World Cup
14 articles · Jan 2026 — Feb 2026
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Global Sports in Turmoil: Controversy, Security Concerns, and Health Care Woes
Fifa president's decade-long tenure, World Cup security funding, Six Nations rugby, and Scotland's GP clinics under scrutiny
Trump Set to Address Congress Amid Tariff Tensions and Shutdown Concerns
President's State of the Union speech comes as global tariffs take effect and government shutdown impacts World Cup preparations
Afghanistan launches 'retaliatory' attack on Pakistan, Taliban says
Violence erupts on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, while the US struggles with World Cup funding, and Europe navigates its relationships with China and the US.
Football's Billion-Dollar Problem
Rising ticket prices, delayed disciplinary decisions, and World Cup security concerns
Sports World Sees Shifts in Leadership and Performance
From the Six Nations to the World Cup, sports teams are navigating injuries, controversies, and changes in leadership, all while striving for success on the field.
Trump's Joke Overshadows US Women's Olympic Success
Female athletes achieve historic gold medal wins as Ronaldo invests in Spanish football and Scotland fans secure World Cup fashion victory
Sports Roundup: Surprises and New Beginnings
From WWE to World Cup qualifiers, and college basketball to NFL prospects
Arrests, Renaming, and Soccer: A Week in News
Former Prince Andrew arrested, Trump's bid to rename Penn Station, and the MLS gears up for the World Cup bump. This week's news is full of unexpected twists and turns. From royalty to real estate, and from politics to soccer, we've got you covered.
Pubs to Stay Open Late for Home Nations' World Cup Knockout Games
Football fans in the UK will be able to enjoy an extended night at the pub during the men's World Cup, thanks to new rules allowing pubs to stay open late for home nations' knockout games. This move is expected to boost the atmosphere and excitement around the tournament.
Filmmaker Slams US Interventions in Venezuela Amidst Corporate Silence and Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Setback
Filmmaker Laura Poitras criticizes the US's actions in Venezuela as a pursuit of oil resources. Meanwhile, American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn's Olympic dreams faced a setback as she missed a World Cup super-G race due to a knee injury.
"Lindsey Vonn Crashes Out of Final Downhill, Antifa Exposes ICE Agents: A Week of Dramatic Reveals
Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the final World Cup downhill race before the Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old American skiing legend was left limping and clutching her left knee after losing control on the upper section of the course in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Meanwhile, Antifa activists have been successful in unmasking Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Crystal Dunn Hangs Up Soccer Cleats: Decorated USWNT Player Retires after World Cup, Olympic Gold
Crystal Dunn, 30, announced her retirement from professional soccer on Thursday. The versatile athlete played 160 games for the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) She won Olympic gold, World Cup triumphs, and three National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) titles.