FIFA World Cup

The match would be played during a symbolic tournament in the US, with players from all 211 of FIFA’s member associations present, including Russia.

For many, it begins with an evening of "just one game" and continues into weeks of irregular sleep, accumulated fatigue, and real difficulty functioning the following day. So what do you do?

US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Officials note that "Ebola isn't airborne and doesn't spread through casual contact."

The US Iran peace deal is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, with Pakistani and Swiss mediators present.

"They are expressing their happiness, a little bit violently, but it is what it is," said Youssef Sabbr, a 49-year-old Canadian of Moroccan descent.

Almost every action on the pitch will generate digital data, from player positions, ball movement, contact points, refereeing decisions, crowd movement, and even broadcast output for viewers.

The Israeli-Arab singer delivered a high-energy set featuring a powerful vocal performance. She is reportedly the only artist of Middle Eastern descent on FIFA's official soundtrack.

Iran’s World Cup delegation says FIFA has failed to secure US entry for several officials, with 15 federation members denied visas ahead of the tournament, urging compliance with its rules.

The world is not beautiful at the moment. But the 'beautiful game' still has the capacity to gather people, distract people, delight people, and occasionally inspire people.

Here’s praying that it is football strikes and goals, rather than rocket strikes and hits, that make the local and world news headlines this summer.