England down France to win World Cup Bronze Final
- AP Disappointed France and England meet for third place in the World Cup
- Al Jazeera All to know about New Jersey weather and conditions before World Cup final
- Al Jazeera Does Spain or Argentina’s form guide point to World Cup final glory?
- Al Jazeera In New York’s ‘Little Palestine’, fans cheer for Spain in World Cup final
18 July 2026
- AP Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
- CNN Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far
- CNN Everything you need to know about the World Cup final
- AP 10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
- BBC News The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
- Al Jazeera World Cup: All to know before Sunday’s Spain vs Argentina blockbuster final
17 July 2026
- AP The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
- AP Tens of thousands of Argentine soccer fans celebrate their team's World Cup semifinal victory
- BBC News The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
- Al Jazeera ‘We are unique’: How Argentina overcame England to reach World Cup final
- Al Jazeera World Cup: All to know before Sunday’s Spain vs Argentina blockbuster final
- Al Jazeera Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup
- New York Times Rowan Ricardo Phillips Lionel Messi Is Walking Into History
16 July 2026
- Al Jazeera Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup
- Al Jazeera Argentina stun England in 2-1 comeback win to reach 2026 World Cup final
- AP Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
- BBC News Argentina fans celebrate win over England
- BBC News 'We had the spirit': England fans on defeat to Argentina
- Fox News Argentina stuns England with thrilling comeback to advance to World Cup final
- Al Jazeera Argentine VP calls England ‘pirates’ ahead of World Cup semifinal clash
- Al Jazeera Atlanta police gear up for trouble at England vs Argentina semifinal
15 July 2026
- Al Jazeera Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final
- AP Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
- Al Jazeera World Cup semifinal: Key players to watch in England vs Argentina clash
- Al Jazeera England and Argentina: All to know about the World Cup second semifinal
- Al Jazeera Politics, refereeing, prices: The biggest controversies of 2026 World Cup
- Al Jazeera World Cup England vs Argentina: Historic rivalry renewed on biggest stage
- Fox News Spain makes World Cup history after shutting out France to earn spot in final
14 July 2026
- AP Neither France nor Spain has trailed at this year's World Cup, but only one can reach the final
- Al Jazeera Argentina vs England World Cup tickets more expensive than France vs Spain
- Al Jazeera England and Argentina renew rivalry: All to know about World Cup semifinal
- Al Jazeera World Cup England vs Argentina: Historic rivalry renewed on biggest stage
13 July 2026
- AP Switzerland fumes after Breel Embolo red card in World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina
- Al Jazeera World Cup England vs Argentina: Historic rivalry renewed on biggest stage
- Al Jazeera What’s the ‘mistaken identity’ red card shown to Switzerland’s Embolo?
- Al Jazeera Which teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what’s the match schedule?
- Wall Street Journal For the third straight game, the defending champions suffered through a nail-biter. And for a third straight game, Lionel Messi and Co. prevailed.
12 July 2026
- AP It's England against Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals, with all eyes on Erling Haaland
- BBC News If you ask Americans, Norway's Erling Haaland is already a winner
- South China Morning Post Fifa World Cup: Sorloth under fire for Erling Haaland error in Norway defeat
- Fox News Thomas Tuchel delivers fiery interview after England reaches World Cup semis
- Al Jazeera Ronaldo still has Portugal future if he wants it, says new coach Jesus
11 July 2026
- Al Jazeera Ronaldo still has Portugal future if he wants it, says new coach Jesus
- Al Jazeera Does more World Cup history beckon for Norway? England stand in their way
- AP Unbeaten Spain meets star-powered Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals
- Al Jazeera Hundreds give hero’s welcome to Egypt after best World Cup run
- Al Jazeera Which records has Kylian Mbappe broken at the World Cup?
- Al Jazeera England vs Norway: Key talking points ahead of World Cup quarterfinal
10 July 2026
- AP US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
- Al Jazeera Does more World Cup history beckon for Norway? England stand in their way
- AP England player Jarell Quansah suspended for two games at the World Cup
- Al Jazeera Which records has Kylian Mbappe broken at the World Cup?
