The United States Men's National Team secured a dominant victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opening match, with Folarin Balogun scoring a brace. However, the win was overshadowed by an injury scare involving star player Christian Pulisic.

A lineup of global music stars, including Katy Perry, Future, Lisa, J Balvin, Michael Bublé, and Alanis Morissette, has been announced to perform at the opening ceremonies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These events will take place across the host nations of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway with various matches, including Brazil vs. Morocco and the highly anticipated opener between Qatar and Switzerland. Teams have announced their starting lineups, and fans are eagerly following the tournament.

Prime Video's new Spider-Noir series is receiving high ratings and is confirmed to bring back the multiverse, featuring new villains and a unique design for Black Cat. The show explores a darker, more chaotic period for the forgotten hero, with potential for a second season.

Ghana has lodged an official protest with Canada after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied a visa to enter the country for the World Cup. Partey, who faces rape allegations, was prevented from joining his team, prompting Ghana to label Canada's decision as arbitrary.

Ella Langley dominated the 2026 ACM Awards, securing seven wins, while Cody Johnson earned his first Entertainer of the Year award. The ceremony also featured various performances, tributes, and red carpet appearances by country music stars.