When France won the 2018 World Cup, star forward Kylian Mbappe was the team’s 19-year-old phenom, and his spectacular performance during that tournament made him into a global superstar. Fast forward eight years and Mbappe has lived up to all the hype and then some, as he has been one of the world’s best soccer … Read more
If there’s ever an athlete who is winning on and off the field, it’s Argentina superstar forward Lionel Messi. The 38-year-old has accomplished everything possible in his soccer career. He has made many individual records, won the UEFA Champions League four times, made a staggering amount of money and even won the 2022 World Cup … Read more
They’re sweeping the country — and raising questions in the locker room. At least one in eight American adults say they’ve used a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic or Wegovy to lose weight or manage a chronic health condition, a stunning rise in just a few years. And while top athletes may seem unlikely candidates … Read more
Perhaps the most intriguing soccer star to follow heading into the 2026 World Cup was 18-year-old Spanish phenom Lamine Yamal. Most of the biggest active soccer stars have already had a chance to perform on the biggest stage. Yamal (who many believe to be the most talented player since Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi) hasn’t, … Read more
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