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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1918, Ronald Bladen, American painter and sculptor (died 1988) was born. In 1930, The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1946, Alfred Stieglitz, American photographer and curator (born 1864) passed away. In 1961, Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1985, Guillermo Ochoa, Mexican footballer was born. In 1990, Eduardo Salvio, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature
WORLD CUP 2026: From Seattle to Mexico City, Kieran Jackson digests the visceral energy of people from all walks of life at stadiums across North America and concludes: the World Cup’s multi-culturalism is unparalleled
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Vanguard News
· Jul 4, 2026
Failure to vote out current NFF will lead to another World Cup miss – Report
The world has turned its eyes to the beautiful game of football as the Federation of International Football Asssociation, FIFA World Cup continues to generate interests from USA, Mexico and Canada, the three countries co-hosting the expanded World Cup of 48 national teams. The post Failure to vote out current NFF will lead to another World Cup miss – Report appeared first on Vanguard News.
DW News
· Jul 6, 2026
Is Donald Trump giving FIFA orders? | DW News
FIFA has reversed a match ban for star USA striker Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The controversial U-turn means Balogun, the team's top goalscorer, will feature in a crucial World Cup knockout match against Belgium. #Trump #WorldCup FIFA For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Reuters
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA move to cancel US red card sparks charges of political meddling
The United States' World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn when FIFA suspended striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, clearing him to play after President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the case. #News #Sports #fifaworldcup #Trump #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3R1Cy93 👉 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
Washington Examiner
· Jun 22, 2026
Brands get creative to circumvent FIFA’s strict sponsorship rules during the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is one of the world’s largest sporting events, generating billions in marketing revenue. But with that visibility comes strict rules governing branding and sponsorship. At the 2026 iteration of the tournament, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, brands that are not sponsors of the tournament are finding creative []
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 21, 2026
The 3 things every World Cup fan should remember: Breathe, Hydrate, and Choose Healthy Snacks
The FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament. It is a global emotional event. Across countries, cultures, homes, workplaces, restaurants, viewing centres, fan parks, and stadiums, millions of people gather to watch, cheer, argue, celebrate, and sometimes suffer through every pass, tackle, missed chance, and penalty shootout.
NBC News
· Jun 21, 2026
Fans de Japón y Túnez vivieron la fiesta en el Estadio Monterrey
Aficionados de Japón y Túnez se dieron cita en el Estadio Monterrey de México para vivir el ambiente del partido de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. Entre cánticos, banderas y mucha pasión, ambas aficiones disfrutaron de una verdadera fiesta mundialista.
Inc.com
· Jun 24, 2026
Not a Soccer Fan? Brands Are Betting This World Cup Will Grab Your Attention
You may skip the matches, but you can’t skip the marketing.
DawnNews English
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA's SHOCK Decision! Why Folarin Balogun Is Allowed to Play After a Red Card | Dawn News English
FIFA has allowed US striker Folarin Balogun to remain eligible despite receiving a red card, following a review of the incident that has sparked widespread debate. The decision has drawn strong reactions from fans, football analysts, and officials, raising questions about disciplinary procedures and consistency in international football. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #fifa #folarinbalogun #worldcup2026 #usmnt #football #soccer #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Sarajevo Times
· Jun 21, 2026
The Most Beautiful Photo from BiH since the Beginning of the World Cup
One of the most beautiful photos of this year’s football World Cup was taken in a fan zone. The photo shows four boys wearing Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia national team jerseys watching the match. Two boys wore Croatia kits, those of Luka Modrić and Joško Gvardiol, and the other two wore the Dragons kits, [] The post The Most Beautiful Photo from BiH since the Beginning of the World Cup appeared first on Sarajevo Times.
Legit.ng
· Jun 24, 2026
Packed stadiums and big vibes: How US sports culture shapes the World Cup
US sports culture is reshaping the World Cup with packed stadiums and high-energy atmospheres. Discover how it’s making football louder and more immersive.
Portside
· Jun 27, 2026
The World Cup Is Undressing the Myth of Trump’s American Homogeneity
The World Cup Is Undressing the Myth of Trump’s American Homogeneity Dave Sat, 06/27/2026 - 17:49
Daily Sabah
· Jul 10, 2026
World Cup fans turn stadiums into global carnival of color, passion
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered more than memorable moments on the field, with supporters transforming stadiums and fan zones across the United States, Canada and Mexico into...
The Guardian
· Jun 27, 2026
The World Cup is undressing the myth of Trump’s American homogeneity
The 2026 World Cup has become a rebuke to Trump’s homogeneous vision of America, revealing a tournament – and a US team – shaped by migration and diversity
OpsLens
· Jun 30, 2026
‘The world finally gets it’: Watch foreign visitors go totally gaga for America * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
Source link Countless foreign visitors from across the globe, in the U.S. to experience the ongoing World Cup, are praising the beauty, food and hospitality of America – and the
The Suburban
· Jul 6, 2026
Canada Aiming to Be Number One
If you are watching the FIFA World Cup from anywhere outside of North America, you might be forgiven for thinking that the US is the sole host of football’s most prestigious international competition. Much of the news and issues surrounding
Independent Journal Review
· Jun 28, 2026
Foreigners Fall In Love With America While Visiting For The World Cup
Soccer fans from around the world have been expressing their amazement for America while visiting for the first time to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Oliver Henry, a British content creator, recently went viral after
DNyuz
· Jul 7, 2026
Inside the luxe private suites where David Beckham, NFL WAGs are watching the World Cup
From a perfect view of the pitch to gourmet dining, experiencing a World Cup game in FIFA’s hospitality suites are a winning ticket to the World Cup. FIFA and On Location — the official hospitality provider for the FIFA World Cup 2026 — have packages for the United States matches that will elevate every fan’s []
Real Clear Politics
· Jun 28, 2026
European Soccer Fans Marvel at Splendor of U.S. Suburbs
European Soccer Fans Marvel at Splendor of U.S. Suburbs
FOX Sports Digital
· Jul 7, 2026
2026 World Cup Odds: Messi Favored After Argentina's Improbable Comeback
The superstars have shined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. Check out the latest Golden Boot odds after Lionel Messi's heroics vs. Egypt.