- Al Jazeera England vs Norway: Key talking points ahead of World Cup quarterfinal
- BBC News Heat health alerts extended as record for most 34C days in a year broken
9 July 2026
- AP Why World Cup game balls always make their way back onto the pitch during matches
- Al Jazeera Egypt criticises ‘influential refereeing’ in Argentina World Cup match
- Al Jazeera Argentina fans accused of violence, racism by Egypt, Cape Verde supporters
- Al Jazeera France lose appeal against Olise’s yellow card in Paraguay World Cup clash
- Al Jazeera What was the VAR controversy in the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match?
- BBC News Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
8 July 2026
- Al Jazeera Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinal after beating Colombia
- CNN Switzerland knocks Colombia out of the World Cup
- Al Jazeera What was the VAR controversy in the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match?
- Al Jazeera ‘We were cheated’: Egypt coach decries injustice in Argentina World Cup loss
- AP Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
- Al Jazeera Mbappe slams racism by Paraguay’s Amarilla at World Cup: What we know
- BBC News Fans react to US World Cup loss after red card drama
- Al Jazeera Egypt buoyed by praise for World Cup heroics despite controversial exit
- Al Jazeera Which teams are in the World Cup quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?
- Wall Street Journal The 13-Minute Blitz That Just Saved Lionel Messi From a World Cup Disaster
- Al Jazeera Argentina stage stunning late comeback to beat Egypt in World Cup last 16
- Al Jazeera What happened in the first half of the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match?
7 July 2026
- Al Jazeera ‘MAGA agenda on display’: FIFA, Trump slammed amid Balogun red card row
- AP UEFA says FIFA's decision to let Balogun play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
- AP Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
- Al Jazeera All to know about Ronaldo’s World Cup career as it ends in Spain loss
- AP What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
- BBC News World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension
- South China Morning Post World Cup while you were sleeping: Ronaldo tears, Spain cheers, Balogun fined
- BBC News 'It's a very sad day' - Mexican fans react to loss to England
- Wall Street Journal Folarin Balogun chose to represent the U.S. for a chance to play on home soil. He never imagined that a refereeing call against him would become an international incident.
- Al Jazeera The World Cup must pay its carbon bill
- Al Jazeera Messi vs Salah as Argentina face Egypt with World Cup quarters on the line
- Al Jazeera Which teams are in the World Cup quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?
- Al Jazeera Balogun, Garrincha and Pinochet: FIFA’s controversial World Cup decisions
- Al Jazeera Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial
- Al Jazeera ‘Gave it my all’: Ronaldo confirms World Cup exit after six tournaments
6 July 2026
- CNN Trump asked FIFA chief to review Balogun red card, source says
- Fox News 'Most beautiful' player banished boyfriend from their bed after Portugal's World Cup win
- Al Jazeera Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026 last 16
- AP FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
- AP World Cup serenade: Mexican fans blast horns outside hotel to disrupt England players' sleep
- South China Morning Post World Cup while you were sleeping: Haaland stuns Brazil, Fifa stuns everyone
- AP Paraguay gets physical in a heated World Cup loss to France in steamy Philadelphia
- Wall Street Journal Trump called FIFA president, urging him to review Folarin Balogun’s suspension for the U.S. team’s round-of-16 match against Belgium.
- Fox News Erling Haaland sends Brazil home from the World Cup with 2-goal masterclass
- Al Jazeera World Cup: Which are the best matches to watch in the last 16?
- Al Jazeera FIFA suspends USA striker Balogun’s World Cup ban, earning Trump’s thanks
5 July 2026
- BBC News Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup
- AP Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
- Al Jazeera World Cup: Which are the best matches to watch in the last 16?
- Al Jazeera England play Mexico at Azteca: How altitude might affect the World Cup game
- AP Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink
- CNN France ekes past Paraguay and everything else to know from Saturday’s World Cup matches
- Fox News Mbappé scores his seventh of the World Cup to win rough match against Paraguay
- Al Jazeera ‘We lit up the World Cup’: Cape Verde fans overjoyed despite Argentina loss
- Al Jazeera Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates
- Fox News FIFA hands down final ruling on Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension
4 July 2026
- Al Jazeera Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates
- Al Jazeera Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde
- Fox News Argentina survives what could have been the biggest upset in World Cup history
- Al Jazeera Egypt confirms police officer pushed player, director at World Cup hotel
- Al Jazeera England vs Mexico World Cup knockout match to go ahead as scheduled
- AP Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
- Fox News FIFA hands down final ruling on Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension
- Fox News USA's Balogun breaks his silence on controversial red card by criticizing officials
- Al Jazeera Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
- Al Jazeera Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after early World Cup 2026 exit
- South China Morning Post World Cup: Egypt players stay ‘in the zone’ to beat Australia on penalties
3 July 2026
- CNN Heat records broken from DC to Boston
- Al Jazeera Oyarzabal scores two goals as Spain dominates Austria in World Cup knockout
- AP U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
- Al Jazeera German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating
- Al Jazeera Ronaldo and Modric seek to defy time as Portugal face Croatia in last 32
- BBC News Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they?
