USMNT Crashes Out: Pulisic Leadership Drama, World Cup Takeaways & 2030 Lookahead

Infantino, Trump and how far FIFA is willing to go to sell the sport | The Listening Post

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is under way and is set to be the biggest spectacle in the tournament’s history. The organisation is squeezing every media and commercial moment out of the event, but stories of visa denials and detainment in a host country are making international headlines. Featuring: Mehreen Khan – Economics editor, The Times Leander Schaerlaeckens – Author, The Long Game Talib Visram – Multimedia journalist https://www.instagram.com/ajlisteningpost https://www.facebook.com/AJListeningPost https://bsky.app/profile/ajlisteningpost.bsky.social https://x.com/ajlisteningpost https://www.threads.net/@ajlisteningpost Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://aje.io/upic5 http://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-listening-post/ #worldcup #politics #news #sports #aljazeeraenglish

Japan In Tears As Brazil Snatch Late World Cup Win | Dawn News English

Brazil are through to the World Cup round of 16 after a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in Houston. #Brazil #Japan #WorldCup #BrazilVsJapan #GabrielMartinelli #SamuraiBlue #WorldCup2026 #Football #FIFAWorldCup #DawnNews--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

FIFA’s $250M Hydration Breaks, F1’s Global Ticketing Shift & Gareth Bale’s $500M Fund

Here are the latest articles curated by Sports Geek Reads. Get these updates as a podcast by subscribing to Sports Geek Rapid Rundown. This edition presented by SEAT 2026 in Charlotte, June 28-30 2026. Key Reads FIFA's Hydration Breaks at the World Cup Are Worth 250 Million (and likely here to stay) - Huddle [...] The post FIFA’s 250M Hydration Breaks, F1’s Global Ticketing Shift Gareth Bale’s 500M Fund appeared first on Sports Geek.

The World Cup’s biggest controversy yet? | Pitchside Episode 5

A red card, a phone call and a controversy that could follow FIFA beyond the final whistle. This week on Pitchside, we break down the fallout from the Folarin Balogun decision, the U.S. exit against Belgium, Argentina’s latest Lionel Messi-led escape, Erling Haaland’s Norway threat and the quarterfinal matchups still to come. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Reuters’ World Cup photographers and the beer-sales boom around the tournament. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Biggest takeaways from the group stage

FIFA World Cup group stage is now behind us with plenty of key talking points as the tournament enters the knockouts.

📹 Check out OneFootball’s World Cup last-16 XI

The Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end.Now it’s time for the OneFootball Team, featuring the standouts selected by our international editorial staff.Check it out below!Tell us...

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings: Will it be Norway or England in the semi-finals?

The first knockout round of the World Cup is over, and we’re now barrelling into the last 16 with chaotic drama everywhere you look

World Cup Q&A: ask our correspondents anything — from how far the home nations can go to who might win it all

As we near the end of the group stage, writers from our newly expanded US soccer team Alexander Abnos, Pablo Maurer and Jeff Rueter will be online to answer your World Cup questions at 5PM BST (midday EDT, 9AM PDT)Post yours below the line nowWe’re approaching the end of the group stages of the biggest World Cup ever. The Guardian’s coverage of the tournament has been greatly enhanced this year by the expansion of our soccer/football team in the United States.Correspondents Alexander Abnos, Pablo Iglesias Maurer and Jeff Rueter have been as busy as you’d expect over the first few weeks of the tournament. Continue reading...

Autographed Lionel Messi Jerseys Drop Online as Argentine Star Leads Team Into World Cup Knockout Round

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is into the knockout rounds and all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, as the soccer legend leads Argentina onwards in their campaign to claim a second consecutive World Cup title. Argentina finished atop Group J with a perfect 3-0 record and now head into the Round of 16 for []

2026 World Cup Quarterfinals Preview: The Key Storyline For Every Team

Here's the key storyline for every team in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi & Ronaldo lead charge as football's new kings hunt glory

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 22 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup serves up a blockbuster matchday as football's greatest icons and its brightest modern stars take centre stage within the span of 24 hours. While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue their pursuit of one final World Cup triumph, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland represent the new generation determined to seize the game's biggest stage, accordi

Could 2026 Be The Year For A Shock Winner of the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching the business end of the competition, with the champions crowned at the MetLife Stadium in just over two weeks.A stunning summer of sport has already seen some sh...

Every confirmed Round of 32 matches at 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is nearing its conclusion, with Matchday Three matches underway as teams battle for places in the tournament’s expanded knockout rounds. The post Every confirmed Round of 32 matches at 2026 World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

World Cup Round of 16 bracket, schedule, live updates: France vs. Paraguay kicks off second round

Follow along here for the latest World Cup results, schedule updates, highlights and news as the knockout stage continues.

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FIFA World Cup group stage wraps up; moves into high-stakes knock out round 

With the safety net of the group stage now gone, every match will produce either jubilation or heartbreak. The post FIFA World Cup group stage wraps up; moves into high-stakes knock out round first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Mbappe meets Haaland in blockbuster clash, Trionda debate takes centre stage

With the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup drawing to a close, the stakes are getting higher as the race for the knockout phase heats up.Read on as we take a closer look at the main talking point...

Lamine Yamal Steps Up as Messi Reaches World Cup Milestone

On episode 825, some big news at the World Cup with Lamine Yamal scoring his first World Cup goal and Lionel Messi becoming the all-time leading scorer at the competition. Meanwhile, Raphinha is out again through injury and another Hamza Abdelkarim appearance for Egypt is something to think about. New Store! – HERE Watchalongs – HERE Join [] The post Lamine Yamal Steps Up as Messi Reaches World Cup Milestone appeared first on BarcaBlog.

International Breaks in Football 2026: Key Dates & Competitions

A comprehensive guide to all the details on the upcoming international football breaks and how they might affect the league season

FIFA World Cup 2026™: Round of 16 Brings Heavyweight Showdowns to TOD by beIN

The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the Round of 16 with the line-up now complete, setting up a series of heavyweight encounters as the race for football’s biggest prize intensifies. Fans across the Arab region can watch every match live on TOD by beIN. The completed Round of 32 delivered unforgettable drama, with high Arab [] The post FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16 Brings Heavyweight Showdowns to TOD by beIN appeared first on Middle East News 247.