The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars) We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
European man goes into Walmart. He thinks it’s so funny he gets a tattoo of the logo: ‘He’s laughing AT us, not with us’ Since the U.S. is hosting the World Cup this year alongside Canada and Mexico, many Europeans are getting to experience something they usually don’t see in Hollywood movies: Walmart. Shelves full of endless choices, mega-size products, and enough drinks, snacks, and sauces to overwhelm a person may seem normal to… The Mary Sue · Jun 21
How to Watch Tunisia vs. Japan on TV, Live Stream—World Cup Tunisia has a new manager in charge after sacking Sabri Lamouchi following its opening defeat to Sweden. Sports Illustrated · Jun 21
Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn up to cheer The entrance to the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded and flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard The Independent UK · Jun 20
Priced Out FIFA Fans Are Turning to Unregulated Fan Zones, Creating a Security Nightmare That Experts Call Deadlier Than the Stadium Itself For fans who can’t afford the steep costs of attending the games in person, the allure of fan zones is understandable. The Mary Sue · Jun 20
Meet Osito, the rescue dog winning hearts at the World Cup A rescue dog named Osito has become an unlikely World Cup star in Mexico City, attracting crowds, selfies and social media attention wherever he goes. Euronews · Jun 20
The moment I knew: At the arrivals hall I was overcome with doubt. Then I saw him waiting, holding a red rose At the beginning of her relationship with Dave, Barbara Reszke was sceptical. But when he joined her in Mexico, a wave of relief and excitement washed over her The Guardian - AU · Jun 20
FIFA World Cup 1000th match: A look at milestone matches in tournament's history The FIFA World Cup is set to witness its 1,000th match, a historic milestone for the tournament. From the inaugural games in 1930 to the thrilling finals and group stage encounters, each landmark match has etched its name in football history. This article revisits these significant moments, highlighting iconic teams… The Economic Times · Jun 20
Mayor accused of staging her kidnapping to cover up $2M embezzlement. Ironically, her party calls ‘combating corruption’ one of its primary pillars Nápoles claims that the accusations are politically motivated. We Got This Covered · Jun 20
World Cup 2026: Team USA through to the round of 32 as Morocco and Brazil deliver After Mexico, the United States also punched their ticket to the World Cup Round of 32 on Saturday, thanks to a 2-0 victory over Australia. Morocco and Brazil, who faced off in their opening match, both secured wins as well, edging past Scotland (1-0) and cruising by Haiti (3-0), respectively. France 24 · Jun 20
Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch Germany and Ivory Coast clash at the World Cup with a last-32 spot on the line, while Sweden also eyes qualification. Co-hosts USA and Mexico are already through. Germany aims to continue their strong form after a dominant win, facing a physically imposing Ivorian side. Meanwhile, Sweden seeks a knockout… The Economic Times · Jun 20
With World Cup in Guadalajara, families of Mexico's disappeared turn loved ones into soccer stickers Families in Guadalajara are using World Cup-themed posters to highlight Mexico's 135,000 missing people The Independent UK · Jun 20
The little-known World Cup rule change that means US have already won their group Co-hosts Mexico secured top spot in Group A with their win over South Korea and the USA followed suit thanks to a rule change made by Fifa The Independent UK · Jun 20
Tunisia vs. Japan—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Group F continues with a match in Guadalupe, Mexico. Sports Illustrated · Jun 20
The Economic Times · Jun 20 World Cup 2026: What are the minimum points required to advance to Round 32 of FIFA World Cup knockouts? World Cup 2026: The the weekend’s action across Canada, Mexico and the United States begins to give the group standings some shape.
The Economic Times · Jun 20 World Cup 2026: Brazil vs Haiti prediction, lineups: Neymar is not playing game today, Morocco beat Scotland, USA win versus Australia, join Mexico in Round 32 Brasil - Haiti game today in World Cup 2026 is a crucial for both the national teams in terms of progressing to knock out Round of 32.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 19 Every Nation Qualified for the 2026 World Cup Knockout Stages Two of the co-hosts got off to the fastest starts at this summer’s World Cup.
Inverse · Jun 19 This New Groundbreaking Animated Film On Netflix Proves Stop-Motion Still Rules Mexico's first stop-motion animated feature, 'I Am Frankelda,' is the stunningly creative brainchild of Roy and Arturo Ambriz and their company Cinema Fantasma.
Latin Times · Jun 19 Mexico Homicides Plunge to Historic Lows During 2026 World Cup Opening Days Mexico's daily homicides plunge to historic lows under 30 during the 2026 World Cup as President Sheinbaum's security cabinet reports a 46% drop in crime.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19 USA, Mexico, Canada: which World Cup co-host can boast the most? In today’s Football Daily: the host nations are feeling jaunty
International Business Times UK · Jun 19 Nancy Guthrie Search Update: Mexico Investigators Urge Family to Provide DNA Samples Amid Mass Grave Discoveries Mexican search teams hunting for Nancy Guthrie are urging her relatives to submit DNA so they can compare her profile with unidentified remains from mass graves near Nogales.
International Business Times UK · Jun 19 Chilling World Cup Threat Exposed as ISIS Orders Lone Mujahideen to Seize Every Opportunity for Bloodshed ISIS has issued threats against the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging extremists to carry out attacks. Security measures in Mexico, Canada, and the US have been intensified to protect fans and players.
France 24 · Jun 19 Mexico qualify for knockout stages, Canada take home first ever World Cup points With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico have become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Canada powered six goals past Qatar to take home their first three points in a World Cup for the first time in their history. Switzerland vs Bosnia…
Latin Times · Jun 19 Why Mexico's Anti-Slavery Law Helped Shape the Road to Juneteenth When Americans celebrate Juneteenth each year, they commemorate June 19, 1865, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved Black people that they were free. What many Americans do not know is that slavery had already been abolished in neighboring Mexico more than three decades earlier.
The Independent UK · Jun 19 Iran to lodge complaint over United States travel restrictions at World Cup The Iranian team have been forced to set up their base in Mexico despite playing all their group games in the United States