BRICS News
· Jun 28, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President Trump says "FIFA numbers are far greater than any World Cup [...]
JUST IN: President Trump says FIFA numbers are far greater than any World Cup in history.This is a great tribute to the United States of America.@BRICSNews
Times of India
· Jul 6, 2026
Why FIFA can't say NO to Donald Trump
The 2026 World Cup was always going to be too big to remain just football. It is the first 48-team edition, spread across the US, Mexico and Canada, stretched over 104 matches and sold as the biggest, grandest and most lucrative tournament FIFA has ever staged. It is also being played in the year America marks its 250th anniversary, which gives Donald Trump exactly the kind of backdrop he understands instinctively: flags, stadiums, anthems, cameras, national theatre and the possibility of a home team carrying the pageant deeper into the month.
9 News Australia
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump defends World Cup intervention
Donald Trump's remarkable World Cup intervention has sparked a torrent of controversy across the globe. #9News READ MORE: https://www.nine.com.au/sport/football/fifa-world-cup-news-2026-donald-trump-says-he-asked-fifa-chief-gianni-infantino-to-review-folarin-balogun-red-card-20260707-p60d4q.html
brazilnews.net
· Jul 1, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan PM Takaichi lauds national team's spirited campaign after R32 exit
Tokyo [Japan], July 1 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday praised the country's national football team for its spirited FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, saying the players inspired millions with their courage and determination despite their Round of 32 defeat to Brazil.In a post on X, Takaichi said she had watched Japan's match against Brazil after missing the live broadcast and commended the
The Hill
· Jun 22, 2026
World Cup fans from around the world are wowed by United States
Soccer fans from around the world are expressing amazement and amusement at the food, customs and culture of the United States during the first two weeks of the World Cup. Supporters of countries from Europe to Asia and the Middle East are steadily posting on social media, in many cases praising their experiences at bars, convenience stores and restaurants, soaking in...
Nieman Lab
· Jun 30, 2026
What short news videos reveal about the Messi–Ronaldo debate — and news distribution today
The World Cup is the gift that keeps on giving (to me). I was swiping through Instagram Stories during halftime of the Canada vs. Qatar World Cup match when I saw a post about a study about the political indicators of a person’s preference of soccer stars Lionel Messi, the Argentine forward, or Cristiano Ronaldo,...
Associated Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Why are pink cleats the World Cup’s hottest fashion trend?
From Cristiano Ronaldo to Kylian Mbappé, many of soccer’s biggest stars are wearing pink cleats at the World Cup. Here’s why.
Buenos Aires Times
· Jul 11, 2026
World Cup culture wars and the legend of Lionel Messi
World Cups don’t occur in a vacuum. Rather, they are an integral part of the construction of cultural subjectivity across the globe given the prevalence and capillarity of football. Argentina’s central role in global football and its obsessed population add complexity and intensity. Leer más
OneFootball
· Jun 22, 2026
📸 The ruthless Messi-Mbappé showdown sets the internet alight 🔥
They are stunning the entire planet.Since the start of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi have been giving us a ruthless duel, much to our delight.Five goals in two matches for the Ar...
ABC News
· Jul 3, 2026
As World Cup fever grips Brazil, scrutiny mounts over its sports betting industry
When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls, and discussions of the beloved Seleção’s games are ubiquitous
Variety
· Jul 8, 2026
Rosie O’Donnell ‘Horrified’ by Trump’s World Cup Intervention and AI Video of Her: ‘A Failure at Everything He’s Ever Tried’
Donald Trump’s long-time nemesis, Rosie O’Donnell, can’t believe the crap he just pulled at the World Cup. For the blissfully unaware, Trump, who is president of one of the host nations at this year’s World Cup, personally lobbied FIFA President Gianni Infantino to rescind a red card for Folarin Balogun that would have kept America’s []
Knewz
· Jul 10, 2026
MAGA podcaster gushes World Cup is ‘an incredible propaganda win’ for President Donald Trump despite corruption claims
During a recent appearance on Fox News, MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson hailed the 2026 FIFA World Cup as “an incredible propaganda win” for Donald Trump, despite renewed criticism over the president’s involvement in FIFA’s decision to reinstate U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. Trump’s actions have fueled accusations of political interference and corruption, even as FIFA has...
L.A. Times - Sports
· Jul 11, 2026
Swanson: SoFi Stadium proves to be one of the biggest stars of the 2026 World Cup
It makes sense that players and coaches taking part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup can't stop saying nice things about SoFi Stadium.
Law Enforcement Today
· Jul 4, 2026
Seeing America Through Fresh Eyes This July 4th
With the World Cup coming to America, foreigners from around the world are visiting and finding out something that the news media and Hollywood refuses to show them: that America is vast, wonderful, and the same shining a beacon of hope and opportunity it always has been.
Free Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Freaking With FIFA
Freaking With FIFA
Townhall
· Jun 26, 2026
World Cup Fans Are Touring America and Loving Every Minute of It
World Cup Fans Are Touring America and Loving Every Minute of It
TRT World
· Jul 6, 2026
A tale of European football entitlement
For decades, Europe — plus champions Brazil and Argentina — has dominated the World Cup. However, teams like Morocco have been rising in the ranks — and many Western pundits have been expressing shock, if not outrage. Does the global tournament truly host a beautiful game, or is it a victim of Western supremacy? Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
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