- Al Jazeera Belgium pull off stunning comeback to beat Senegal, enter World Cup last 16
- Al Jazeera Cape Verde: All to know before FIFA World Cup knockout against Argentina
2 July 2026
- CNN The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advances to play Belgium
- CNN World Cup serves up huge drama as Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal
- Al Jazeera Cape Verde: All to know before FIFA World Cup knockout against Argentina
- AP Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16
- AP Mexico fans use a homophobic chant during the World Cup match against Ecuador
- Al Jazeera Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last-16 and break 40-year curse
- South China Morning Post World Cup while you were sleeping: captains fantastic save England, Belgium
- Fox News Belgium completes insane World Cup comeback and may have USA waiting next
1 July 2026
- AP Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
- Al Jazeera DR Congo out to derail England’s title charge at World Cup: All to know
- BBC News Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0 in clash, predicts president
- South China Morning Post Mexico delight home fans to reach World Cup last 16 with win over Ecuador
- Al Jazeera Top 5 World Cup knockout shocks – Paraguay win hurts Germany again
30 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets
- CNN Paraguay shocks Germany and everything else you need to know from a dramatic day of World Cup action
- AP Paraguay upsets Germany on penalty kicks at World Cup after a 1-1 draw through extra time
- BBC News South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
- Fox News World Cup teams move into knockout rounds: Here's how to stream every match without cable
- Al Jazeera ‘Incompetent people’: South Korea’s World Cup 2026 exit prompts fury at home
- Al Jazeera Who’s playing whom in the World Cup 2026 last-32 knockout phase?
- Fox News Disallowed goal in extra time leads Paraguay over Germany in stunner at FIFA World Cup
29 June 2026
- Al Jazeera World Cup 2026: Top matches to watch in the Round of 32 knockout stage
- Al Jazeera World Cup: Top 5 biggest takeaways from the group stage
- AP South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president
- Al Jazeera FIFA World Cup Day 18: Knockout bracket set as round of 32 gets under way
- Al Jazeera Who’s playing whom in the World Cup 2026 last-32 knockout phase?
- Al Jazeera World Cup Round of 32: How each team made or missed the knockouts
28 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Ronaldo blanks as Colombia top group after frenetic 0-0 draw with Portugal
- AP Cape Verde becomes the smallest country to reach the World Cup knockout round
- AP Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran
- South China Morning Post Lionel Messi: the living legend
- CNN The World Cup game that no one wants to win
- Al Jazeera Cape Verde break record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts
- Al Jazeera Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule?
- Fox News Winner of last group stage game to face World Cup powerhouse, prompting bizarre scenario
27 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Senegal put five goals past Iraq to stay in World Cup knockouts contention
- Al Jazeera ‘This time’: The World Cup commercials capturing Egypt’s soaring hopes
- Al Jazeera World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage?
- South China Morning Post Lionel Messi: the living legend
26 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Ecuador shock Germany with 2-1 win to enter World Cup knockouts
- Al Jazeera Mbappe vs Haaland showdown: France-Norway fight for knockouts at World Cup
- South China Morning Post Fifa World Cup: in-form Mbappe, Haaland to clash as France face Norway in decider
- Al Jazeera World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage?
25 June 2026
- Fox News Americans catch a major break as World Cup knockout draw all but locks in weak foe
- Al Jazeera Is the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race the best ever?
