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THE WIENER THAT BROKE THE INTERNET? YEAH… THAT WAS US

MEXICO CITY, NEW YORK, LONDON and BERLIN, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AXE (known as Lynx in the UK) reveals it was behind the mystery wiener man spotted all over Mexico City during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Opening Ceremony Week. And yes, he really was the most irresistible man…

AAP · Jun 18

England fans delighted by win over Croatia in opening World Cup match

A brace from Harry Kane and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealed the 4-2 victory on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 18

Muller Sends Two-Word Message After Messi Ties World Cup Goal Record

The two most recently faced off in the 2025 MLS Cup final, won by Messi’s Inter Miami.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

A basic security flaw let a security researcher access internal FIFA systems — and the ability to control World Cup TV streams

"An attacker could have rickrolled the entire FIFA World Cup" - but luckily the issue was quickly fixed.

TechRadar · Jun 18

Czechia vs. South Africa—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Czechia and South Africa are aiming to avenge opening match defeats in Group A.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

'Lethal as possible': Toure's plan to go to the top

Socceroos goalscoring ace Mohamed Toure wants to get to the top and he's ready to seize his opportunity at the World Cup.

AAP · Jun 18

Who is the referee for Uzbekistan vs Colombia?

Group K action continues with unfancied Uzbekistan taking on South American side Colombia in the early hours

FourFourTwo · Jun 17

Arsenal prepare Bradley Barcola bid with PSG winger among key targets

Barcola shone for France at the World Cup against Senegal and is a European champion with PSG, while Liverpool are also thought to be interested

The Independent UK · Jun 17

A mercurial talent to a workhorse: who should replace Christian Pulisic if he misses the Australia game?

The US star was on a ‘modified’ training schedule for the third day in a row after coming out at half-time in the opener. Other options must be considered

The Guardian - US · Jun 17

Thomas Tuchel gives Declan Rice injury update after England’s World Cup win over Croatia

The Arsenal midfielder left the field after feeling ‘discomfort’ during the second half of England’s opening World Cup win

The Independent UK · Jun 17