World Cup fans hit by another stealth charge for matches — and it’s astronomical

World Cup fans hit by another stealth charge for matches — and it’s astronomical

FIFA World Cup fans who are already bleeding cash to attend games at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will have to fork over an insane amount just to park outside the arena. The cheapest parking for the first match between the US and Paraguay on June 12 costs an eye-popping $151, according to the official … Read more

‘Pride houses’ spring up across California ahead of World Cup as LGBT people claim US unsafe

‘Pride houses’ spring up across California ahead of World Cup as LGBT people claim US unsafe

As millions of soccer fans prepare to descend on North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new network of LGBTQ-friendly “Pride Houses” is launching across all 16 host cities. The initiative, called Pride House United 2026, will establish dedicated gathering spaces for LGBTQ fans and athletes throughout the 39-day tournament. A USA fan … Read more

Where to find every FIFA World Cup Fan Zone across LA to take in the tournament — mapped

Where to find every FIFA World Cup Fan Zone across LA to take in the tournament — mapped

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

Lay’s celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 with a whopping 40 limited-edition chips — but only 3 will be sold in the US

Lay’s celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 with a whopping 40 limited-edition chips — but only 3 will be sold in the US

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

FIFA World Cup parking in LA could cost you $100 but this under $5 hack beats the soccer chaos

FIFA World Cup parking in LA could cost you 0 but this under  hack beats the soccer chaos

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

Bottoms up! Outdoor boozing could return to NYC during World Cup 2026

Bottoms up! Outdoor boozing could return to NYC during World Cup 2026

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

President Trump says soccer should be renamed to football in US — reigniting age-old debate around the ‘beautiful game’

President Trump says soccer should be renamed to football in US — reigniting age-old debate around the ‘beautiful game’

That’s a ballsy idea! President Donald Trump weighed in on the age-old debate about the proper name for soccer — insisting it should be called football in the United States. Trump announced his controversial preference during the World Cup 2026 drawing at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on Friday afternoon, where he was honored … Read more

Wizardry, warfare, Wii on ballot for World Video Game HOF

Wizardry, warfare, Wii on ballot for World Video Game HOF

Wizardry, warfare and Wii are on the ballot as the World Video Game Hall of Fame narrows down its contenders for the class of 2023. The Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced 12 finalists that are being considered for induction in May. The games for consideration include Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Barbie Faauthshion Designer, … Read more

Morgan Freeman slammed for taking part in 2022 Qatar World Cup opening ceremony: ‘Should be ashamed’

Morgan Freeman slammed for taking part in 2022 Qatar World Cup opening ceremony: ‘Should be ashamed’

Fans are giving Morgan Freeman a red card for this stunt. The 85-year-old actor is facing the wrath of fans after he took part in the opening ceremony of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Sunday. Freeman kicked off the tournament by narrating the opening segment, titled “The Calling,” at Al-Bayt Stadium in Doha, reported the Independent. “We gather here … Read more