Wednesday, June 17, 2026

FIFA

‘Most Oppressed’: Iran Blasts FIFA After World Cup Opener

Iran’s players said they didn’t get enough time to recover from travel.
June 16, 2026

America’s World Cup Opening Weekend Was (Mostly) a Success

Attendance is high even though tickets were pricey.
June 15, 2026
June 14, 2026; Monterrey, Mexico; Sweden's Mattias Svanberg celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates following a VAR check.

Gareth Bale Says the ‘Normal Fan’ Is Being Priced Out of World Cup

Of 48 teams competing, 26 have average get-in prices of higher than $1,000.
June 15, 2026

Canada Bars Ghana Star From World Cup Over Rape Charges

Thomas Partey can play in the U.S., but not in Canada.
June 12, 2026