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AMC posts surprise profit, record revenue as blockbuster films lift ticket sales
Europe|Sports|World
False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop
Another World Cup, another early exit
June 30, 2026Soccer
Business|Sports|World
Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action
Sportsbook operators are seeing record betting on this year's World Cup
June 30, 2026
Sports|World
Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup
Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late in injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup
June 30, 2026
Entertainment|Opinion|Sports|World
The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament
The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament
June 29, 2026
Sports|World
Landon Donovan believes the USA can win the World Cup. They just need a lot of good breaks
Landon Donovan believes the USA can win the World Cup. They just need a lot of good breaks
June 29, 2026
Economy|Sports|World
Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Spending billions of dollars and attracting some of soccer’s biggest stars doesn’t guarantee success at the World Cup
June 29, 2026
Sports|World
Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
Lionel Messi has become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan
June 28, 2026
Sports|World
Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts
Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan
June 28, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32
Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32
June 27, 2026
Sports|World
Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran
Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw
June 27, 2026
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Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup
Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field
June 26, 2026
Sports
Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following a 0-0 result against Saudi Arabia
June 27, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in
Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale
June 27, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride
A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage
June 26, 2026
Sports|US|World
Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey
Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States just in time to warm up for the World Cup games that really matter starting next week
June 26, 2026
Sports|World
Australia clinches knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance
Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance
June 26, 2026
Sports
Soccer-Pulisic on the bench as U.S., Turkey make wholesale changes
U.S. winger Christian Pulisic starts on the bench for a Group D match in which the U.S. and Turkey make wholesale changes.
June 26, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada
Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi both scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Canada at the World Cup as both teams advanced to the knockout round
June 25, 2026
Sports|World
Homophobic chant returns in Mexico's World Cup match against the Czech Republic
Fans at Mexico’s final World Cup group stage match on Wednesday chanted a slur that has previously led to fines against the country’s soccer federation
June 25, 2026
Africa|Entertainment|Sports|World
‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive
‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive
June 25, 2026
Sports|World
As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women's World Cup countdown has begun
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil
June 25, 2026
Sports|World
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn't rule out Brazil move
Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club
June 25, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
Soccer-Iran says U.S. airport delay holds up World Cup delegation
U.S. host officials "caused problems" for Iran forward Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei, delaying their delegation as they travelled to Seattle for the World Cup match
June 25, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46
Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46 and more than a decade after retiring
June 24, 2026
Sports|World
Messi and Mbappé romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals
Argentina's Lionel Messi has been mesmerizing
June 24, 2026
Political|Sports|World
US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt
US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt
June 24, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Sports|World
Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups
FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament
June 23, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos
The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos
June 23, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced to the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal
June 23, 2026
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup
Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup’s top scorers
June 23, 2026
Sports|World
Soccer-Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with a stunning double
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice during Argentina's 2-0 Group J win over Austria on Monday.
June 22, 2026
Sports|World
Kylian Mbappé of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most
Kylian Mbappé of France has scored two goals to reach 16 for his World Cup career
June 23, 2026
Sports
World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on Monday, when the halftime break during a match between France and Iraq lasted 2 hours, 10 minutes
June 23, 2026
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Soccer-Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston
World Cup fever has a distinctly international flavour for residents in Houston, where an estimated third of the population was born outside the United
June 23, 2026
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
Here’s something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play
June 23, 2026
Sports|World
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria
June 23, 2026
Africa|Sports|World
Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
While Mohamed Salah’s club career is still undecided, he’s building his legacy with Egypt
June 22, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw
Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over
June 22, 2026
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Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics
Lionel Messi’s move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles
June 21, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup
How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup
June 21, 2026
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World
Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a soccer star
Of all the rainbow of colors during the World Cup, one is sticking out: pink
June 21, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
Iran says it's being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isn't unique
Iran says it unfairly is being asked to travel to World Cup matches on the day before games and return immediately after, but that schedule itself is not uncommon among teams
June 20, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World
'Trip of a lifetime': Iowa family heads to Seattle for Team USA’s World Cup match
'Trip of a lifetime': Iowa family heads to Seattle for Team USA’s World Cup match
June 20, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has his family supporting him as his team continues its World Cup journey
June 20, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
In Mexico, a love affair with all things Korean — at least until kickoff
First came the factories, then came the food, and then the pop tunes took over.
June 18, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Sports|World
The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup
The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup
June 18, 2026
Americas|Crime|Sports|World
Colombia's Luis Díaz stars in World Cup debut, less than 3 years after his parents' kidnapping
After contributing a goal and an assist in his World Cup debut, Colombia’s Luis Díaz walked to the sidelines to look for his father
June 18, 2026
Health|Sports|World
Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup
Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates for the third straight day of World Cup practice because of his calf injury
June 18, 2026
Sports|World
World Cup hat tricks: Messi’s was the latest, an American scored the first and other key facts
At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer’s biggest tournament and Argentina’s defense of the trophy is off to a flying start
June 18, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son’s next World Cup match
June 17, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener
Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night
June 17, 2026
Sports
Kylian Mbappé sparks France with 2 goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at the World Cup
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move past Pelé with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1
June 17, 2026
Sports|World
MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup, bringing fans and soccer energy to The Show
World Cup matches being played next door to MLB stadiums are providing unusual off days and split series for some baseball teams
June 17, 2026
Food|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
A taste of home, yerba mate is a shared bond for many World Cup fans
Alongside their flags, jerseys and songs, fans coming the World Cup matches will bring along their yerba mate
June 16, 2026
Sports|World
Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2
The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup
June 16, 2026
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
This Sweden defender at the World Cup isn't your typical soccer player: He's a baron!
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the soccer royalty gracing the World Cup in north America but there's real-life aristocracy in Sweden’s squad
June 16, 2026
Sports|World
Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne
Romelu Lukaku’s mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium’s lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup
June 16, 2026
Africa|Sports|Travel|World
Tiny Cape Verde shocks favorite Spain with a draw in country’s first World Cup match
Tiny Cape Verde shocks favorite Spain with a draw in country’s first World Cup match
June 16, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Portugal fans mixed on whether Ronaldo will help or hurt team’s World Cup chances
It would have been unthinkable at the start of the 2022 World Cup to suggest Cristiano Ronaldo was anything other than the undisputed leader of the Portugal team
June 15, 2026
Sports|World
Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years
June 15, 2026
Political|Sports|Travel|World
Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico
June 15, 2026
Sports|US|World
Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut
Folarin Balogun chose to play for the U.S. and made a splashy World Cup debut
June 13, 2026
Americas|Arts|Europe|Sports|World
A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”
June 12, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World
Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation
June 12, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match
Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match
June 12, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup by scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament
June 11, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World
Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament
Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament
June 12, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup
Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup
June 12, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
What makes a memorable FIFA World Cup anthem
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|World
Soccer-'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues
"Chill, relax" was Gianni Infantino's message on Wednesday as the FIFA president sought to defuse concerns over visa issues
June 11, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World
As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games
In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer
June 10, 2026
Economy|Sports|Travel|World
Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration
For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.
June 10, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Messi scores on a penalty as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in its final World Cup tune-up
Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup
June 10, 2026
Sports|World
Wondering which games to watch at the World Cup? These are the 10 best group stage matches
Wondering which games to watch at the World Cup? These are the 10 best group stage matches
June 09, 2026