Belgium beat New Zealand 3-0 in their World Cup opener with Kevin De Bruyne scoring his first World Cup goal since 2018. De Bruyne's goal showcased Belgium's m…

Egypt must beat Iran in their final group game to advance to the Round of 16, as a loss could end their campaign given the tournament's expanded format. The wi…

In 1966, all six African teams boycotted the World Cup to protest FIFA's allocation of just one combined qualifying spot for Africa, Asia, and Oceania, forcing…

Seattle’s unsanctioned “Pride Match” between Iran and Egypt will feature a drag queen referee and rainbow pitch as a protest against FIFA’s ban on LGBTQ+ symbo…

The 2026 World Cup will feature widespread religious displays, like Christian prayer circles and Muslim sujood, due to its global diversity and FIFA's allowanc…

Iran and Egypt’s first World Cup match highlighted global LGBTQ+ rights abuses, as both countries criminalize same-sex relationships, while Washington state’s …

Ousmane Dembélé scored in the 12th minute to give France a 1-0 lead over Norway in their World Cup 2026 group-stage finale. The win keeps France in contention …

Federal authorities seized 300+ drones over World Cup stadiums, suspecting surveillance but finding no clear motive; stadiums now treat all unauthorized drones…

Kalshi, a U.S.-regulated prediction market, became FIFA World Cup's first sponsor, seeing daily trading volumes exceed $1 million due to its expansion and regu…

Fans are being turned away from World Cup matches after buying resold tickets that fail to work, leaving them with no seats despite paying high prices. The iss…

Norway and France drew 2-2, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice for France and Erling Haaland matching him for Norway. The result keeps Group I wide open for 2026…