The USMNT’s loss to Belgium delivered the biggest soccer audience in American television history. The match averaged 30 million viewers, making it the most-watched soccer telecast ever in the U.S., Fox Sports announced Tuesday. The Round of 16 matchup in Seattle peaked at 36.8 million viewers between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. ET, per the company. … Read more
The U.S. men’s national team’s dreadful performance Monday night is catching plenty of strays. This time, it was from two Canadian World Cup broadcasters on TSN. After the USMNT was demolished 4-1 by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, TSN broadcasters Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane eviscerated the team’s dud and said it … Read more
They’re moving the goal posts on concession prices. Soccer fans have sparked debate online after revealing the alleged extortionate prices vendors are charging for food and drinks at a FIFA World Cup venue. In a viral TikTok clip with over 100,000 views, the American ticketholder meant to “expose the prices” the stadium was charging — … Read more
Once again, the stars came out to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for a historic World Cup match. Even though the United States was not on the field, plenty of celebrities filled the luxury suites and premium seats for Spain’s 3-0 win over Austria in a Round of 32 showdown on Thursday afternoon. Spain’s celebrity … Read more
Mexico City was absolutely rocking Tuesday night, and so were the broadcasters. As Mexico played in their home country against Ecuador in the World Cup Round of 32 at Azteca Stadium, everything began to come unglued when the host nation scored and eventually won 2-0. On the Telemundo broadcast, José Luis López Salido and Jorge … Read more
Channing Tatum is taking on a whole new role for the World Cup in honor of his new doppelganger. While not a paid gig, the “Magic Mike” actor embraced his similar looks to Norway’s Erling Haaland and could be found in a sea of fans on Friday at Gillette Stadium for the group stage match … Read more
Maja Lindelof is taking full advantage of all the World Cup has to offer. The wife of Sweden and Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelof was having a ball in Texas on Wednesday night, sharing pictures of herself among friends enjoying a night out at a steakhouse and then moving on to a dance hall and … Read more
The entire sports world is tuned in to the 2026 World Cup, much of which is taking place in the United States. And this iconic tournament has been doing wonders for California’s beer industry. A recent economic research study from the New Beer Institute showed that California’s on-premise beer sales are up 17.9% year-over-year through the first … Read more
Paris Hilton is all over the 2026 World Cup and she is giving fans an inside look behind her new role. The 45-year-old socialite served as the stadium captain at SoFi Stadium for the U.S. men’s national team’s 3-2 group-stage finale loss to Turkey Thursday night. Hilton, wearing a dress version of the 1994 U.S. … Read more
Auston Trusty’s early goal Thursday night meant another early lead for the impressive U.S. men’s national team. However, to the 27-year old and his wife, Emily, it meant a little bit more. To the latter, it meant “everything”, as she wrote in an Instagram story, sharing a post about her husband’s goal. Emily Trusty, wife … Read more
Fans attending the World Cup match between the US men’s national team and Turkey at SoFi Stadium will have to break the bank just to park. Recent footage revealed parking near the stadium cost $200. Other reports state the Kia Forum, about a 5- to 12-minute walk from SoFi Stadium, is charging more than $400 … Read more
Since the USA men’s national soccer team has already won its group and will be advancing to the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest question surrounding the players as they head into its final group stage match on June 25 is: Who will be taking the field? There’s a case to … Read more
Scottish actress Karen Gillan shared the behind the scenes of her World Cup journey as she took a “wrong bus” ride with a bunch of Brazil fans after the 3-0 win over Scotland in Miami on Wednesday night. Gillan, who starred in “Guardians of the Galaxy” and the “Jumanji” reboot, made the most of potentially … Read more
This summer’s most unexpected New York adventure starts at the library and ends in a neighborhood you didn’t know existed. Longtime New Yorkers and tourists alike are racing across the five boroughs in pursuit of a different collectible this month: World Cup passport stamps. A free “NYC Neighborhood Passport” launched ahead of the 2026 FIFA … Read more
The Brazil men’s soccer team is expected to have its full attacking power available for its final World Cup group-stage game against Scotland on June 24. This is because superstar forward Neymar has been cleared to play after being sidelined for Brazil’s first two group-stage games due to injury. Brazil forward Neymar looks on before … Read more
We all know the names Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and Haaland, but at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, music has become one of the tournament’s most unexpected stars. Goals are now followed by carefully selected anthems blasting through stadium speakers. After victories, the winning team and their supporters have their own soundtrack they sing together. Players … Read more
Norway’s head coach Ståle Solbakken warmed the hearts of many with his sweet embrace with wife, Anniken Solbakken, after the team’s 3-2 win over Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday. Fans wanted to know more about his family and since shone a spotlight on their daughter, 22-year-old Ida Ståle Solbakken. She reposted … Read more
A psychic cat has correctly predicted the winning teams of all 19 World Cup matches. One-year-old British shorthair Billy has predicted the winners of all the matches that did not end in a draw so far in the tournament, much to the delight of owners Linka Lin, 33, and Mark Kelly, 35. Since the start … Read more
Kacy Hintz, a sports reporter for WPLG Local 10 in South Florida, apologized after an overzealous Scottish fan dropped a few F-bombs while she was on live television in Miami on Monday. After Scotland’s supporters’ group took over Boston for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Tartan Army made waves in Miami ahead of the … 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