FIFA has decided not to take disciplinary action against a VAR official who was seen on live television appearing to make a hand sign that has been linked to white supremacist groups during Germany’s opening World Cup match against Curaçao…
Iran’s World Cup campaign opened amid controversy on Monday night as the team fought back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, while also facing a hostile and divided reception from the large Iranian…
The 2026 APEX Best™ Awards have just been announced, giving travelers a fresh look at which airlines are standing out this year for cabin service, food and beverage, seat comfort, entertainment and Wi-Fi. APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience Association, revealed…
With climate experts warning that a potentially powerful El Niño is building in the Pacific, some scientists are now examining one of the boldest ideas ever put forward in climate intervention: reducing the amount of sunlight reaching Earth. This method…
FIFA’s decision to bring hydration breaks into the 2026 World Cup has sparked debate, even though the measure was introduced with player welfare in mind. Back in December 2025, FIFA confirmed that every match at the 2026 World Cup in…
Supporters of Japan’s national team have once again drawn admiration worldwide after a remarkable and ‘inspiring’ act following their World Cup draw with the Netherlands. The match at Dallas Stadium in Texas on Sunday (June 14) ended 2-2 after Japan…
Supporters hoping to see Lionel Messi in Kansas City are being cautioned about a road where simply stepping across could place them under a different set of state laws. The 2026 World Cup got underway on June 11, and Messi…
Authorities in Mexico are investigating after a body was discovered near Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, close to the stadium where Iran’s national team has been training ahead of its opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on…
Specialists are warning that a new El Niño could push global food costs higher. The World Meteorological Organization said on June 2, 2026, that El Niño conditions are developing in the tropical Pacific and are expected to influence weather and…
A weather specialist has explained what the arrival of El Niño could mean after officials confirmed the climate pattern is now underway. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that an El Niño phase has officially begun, upgrading its…
A security specialist has identified the main danger facing supporters at the 2026 World Cup, despite reports that the US government is investing heavily in protective measures before the tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the…
FIFA has responded after a large number of seats appeared to be empty during an almost sold-out World Cup match in Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 12. The governing body moved to defend the attendance total for South Korea’s opening-day victory…
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand has been confirmed dead at the age of 47, following more than three years in a coma. Thailand’s Bureau of the Royal Household said the princess died on the evening of June 11, 2026, at…
South Korea’s meeting with Czechia in the tournament’s second fixture drew plenty of attention, though much of the conversation online centered on the crowd rather than the football itself. After Mexico opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a win…
Experts have officially confirmed the arrival of El Niño after several weeks of growing concern that the climate pattern was about to emerge. El Niño is one phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, a natural climate cycle in the tropical…
Ticket holders heading to World Cup matches are reacting angrily after stadium food and drink prices were disclosed ahead of the tournament opener at Mexico City Stadium on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The 2026 World Cup is being staged across…