The World Cup’s “sexiest fan” is still turning heads. Ivana Knoll, a Croatia fan who first earned the title at the 2018 tournament, was spotted walking the paddock ahead of the Miami Grand Prix this weekend. And one cameraman seemingly got a bit distracted. As seen in a clip of a Sky Sports broadcast, Knoll … 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
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
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
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
Bill Simmons believes the USWNT was too beholden to its past, and not enough to the future. After the USWNT was eliminated by Sweden in the round of 16 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Simmons diagnosed the issues earlier this week on his eponymous podcast. He began by saying that “you could feel from … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal partied with the viral Croatian model, Ivana Knöll in Mykonos and things appeared to get wild. The NBA legend, aka “DJ Diesel,” was DJ-ing a gig in Greece, where he ran into Knöll — who became known as the “sexiest fan” at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with her sultry outfits in Qatar. The 5-foot-11 model took … Read more
Alisha Lehmann’s supporters were out in full force Friday during Switzerland’s 2-0 victory against the Philippines at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. A fan in the stands at Dunedin Stadium had a request for the 24-year-old Lehmann ahead of Switzerland’s opening-round win, holding up a sign that read: “Alisha Lehmann can I … Read more
Colombian sensation Maluma is repping his South American pride in this year’s World Cup: He’s rooting for Argentina — and, in particular, the team’s captain — all the way. “I’m close to Lionel Messi … We’re friends,” Maluma told Billboard about the 35-year-old soccer superstar, whose team advanced to Sunday’s final with a victory over … Read more
Rabbi Eli Chitrik’s phone buzzes. A woman is about to show up at his Doha hotel to pick up her lunch: two bagel sandwiches. It’s one of many calls and messages Chitrik is receiving these days for bagel sandwiches, freshly made in a designated kosher kitchen set up for Jewish World Cup fans who want … Read more
Over one million soccer fans are expected to descend upon the tiny Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, where the World Cup begins on Sunday. Although more than 100 new hotels have been built for the 29-day event, supply cannot keep up with demand. The result: Unconventional sleep arrangements throughout Qatar and beyond. From “luxury hotel … Read more