- South China Morning Post With no team in World Cup, China fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a referee
- Al Jazeera World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top third-round matches to watch
- Al Jazeera World Cup: Top 10 takeaways from the second round of the group stage
- Al Jazeera ‘I’m back’: Ronaldo breaks records, joins World Cup party in Portugal’s win
- BBC News Meet the fans being paid $50,000 to watch every single World Cup match
24 June 2026
- CNN US softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt
- Al Jazeera ‘I’m back’: Ronaldo breaks records, joins World Cup party in Portugal’s win
- Al Jazeera Ronaldo scores in record sixth World Cup as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan
- Al Jazeera US says Iran can stay for two days before Egypt World Cup game
- Al Jazeera Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match
23 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Haaland double rows Norway into World Cup knockouts with Senegal win
- AP Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium
- AP Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw
- Al Jazeera Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup game
- BBC News Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?
- Al Jazeera Football, war and solidarity: Why Gaza fans turned to Spain this World Cup
- Wall Street Journal Argentina used to worry about its overreliance on Lionel Messi. Now, as the tournament’s record goal scorer, he’s the team’s entire identity.
- Al Jazeera World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage?
- Al Jazeera Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match
22 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Cape Verde win hearts, earn draw with Uruguay in second World Cup match
- AP Coach says Iran still being treated poorly by US at World Cup ahead of second match
- AP Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics
- AP Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw
- Al Jazeera World Cup: Messi back in action as Argentina take on Austria in Dallas
- Al Jazeera World Cup: Mbappe leads France into crucial Iraq clash in Philadelphia
- Al Jazeera Ten-man Belgium hold off Iran in hard-fought World Cup draw
- Al Jazeera World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage?
- BBC News World Cup fans react to US defeating Australia to reach knockout round
21 June 2026
- Al Jazeera US refuses to ease World Cup travel restrictions for Iranian team
- Al Jazeera Spain look to bounce back from Cape Verde shock against Saudi Arabia
- Al Jazeera World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage?
20 June 2026
- Fox News US World Cup win prompts controversial comments by Australia's coach after match
- BBC News World Cup fans react to US defeating Australia to reach knockout round
19 June 2026
- Al Jazeera What went wrong for Cristiano Ronaldo in his first World Cup 2026 match?
- BBC News Everything to know about Canada's men's team at the 2026 World Cup
- Al Jazeera Top five ‘must-watch’ World Cup matches of the second group phase
18 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Kane double fires England past Croatia in World Cup thriller
- AP Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
- Al Jazeera Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend World Cup
- South China Morning Post World Cup while you were sleeping: England win and Ronaldo ends Messi debate
- CNN Mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup
- Al Jazeera Messi breaks World Cup record, rewrites history on a special night for Argentina
- Al Jazeera Iran will have to leave US hours after every World Cup match, official says
- Al Jazeera Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal?
- Al Jazeera Preview: South Africa play Czechia, seek first WC win after Mexico defeat
- BBC News India: Why a country of 1.4 billion is not in the football World Cup
17 June 2026
- Fox News Iran's World Cup squad ordered to leave US immediately after opening match
- BBC News England fans arrive in Dallas for World Cup game against Croatia
- Al Jazeera Iran will have to leave US hours after every World Cup match, official says
- Al Jazeera Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal?
- AP Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
- Al Jazeera Mbappe breaks scoring record in France win over Senegal in World Cup
- Al Jazeera Preview: Ronaldo’s last dance as Portugal face DR Congo in World Cup
- South China Morning Post World Cup while you were sleeping: Mbappe closes on scoring record, Haaland at double
- Al Jazeera Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup
- CNN State Department says it’s trying to help Cape Verde goalkeeper’s mother get to US for the World Cup
- CNN US says Iran was always supposed to fly back to Mexico immediately after World Cup match, despite coach’s complaints
- BBC News India: Why a country of 1.4 billion is not in the football World Cup
16 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Egypt hold Belgium to 1-1 draw in opening World Cup game
- Al Jazeera Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener
- Al Jazeera Preview: France kicks off World Cup campaign with tricky match vs Senegal
- Al Jazeera The US border runs straight through the World Cup
- New York Times Miami Swelters on Game Day, and Cape Verde Fans Revel in Atlanta
- Al Jazeera Ebola risk for World Cup is ‘extremely low’, but US is ready, experts say
- CNN 2026 World Cup schedule: See where, when and who your team plays
- BBC News Fans react after Cape Verde draws with Spain in World Cup shock
- South China Morning Post Trader loses US$1 million on Cabo Verde’s shock World Cup draw with favourites Spain
- Fox News How to stream every World Cup match without cable
15 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Uruguay squad lands in US after flight delay ahead of World Cup opener
- Al Jazeera The US border runs straight through the World Cup
- BBC News Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?
