Friday, June 12, 2026

World Cup

May 31, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; United States defender Sergino Dest reacts in the first half at Bank of America Stadium

How World Cup Teams Stack Rosters With Foreign Players

Nearly 25% of players are representing a country they weren’t born in.
June 12, 2026

Fox Starts World Cup With Hydration Break Ads, No Shakira

FIFA instituted hydration breaks for all 104 matches.
June 11, 2026

NFLPA Calls Out Owners As Stadiums Swap Turf for World Cup Grass

Eleven NFL venues will host matches during the World Cup.
June 11, 2026
June 10, 2026; Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.; Norway's Erling Haaland during training.

World Cup Ticket Prices Remain Stubbornly High As Games Begin

Average get-in resale prices are rising in every group-stage location.
June 11, 2026