Pick your England XI to face DR Congo at World Cup

Who should start for England against DR Congo in their last-32 tie? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.

3 People Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City

A man, 44, and two women, ages 19 and 48, died from asphyxiation, the authorities said, as crowds celebrated the Mexican team’s victory over Ecuador.

By Ali Watkins

‘It’s like being close to home’: World Cup vibes immaculate in richly diverse New York

Fans of all stripes pack the bars to sing, cheer and commiserate in city where more than 3m people were born outside US Almost 200,000 Ecuadorians and Ecuadorian Americans live in New York City, and last week quite a lot of them were in a Brooklyn restaurant called El Encebollado de Victor to watch their football team take on Germany – a traditional World Cup powerhouse. It made for quite a sight: a sea of yellow shirts under the restaurant’s blue roof, which had been adorned with red, blue a...

By Adam Gabbatt in New York

World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave

A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.

By Rebecca Hersher

‘We can relate’: Bosnia fans bring passion, Palestine support, to World Cup

Tournament has placed Bosnia's fans and global diaspora in the spotlight, as team fights to reach Round of 16.

Mexico Breaks 40-Year Curse In World Cup Knockout Stage Win vs. Ecuador

Julian Quinones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16.

Hydration breaks: The most controversial issue at the World Cup

The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.

World Cup 2026: Massive celebrations in Mexico

Huge crowds gathered on the streets of Mexico’s major cities Wednesday to celebrate the country’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador, the country’s first win in a World Cup knockout game since 1986.

By FRANCE24

Mauricio Pochettino: Bosnia knockout match is ‘final of the World Cup’ for USA team

United States coach Pochettino shook off favourites tag for his team after recent World Cup shocks

By Ian Ransom

A soccer podcast became a 100-person media company. Now the World Cup is testing how big it can get.

Men in Blazers doesn't have the right to show World Cup games. But its live World Cup shows — like this in Los Angeles — are drawing thousands of fans. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Union Station Men in Blazers started as a single soccer podcast in 2010. Now it's a media company with more than 100 employees. It's still tiny compared to media giants who pay for World Cup rights. But its fan base is growing — and deeply engaged. On a bright Seattle morning in June, thousands of soccer fans...

Three dead in Mexico City as World Cup fans crowd streets after win

As fans took to the streets following Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador in World Cup, authorities say at least three people died of asphyxiation.

Three die of suffocation during Mexico World Cup celebrations

Authorities said emergency teams responded to three people who were found unconscious at different locations along Paseo de la Reforma. The city's main boulevard and surrounding roads had been closed to traffic to accommodate the celebrations. "After receiving advanced resuscitation efforts, the deaths of a 44-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman from suffocation have been confirmed," the health authority initially said on social media.

By TOI World Desk

Two die of suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City

Two people died from suffocation during celebrations in Mexico City following Mexico’s victory in the World Cup.

Israeli Uri Geller goes toe-to-toe with Ghanian witch doctor over World Cup curses - interview

Speaking with the Post, Geller said that with his positive thinking, he could make anything happen, and had no need to fear curses or negative energy.

Three die in Mexico City amid World Cup celebrations

Three people have died in Mexico City after fans took to the streets to celebrate the team's qualification for the last 16 of the World Cup.

Two people die of suffocation during Mexico World Cup celebrations

Fans had been celebrating a 2-0 victory for the host nation over Ecuador when tragedy struck

By Aida Pelaez-Fernandez

Police warn of cryptocurrency scams leveraging World Cup to target victims

The scams may involve fake websites advertising World Cup tickets or official merchandise for purchase, phishing websites claiming to offer ways to stream matches, and fake "official World Cup tokens", said the police.

3 killed in Mexico as World Cup celebrations spiral into chaos

Three people died in Mexico City during massive World Cup celebrations after Mexico’s knockout win over Ecuador, authorities said Wednesday, as festivities turned deadly amid overc...

Police Flee During Riots In The Hague After Morocco Knocks Netherlands Out Of World Cup

Police Flee During Riots In The Hague After Morocco Knocks Netherlands Out Of World Cup Via Remix News, After Morocco knocked the Dutch national football team out of the World Cup, rioting broke out this morning in The Hague, with dramatic footage showing Dutch motorcycle police fleeing from Moroccan supporters. Police also deployed water cannons to control the crowd and at least a dozen people were reportedly arrested. The video of the Dutch police fleeing prompted a sharp r...

By Tyler Durden

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup Run is Challenging Ignorance in the US

The fans’ euphoria over Bosnia and Herzegovina’s footballing success is countering the disparaging attitudes that some in the United States still express about the Balkan country, says Bosnian-American writer Ermina Veljacic, who grew up as a refugee.

By Ermina Veljacic

Two dead in World Cup celebrations in Mexico City

Tragedy strikes Mexico City as World Cup celebrations lead to two confirmed deaths by asphyxiation. Learn more about the incident after Mexico’s historic w Read More: https://punchng.com/two-dead-in-world-cup-celebrations-in-mexico-city/

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Two dead in World Cup celebrations in Mexico City

At least two people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government. The post Two dead in World Cup celebrations in Mexico City appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Potter admits Sweden couldn't live with France in World Cup defeat - Ahram Online

Potter admits Sweden couldn't live with France in World Cup defeat  Ahram Online

Haaland the hero again as Norway edge Ivory Coast to advance at World Cup - Aaj English TV

Haaland the hero again as Norway edge Ivory Coast to advance at World Cup  Aaj English TV