- Al Jazeera Top five takeaways from Brazil’s blockbuster World Cup clash with Morocco
- South China Morning Post ‘It’s our way’: Japan fans win hearts by cleaning up after World Cup match
- Al Jazeera Yamal, Williams fit to start on the bench for Spain against Cape Verde
- BBC News The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
- Fox News How to stream every World Cup match without cable
14 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Ten observations after attending a World Cup match in the US
- AP FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses
- Al Jazeera Know your football? Take the World Cup 2026 quiz
- Al Jazeera ‘A dream come true’: Fans revel as US win World Cup opener on home soil
- Al Jazeera The US border runs straight through the World Cup
- BBC News The costs and challenges facing the World Cup
- BBC News Why is Trump not at the World Cup?
- BBC News How much did these fans pay for their World Cup tickets?
- BBC News The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
13 June 2026
- Fox News Canada fans boo U.S. during World Cup opener then barely escape upset loss
- AP 3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa
- CNN It’s the USA’s time to shine at the World Cup
- Fox News Democrats tell voters who oppose immigration they can't watch World Cup
- New York Times Ticket prices make the World Cup feel like a high society event in Mexico.
- Al Jazeera Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026
- BBC News Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé perform at Canada opening ceremony
- BBC News How much did these fans pay for their World Cup tickets?
- Al Jazeera What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
- Fox News How to stream every World Cup match without cable
- BBC News World Cup kicks off in Canada with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing in opening ceremony
12 June 2026
- BBC News World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
- Al Jazeera What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
- AP The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
- Al Jazeera Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026
- Al Jazeera What time are World Cup matches in my time zone?
- BBC News Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians
- Fox News How to stream every World Cup match without cable
- Al Jazeera Jimenez and Quinones net as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
- Fox News Shakira performs inside while violence erupts yards from stadium during FIFA ceremony
11 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
- Al Jazeera Pressure on cohosts Mexico as South Africa await in World Cup 2026 opener
- Al Jazeera One day to go: Five key talking points before World Cup kicks off
- BBC News A World Cup guide for new football fans
- Al Jazeera World Cup contenders: Can Messi deliver again for Argentina?
- Al Jazeera ‘United As One’: Why US, Mexico and Canada are cohosting World Cup 2026
- Al Jazeera Messi comes off the bench to score in Argentina’s final World Cup warm-up
- Fox News How to stream every World Cup match without cable
- Al Jazeera World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch
10 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know
- Al Jazeera World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch
- BBC News Is the US ready to host the 2026 World Cup?
- Al Jazeera World Cup star power: Do Ronaldo & Messi still rule, or is Mbappe the guy?
- BBC News A World Cup guide for new football fans
- CNN Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?
- CNN Wondering which games to watch at the World Cup? These are the 10 best group stage matches
- Al Jazeera World Cup form guide: Ranking the eight MENA teams in the tournament
- Al Jazeera What time are World Cup 2026 matches in my time zone?
9 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Too hot to handle? How the heat could affect players at the World Cup
- BBC News 'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
- CNN Who are the World Cup favorites?
8 June 2026
- BBC News 'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
- CNN Tehran lambasts US ‘obstruction’ of Iran’s soccer team as players land in Mexico ahead of World Cup
- Al Jazeera Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row
- BBC News Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row
- BBC News Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup
- CNN Who are the World Cup favorites?
7 June 2026
- BBC News Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
- BBC News A bluffer's guide to the 2026 World Cup
6 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House
- BBC News Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
- Al Jazeera Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
- Al Jazeera US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
- South China Morning Post Iran slams US ‘discriminatory treatment’ over World Cup visa refusals
- BBC News Protesters topple World Cup player statues in Mexico City
5 June 2026
- Al Jazeera Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites
- Al Jazeera Who are the Golden Boot favourites at World Cup 2026?
- Al Jazeera Last Dance: Ronaldo, Messi and others gear up for likely final World Cup
- BBC News Protesters topple World Cup player statues in Mexico City