FIFA World Cup
Netflix secures broadcasting rights for FIFA 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra
Netflix has secured broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking a major expansion of its sports portfolio and bringing free matches to Spanish viewers.
Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues
Morocco's king appoints first female prime minister following election
Israel knocked out of World Cup qualification after defeat to Latvia
Roots, Ronaldo, and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites
Israelis, without a team of their own in the football tournament, are adopting other nations to root for during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
US security official celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'
The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament.
One killed, one wounded in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone
There were no World Cup games being screened at the time of the shooting, with the only match of the day in the tournament finishing around 2 p.m. local time.
Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out
Uncertainty over visas and Iran's conflict with the US meant the team had to commute from their tournament base in co-host Mexico to the United States for their three group games.
TSA reminds European World Cup fans: Ranch dressing is a liquid, cannot go in carry-on luggage
For those unaware, Ranch is a creamy condiment made from a blend of dairy and mayonnaise, mixed with herbs and spices. Its consistency is liquid, meaning it is not permitted in carry-on luggage.
US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says
Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament's matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional disruptions in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, remember: Jewish players need serious rabbinical advice - opinion
We are by far the most irritating people on the planet. With such a reputation, the FIFA World Cup should be child’s play. So, why are we not even in the running?
FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash
Friday's group game falls on Seattle's Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after December's draw pitted the two Muslim-majority countries against each other.
Cape Verde, the FIFA World Cup 2026 underdog with unexpected Moroccan Jewish roots
According to the Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project, Sephardi Jews from Morocco and Gibraltar settled in Cabo Verde in the mid-19th century, after Portugal abolished the Inquisition in 1821.
Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico's Cabo San Lucas at World Cup gathering, city hall says
An unverified video has circulated on social media showing a car ramming a crowd; Reuters couldn't immediately verify its authenticity.
