The world may be gearing up for soccer’s biggest spectacle — but hotel rooms across North America are still sitting more empty than expected. With less than a month until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, early booking numbers suggest the hospitality industry may have overestimated just how many fans would shell out big … Read more
Apparently there are some folks who don’t enjoy Shakira concerts. FIFA announced Thursday its first halftime show for the upcoming World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in a major deviation from the norm. The Super Bowl-like show will feature Shakira, Madonna and K-pop band BTS and be curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The United States Men’s National Team kicks off their 2026 FIFA World Cup run in exactly one month, but before the tournament begins, HBO is giving viewers an inside look … Read more
Your morning cup of joe just got a whole lot sweeter. Insomnia Cookies has quietly unveiled three new caffeinated cookie flavors in a bid to tempt late-night dessert fans into swapping their usual take-out coffee run for a sugary sweet treat instead. However, the new lineup of cookies isn’t just your run-of-the-mill chocolate chip nosh … Read more
Spring is in full bloom in New York, and so is Padma Lakshmi’s career. “I was passing by Central Park, and all these beautiful flowers, magnolias, cherry blossoms, were in bloom,” says the glamorous host of “America’s Culinary Cup,” whose finale airs next week. Over Zoom, she reflects on the triumph of making a show … Read more
It’s about to kick off for LA soccer fans. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing the party straight to our neighborhoods. Organizers have rolled out 10 official Fan Zones across the City of Angels for the entire 39-day tournament. No need to fight for pricey SoFi Stadium tickets, you can catch every match via … Read more
Matthew Georgio was having trouble in school. “He wasn’t listening,” his mother, Melissa, told The Post. “Teachers were saying, ‘Look, he’s a smart kid, he’s just not paying attention in class.’” What first seemed like defiance had a far more troubling explanation — the young Australian simply couldn’t hear. Melissa Georgio’s son, Matthew (left), saw … Read more
This may not be a literal penis-measuring contest, but fertility advocates may have developed the next-best thing. Men of the world are invited to pit their sperm against each other in a racy race where the owner of the swiftest swimmers takes home a sizable $100,000. Dubbed the 2026 Sperm Racing World Cup, this “science-based … Read more
These are some game-winning bites. Kellanova — previously known as cereal behemoth Kellogg — is kicking off the summer of 2026 World Cup soccer with six new, limited-time twists on popular snacks in partnership with the US Soccer Federation (USSF). Inspired by American team spirit, the new lineup is built for shared moments with the … Read more
Don’t let the shin guard and cleats mafia scare you into believing soccer is everything. FIFA may’ve gifted our president a Peace Prize before it takes over our entire shared continent for this year’s World Cup (11 cities in the US alone!). But if we’re being honest, America will always prefer sports that are pro-hand. … Read more
This bread got a rise out of onlookers. An upstate bakery is getting roasted over the X-rated shape of a special batch of Buffalo Sabres-themed bread that it released in honor of the ongoing Stanley Cup playoffs. Di Camillo Bakery in Niagara Falls was paying tribute to hometown — or at least hometown-adjacent — hockey … Read more
Lay’s is celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026, returning to North America for the first time in decades with an array of limited-edition potato chip flavors. The brand is releasing a whopping 40 flavors inspired by the global cuisines of all the nations competing in the international soccer tournament — but only three will be … Read more
Los Angeles is gearing up for World Cup madness — but if you’re planning to drive to and park at the games, brace yourself. With eight matches scheduled for SoFi Stadium from June 12 to July 10, parking costs could soar to $100 or $1,000 per spot, depending on where you look, as hundreds of … Read more
Rising jet fuel prices are emerging as a significant headwind for the global travel industry just months ahead of the World Cup, raising concerns about higher airfares, reduced international demand, and softer booking trends for short-term rentals in the 11 U.S. host cities and surrounding regions. Jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the Iran war began, prompting … Read more
They’re so mad — they almost couldn’t keep their shirts on. After Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row, devastated and angry fans participated in what they thought was a jersey exchange. Canada Soccer announced Friday it would be hosting a shirt swap, which entailed trading in … Read more
Seventy-five dollars for a cup suddenly doesn’t seem so bad. The Shohei Ohtani souvenir mug that’s been causing quite the stir at Dodger Stadium this season is now fetching some shocking numbers on the resale market. The Shohei Ohtani souvenir cup initially came with a price tag of $74.99. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post The … Read more
It’s one thing if your cup runneth over. It’s another if it obstructeth your organs. Last year, doctors treated a woman in her 30s who presented with occasional pain in her side and abdomen, and blood in her urine. When it wasn’t immediately clear what was behind her symptoms, they ordered a CT scan. Her … Read more
The Big Apple may soon be making some pour changes to its outdoor drinking policies. There’s hardly a better combo than catching a game of ball and publicly guzzling booze, so suggests a newly introduced bill aimed at implementing “entertainment zones” — designated hotspots where soccer buffs can freely consume alcohol on NYC streets — during the … Read more
New Airbnb hosts could score big this summer. With the FIFA World Cup coming up in June, millions of people from all over the world will be making plans to attend the biggest sporting event. New data from Airbnb shows that the demand for stays during the World Cup is surging, with searches for host … Read more
Travel rental platform Airbnb is rolling out a $750 incentive to attract new hosts in the 16 North American cities gearing up to welcome millions of visitors for the FIFA World Cup in mid-2026. New “entire home” hosts who successfully fulfill their first guest stay between now and July 31 will qualify for the payout under the program, Airbnb said, describing it as … Read more