Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator

France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.

Trump’s World Cup intervention has ruined the game | Robert Reich

We try to teach our children to follow the rules. Now an American president has chosen the opposite tack I’m rooting for the US as we take on Belgium today in Seattle for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals. But the game isn’t what it was – before Trump asked Fifa president Gianni Infantino to review the suspension of the US’s top scorer, striker Folarin Balogun, who got a red card in a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina and would otherwise have been suspended from Monday’s match. Conti...

By Robert Reich

How Trump marked the 250th anniversary of independence

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch, about President Trump's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

By Michel Martin

Carrie Underwood doesn't skip leg day, spicy Sophie Cunningham & why Trump's World Cup meddling is a win-win

Trump's FIFA phone call creates a political win-win ahead of USA vs. Belgium, while the Marlins manager pulls a pitcher during a perfect game.

Ticket prices continue to fall for USA-Belgium World Cup last 16 clash

Get-in prices for the round of 16 game at Seattle Stadium fall by 27 percent over the past three days.

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, Fifa defend Balogun suspension actions

With the integrity of Fifa and the World Cup under attack from European football leaders, Fifa President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from US President Donald Trump before US forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later on Monday. Balogun was issued a red card in the US match against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week, resulting in a suspension for the Belgium contest. Trump called Infantino after the match with Bosnia to plead his case to overturn the call and F...

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Live: Ronaldo confirms last World Cup as Portugal meets Spain

Portugal takes on Spain in a clash between two Iberian neighbours in Dallas, Texas, after Cristiano Ronaldo confirms this will be his last World Cup. Follow live.

By Simon Smale

World Cup 2026 : Watching Mexico-England in one Boston's Hispanic outskirts

Mexico-England ended in a 3-2 victory for the Three Lions at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. In Chelsea, on the outskirts of Boston, the Mexican community turned out in force to watch the game.

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England consider Jarell Quansah red card appeal after Fifa set Balogun precedent

Quansah is set to miss the quarter-final against Norway but the ‘suspension’ of US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban, after Donald Trump contacted Gianni Infantino, means the Three Lions could go down a similar route

By Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson

Trump’s FIFA intervention sparks a World Cup scandal: US president admits he called Infantino to request a review of Balogun’s red card

The long-standing friendship between the two leaders fuels suspicions over the decision to allow the US team’s leading scorer to play in the game against Belgium Monday night

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

I splurged on VIP tickets to see Argentina in the World Cup. The convenience made it worth it, especially for my 81-year-old father.

The author went to see Argentina against Cape Verde in Miami. Courtesy of the author I'm from Argentina and an absolute soccer fanatic. At first, I debated whether to go see my team play live because tickets were so expensive. Hospitality tickets were being sold for the same price as Category 3, but with food and drinks included. When I heard the World Cup was being played in the US, Mexico, and Canada, I was excited because I figured I could watch as many games in person as I liked. Then t...

Mbappe condemns racist abuse by Paraguayan senator after World Cup clash

Kylian Mbappe on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "not worthy of her position" after she racially abused the France captain on social media after the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend."Mrs Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and not worthy of your position," Mbappe wrote on X. "You do not represent Paraguay, the country that has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition.

Who is Erling Haaland's sister? Gabrielle goes viral at FIFA World Cup 2026

Erling Haaland has become one of the biggest stories of the FIFA World Cup 2026. While the Norway striker has impressed on the pitch, one of his family members has unexpectedly grabbed attention off it. His older sister, Gabrielle Braut Haaland, has gone viral after cameras spotted her cheering from the stands.

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‘I thought it was AI…’: Balogun’s teammate on World Cup red card overturn

Where to Watch USA vs. Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Free

Amid several days of controversy surrounding the U.S. Men's National Team, the Americans are set to face Belgium tonight in the Round of 16 — here's how to watch without paying

By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz

World Cup 2026: Portugal v Spain updates

Neighbours Portugal and Spain clash in their Round of 16 clash in Dallas.

US agencies have seized more than 600 drones near World Cup sites

U.S. agencies have seized over 600 drones near FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones since the start of the tournament on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration said on Monday. On match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, are prohibited within a radius of three nautical miles and up to 3,000 feet (914 meters) […]

Trump intervention prompts FIFA to reverse World Cup red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun

The unprecedented move has thrust FIFA's disciplinary process into the global spotlight and prompted an angry response from Belgium, which plays the US on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.

Pico Lopes given hero’s welcome at Dublin Airport after World Cup adventure

By Darragh Nolan

European football chiefs hit out at Fifa move to lift ban on US star Balgoun

European football's governing body Uefa on Monday lashed out at the decision of World Cup organisers Fifa to suspend the immediate one-match ban of the United States striker Folarin Balogun following the intervention of US President Donald Trump.

By Paul Myers

Beer stocks less frothy with Brazil and Mexico out of World Cup—Morgan Stanley

Donald Trump makes presence felt by bringing this World Cup into disrepute

US president’s lobbying to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play is shameful.

Kylian Mbappe Rips Paraguayan Politician For Racist Comments, 'Despicable Woman'

Kylian Mbappe just went scorched earth on Paraguayan politician Celeste Amarilla for directing disgusting and racist comments at him after a World Cup game ... calling her a "despicable woman" who is unfit to represent her country. Amarilla…

By TMZ Staff

Trump claims he influenced Balogun’s ban reversal

United States President Donald Trump has admitted to asking FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's red card at the World Cup. The post Trump claims he influenced Balogun’s ban reversal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Storm in the World Cup: Uefa says Fifa 'crossed a red line' with Balogun red card U-turn

President Donald Trump intervened in that sent shockwaves and thrust Fifa's disciplinary...

Argentina battle Egypt, Swiss test Colombia in World Cup Round of 16

The World Cup knockout stage shifts into high gear this Tuesday when reigning champions Argentina look to stave off a physical Egypt side while an unbeaten Colombia defense put the...

World Cup 2026: Mexico, Brazil and Paraguay ousted in round of 16

Just two Latin American teams — Argentina and Colombia —remain as the tournament enters its decisive stages La entrada World Cup 2026: Mexico, Brazil and Paraguay ousted in round of 16 se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

Sheinbaum celebrates Mexico’s ‘best performance in any World Cup’ and the joy it brought: Monday’s mañanera recapped

On Monday, President Sheinbaum congratulated El Tri, saying that the team "gave us a lot of joy," and announced that her government would soon present a report on the 2024 capture of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. The post Sheinbaum celebrates Mexico’s ‘best performance in any World Cup’ and the joy it brought: Monday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo, Yamal start as Felix returns in World Cup blockbuster

Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made one change to the side that defeated Croatia, recalling João Félix to the starting XI in place of Rafael Leão, who drops to the bench. The post Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo, Yamal start as Felix returns in World Cup blockbuster appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Samaras is talking (to himself!), the disgrace at the airports, from xylene to wind turbines…one Maria away, the exodus of SYRIZA members

The World Cup Sends Betting Companies Soaring The post Samaras is talking (to himself!), the disgrace at the airports, from xylene to wind turbines…one Maria away, the exodus of SYRIZA members appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Where to watch Portugal vs. Spain live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Round of 16 match - Yahoo Sports

Where to watch Portugal vs. Spain live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Round of 16 match  Yahoo Sports

World Cup RO16: Portugal vs Spain – Lineups announced - Yahoo Sports

World Cup RO16: Portugal vs Spain – Lineups announced  Yahoo Sports

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