Tennis’ 2026 Terra Wortmann Open (aka the Halle Open, as it’s played in Halle, Germany) included two American standouts in the final match on the morning of June 21. These were Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe. Ultimately, it was Tiafoe who secured the victory, defeating Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to capture what’s arguably the biggest tournament … Read more
One of the biggest stars to take the field during the 2026 World Cup is Erling Haaland. The 25-year-old Norwegian striker has been world-class with Manchester City over the past several years, and finally gets to showcase his abilities on the world’s biggest international stage. Because Norway isn’t a powerhouse when it comes to soccer, … Read more
The Spanish men’s soccer team did not have the start to the 2026 World Cup that they’d wanted. The club entered the tournament as one of the favorites to win, since they boast one of the most talented roster in the world. But talent doesn’t always equate to goals or wins, which was shown by … Read more
Germany entered the 2026 World Cup as one of the favorites to win the entire tournament, given that it is among the most talented and balanced rosters in the world. And if any fans doubted this, Germany proved its point with a dominant 7-1 win over Curaçao in the first group-stage match June 14, which … Read more
Many soccer fans around the world feel like the Netherlands missed its golden opportunity to win a World Cup, as some of the greatest players in the country’s history (such as Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie) have now retired. However, the squad that the Netherlands brought to the 2026 World Cup is still filled … Read more
Many of the world’s biggest stars have already produced during the 2026 World Cup. Norway star striker Erling Haaland produced two goals in his country’s first match, Argentinian legend and arguably GOAT Lionel Messi scored his first ever World Cup hat trick last week, and Kylian Mbappé added two goals to his own tally in … Read more
The USA men’s national team produced another impressive World Cup performance on June 19, when they defeated Australia by a score of 2-0. This means that the US squad has already advanced to the Round of 32 despite still having one more group stage, which is against Türkiye in Los Angeles, California, on June 25. … Read more
Alexi Lalas’ absence from the World Cup panel on Friday was noticeable. The former USMNT star was missing from the Fox studio show for Friday’s USA-Australia match, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic could not resist taking a shot at his absent colleague. “Chaps, Alexi left us,” host Rebecca Lowe said. “Who?” Ibrahimovic asked sarcastically. Lowe then tried … Read more
The US mens national soccer team will need many of their top players to perform if they’re to make a deep run in the 2026 World Cup. But one of the most crucial players who will need to be in form is Weston McKennie, the 27-year-old midfielder from Fort Lewis, Washington, and who plays for … Read more
Europeans — and perhaps particularly, Brits — have “had a go” at Americans on social media over our reliance on ice water and A/C during the summer. Now, we’re watching them learn in real-time how intense the US heat can be at the World Cup. “We owe Americans an apology,” a UK creator posted after … Read more
That will leave a mark. While commentating Colombia’s 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in the World Cup on Wednesday, Warren Barton was hit in the face and bloodied by a wayward bottle. “Great game tonight except for being hit by a bottle,” Barton wrote on X alongside a photo showing blood on his forehead after being hit … Read more
Step aside, fellas — all eyes are on the World Cup ladies. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on American soil for the first time in 32 years, the wives and girlfriends of soccer’s biggest names are commanding attention — not just for their supermodel looks or glam style, but because they’ve become … Read more
It seems Stephen A. Smith isn’t dialed in on World Cup history. On ESPN’s “First Take” on Wednesday morning, during a panel discussion on the U.S. men’s national team’s mentality in the 2026 World Cup compared to years past, Smith brought up the French national team. “I’m wondering what France is going to do, could … Read more
It didn’t take long for Knicks fans to get an early surprise in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs. As guard Josh Hart’s name was announced, cameras caught the 31-year-old taking a quick sniff from a small black tube before jogging onto the court. The moment immediately set social media buzzing, with … Read more
Soccer fans, get your wallets out. The long-awaited 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicked off last Thursday and is expected to attract approximately 6.5 million visitors from around the United States, is hosting 48 teams with matches being played across the United States, Canada and Mexico. While most are shell-shocked over the sky-high prices of … Read more
Erling Haaland’s girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, was feeling confident in her PSA before the striker scored two goals to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq at Boston Stadium on Tuesday. “I have a really good feeling and I just can’t wait for the kickoff, for the match to start,” Johansen, who is a … Read more
Searching for that special someone in Los Angeles has not been Maria-Alejandra Paz’s cup of tea. But with an assist from Cupid and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the singleton’s now sipping from the sweet fount of love. Score. “The World Cup has single-handedly changed my dating life for the better,” Paz, 29, living in … Read more
The World Cup’s hydration breaks have become one of the tournament’s first major flashpoints — and potentially a massive new revenue stream for Fox. Using reported ad-rate figures from The Wall Street Journal, Awful Announcing estimated that Fox could make nearly $250 million from commercials aired during hydration breaks alone across the tournament. The outlet … Read more
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Gabriela Moura had herself a time at the opening match between Brazil and Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 21-year-old Brazilian influencer shared a passionate message to her country after the 90-minute battle ended in a 1-1 tie at New York New Jersey Stadium, aka MetLife Stadium in East … Read more
CHICAGO — The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low but not zero, and if that happens, US hospitals are ready to respond, US infectious disease experts say. It wasn’t always so. During the 2014 West African Ebola … Read more