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