Wednesday, June 24, 2026

World Cup

June 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, U.S.; Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman of the U.S. celebrate their first goal, an own goal scored by Paraguay's Damian Bobadilla. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USMNT World Cup Run Could Push Fox Ad Rates Past $2 Million

Fox was charging nearly $1 million for USMNT group-stage games.
June 24, 2026

Is Anyone Using FIFA’s Official Prediction Market?

The World Cup’s prediction market partner is not available in the U.S.
June 23, 2026
June 22, 2026; Santa Clara, California, U.S.; Algeria's Anis Hadj Moussa in action with Jordan's Odeh Fakhoury. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Authorities Seize Hundreds of Drones Near World Cup Stadiums

Drones are prohibited within three nautical miles of the stadiums.
June 23, 2026
June 22, 2026; Arlington, Texas, U.S.; Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Soccer’s Superstars Shift World Cup Spotlight

A trio of superstars carried a wild day of competition on Monday.
June 23, 2026