The 2026 World Cup continues with various matches, fan celebrations leading to fatalities in Mexico City, and ongoing discussions including a dispute between Israeli Uri Geller and a Ghanaian witch doctor over curses, and Iran's response to a Trump official's 'happy dance'.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup saw a crackdown on 1,400 illegal streaming sites, while fans celebrated and mourned their teams' performances. The tournament also featured emotional moments, including a tribute to a player whose son passed away.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 progresses, teams like South Africa and Egypt celebrate their achievements while others like Saudi Arabia face scrutiny after their exit. Fans anticipate the knockout stages, with discussions around potential matchups and how to watch upcoming games.

Germany and Ivory Coast are set to clash in a high-stakes match for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with discussions surrounding key players like Jamal Musiala and Yan Diomande. The broader World Cup preparations also include volunteer contributions, host city assessments, and FIFA's use of country abbreviations.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire, reportedly by three weeks, following discussions facilitated by the United States. This extension comes amidst hopes for a potential peace deal in the region.

The World Cup quarter-finals are in full swing, featuring matches like Argentina vs. Switzerland and England vs. Norway. The tournament has seen discussions around new rules, player injuries, and the growing global interest in soccer.

Spain secured a 3-0 victory over Austria, with Lamine Yamal setting a new record, to advance to the World Cup last 16. Meanwhile, other teams like Argentina and France are preparing for their upcoming matches, and fans are collecting World Cup memorabilia.

The US Men's National Team advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0, but will be without Folarin Balogun due to a controversial red card and subsequent suspension. The team cannot appeal Balogun's suspension, impacting their upcoming match against Belgium.

Harry Kane scored two goals, including a late winner, to secure a 2-1 victory for England against DR Congo, propelling them into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. England coach Thomas Tuchel revealed his team's unwavering belief was key to their comeback win, which saw Kane surpass Pelé's goal tally in World Cup history.

The World Cup 2026 knockout stage has commenced, featuring significant matches like France vs. Sweden and Norway vs. Ivory Coast, with Norway advancing to face Brazil. Fan celebrations and clashes occurred, while personal stories, including a coach's emotional moment and Cristiano Ronaldo consoling his coach after a family tragedy, also emerged.

Germany and the Netherlands were both unexpectedly knocked out of the World Cup, with Germany losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout and the Netherlands falling to Morocco. This marked another early exit for Germany, leading to widespread disappointment and analysis of their performance.

The 2026 World Cup is seeing various developments, including Egypt's historic win led by Salah, Cape Verde's impressive draw against Uruguay, and ongoing discussions about player performances and fan experiences like 'Tailgating.' Teams are setting ambitious goals, with some players recovering from injuries and others making significant impacts.

Iran announced its intention to lodge a formal complaint with FIFA regarding travel restrictions imposed by the United States during the World Cup. The complaint focuses on the treatment of Iranian fans and officials traveling to the tournament.

Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada, preventing him from playing in Ghana's World Cup opener. The denial of entry was reportedly due to ongoing rape charges against him.

Norway, led by Erling Haaland, defeated Brazil to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, while England also advanced after beating Mexico. England's Jordan Henderson sustained a wrist injury during post-match celebrations.

England, led by Tuchel, overcame a deficit to defeat DR Congo in the World Cup knockout stage, with Harry Kane scoring two crucial goals. This victory ended a 60-year World Cup curse for England, while other teams like Team USA and Portugal prepared for their respective knockout matches.

The World Cup has entered its knockout stage, with South Africa and Canada set to open the Round of 32 matches. The schedule for the 16 knockout games has been revealed, and discussions are ongoing about the bracket and potential paths to the final.

Teams like Scotland, Australia, Paraguay, and Portugal face crucial matches in the final round of the World Cup group stage, with various scenarios determining their advancement to the knockout rounds. The competition intensifies as teams vie for a spot in the next stage.

Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in a chaotic World Cup Group L match, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring a last-gasp goal to secure the victory. The win was celebrated by coach Queiroz as a triumph of both battle and brains.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 900 cases and is outpacing response efforts, with health facilities being attacked and patients fleeing. The WHO has urged Congo's neighbors to act immediately on the Ebola risk, while some countries are taking preparedness measures.

A French aid worker was among three people killed in drone strikes on a residential building in Goma, a rebel-held city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which witnesses say was frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.