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Tackling the Politics of the World Cup
The soccer tournament has brought a flood of political story lines.
I took my kids to the pub to watch the World Cup
Soccer fan Jonathan Stone took his kids to watch the World Cup on a big-screen TV in a pub. He shrugged off criticism.
Egypt vs Iran at World Cup 2026 – Salah, prediction, lineups, how to watch
Mohamed Salah's Egypt and Mehdi Taremi's Iran are both in the hunt for the FIFA World Cup knockouts in Group G.
‘Turf Tank’ robot elevates Oregon sports fields
The Oregon Youth Soccer Association is taking advantage of some new technology to keep its fields game day ready.
Participating in heavy-contact youth sports, dropping out of sports linked to acts of violence
Contrary to popular belief, simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one’s lifetime, and in some cases, may increase it, according to a new study.The study, published online recently in the Sociology of Sport Journal, found that while most survey respondents — including those who played y...
Fox Sports renews Gold Cup rights, adds Nations League
Fox Sports is going to remain a player in the international soccer game for several more years to come. Although the rights for the 2030 World Cup are up for grabs, Fox made the announcement on Wednesday night that the Gold Cup, the CONCACAF championship tournament, will remain with the company. In addition, Fox is…
Playing soccer can score major goals for heart and brain health
Seattle, June 25, 2026 — As the global soccer championship run by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) plays out on stages across the world this summer, catching a fever for football (as soccer is known outside the U.S.) may...
Folarin Balogun and USMNT Transfer Updates
Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas break down a massive six-match World Cup slate as group stages reach their climax. Soccer insider David Ornstein joins the show to discuss the escalating transfer market buzz surrounding USMNT star Folarin Balogun and Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall. Plus, the team highlights The Athletic’s interactive World Cup Tracker with Jay Harris to map out the complicated qualification pathways for Group A, B, and C. Can the USMNT line up a favorable Round of 32 matchup? Senior Editor Hannah Vanbiber also dives into the debate surrounding Jeremy Doku’s...
Who's No. 1 in Morris/Sussex high school sports?
The Daily Record and New Jersey Herald totaled up each high school's 2025-26 success to determine the Top 10 athletic programs.
You Might Find Soccer Boring but American Sports Media Are All In
Coverage of soccer has exploded with this year’s World Cup.
The Science Behind World Cup Performance: Inside Oklahoma State's Human Performance Lab
As the world's best soccer players compete at the FIFA World Cup, teams are relying on more than coaches and training sessions to gain an edge.Behind the scenes
World Cup Science: How Does Altitude Affect Soccer?
Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca sits at an altitude of 7,200 ft above sea level. WIRED breaks down how altitude can impact everything from players’ stamina levels to the speed and curvature of the ball.
Day Two of Competition Highlights Athletes Across Multiple Sports
The second day of competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games was cut short due to inclement weather, but not before some memorable moments. Before outdoor events were halted, athletes showcased speed on the track, excitement and enthusiasm at gymnastics, and pride on the football and soccer fields. Even as an athletics athlete from Special Olympics Southern California lost his shoe, he managed to win the race.
Crooked Letter Sports: With the College World Series and U.S. Open behind us, World Cup soccer takes center stage
Today’s show features wrap-ups of the CWS and U.S. Open, with veteran Mississippi soccer coach Dean Joseph joining the pod to discuss how the tournament is shaping up and the wizardry of Lionel Messi.
Science museum brings soccer tech to World Cup fans
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, in its North American debut in Vancouver, has drawn hundreds of fans to Science World to study the game's evolution as organisers aim to accelerate soccer's growth in ice hockey-mad Canada.
Brunch Con Familia celebrates creativity, entrepreneurship and family with new entertainment partnership
Brunch Con Familia launched an entertainment partnership centered on Soccer Gods, artist opportunities, entrepreneurship and family-led creativity.
Emory Healthcare Named Founding Partner and Official Healthcare Provider of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center
Emory Healthcare becomes a Founding Partner of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, bringing nationally recognized research, innovation, and sports medicine to the new home for soccer in America.
CRLS will see 14 athlete alumni play college sports
The school’s boys’ soccer team is sending four students to the NCAA for the first time in program history.
Have Soccer Fans Had Enough of Fox’s Alexi Lalas?
The former USMNT star has been a polarizing presence for Fox.
Nick’s Picks | Soccer, Elections, Entertainment and More …
World Cup Hits Half Time Kansas City’s contribution to the World Cup reaches its halfway point this week. Thursday's Netherlands-Tunisia match is Game 3 of six at Kansas City Stadium, making it a natural time for a progress report: How are we doing? First up: Have we solved the traffic headaches around the stadium? The
This Week in Local Sports: WWAX & WAX Sports Stream Bring the Action Home
It’s a packed week of local and regional sports action, and WWAX and the WAX Sports Stream have you covered with five exciting matchups — from women’s soccer to minor league baseball to USL competition.
Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium
Iran took another step toward advancing in the World Cup on Sunday, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation. In a statement, the soccer federation vociferously pushed back. “The claim that an official representative of the Iranian Football Federation attempted to board a flight to enter the United States yesterday and was prevented from doing so is an outright and undeniable lie,” the statement said.
The media has declared open season on Alexi Lalas
In the ever-growing genre of media criticism, few have ever been as soft a target as Fox Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas. It has seemingly become a once-every-four-years tradition. Fox will begin its World Cup coverage. Americans will rediscover everything they despise about the professional shit-stirrer. And a deluge of thinkpieces will follow, ripping the…
How Vancouver's instantly iconic Science World soccer ball came to be
But one of the biggest stars of the World Cup in Vancouver isn't an athlete or even a person. It's a 41-year-old, 17-storey geodesic dome.
The soccer metric that proves the 2026 World Cup is providing historic levels of entertainment
It's still early days, but players at the 2026 World Cup are finishing chances at an exceptional rate
Letters to Sports: Dodgers continue to cover their bases
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers, World Cup soccer, Victor Wembanyama and Lawrence Tanter.
Letters to Sports: Dodgers continue to cover their bases
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers, World Cup soccer, Victor Wembanyama and Lawrence Tanter.
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: a music icon's glamorous appearance, a surprise soccer sighting, a bikini-cl...
U.S. clinches World Cup knockout round with win over Australia
With Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia, the U.S. matched its best World Cup performance ever with two victories.
World Cup presenter quits mid-tournament after Lionel Messi controversy
Luzu TV presenter Florencia Pena stepped down after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, had died, with the Messi family confirming that Jorge is recovering from a health situation
Analysing the Trionda: The science behind the 2026 World Cup ball
How the history of soccer has been shaped by panels, grooves and a desire to avoid wobbliness
Madison’s new Forge Sports Center gives growing futsal community a home
Friday’s event brought together soccer fans watching the World Cup and players taking part in futsal, a fast-paced indoor version of soccer played on a hard court.
2026 World Cup: USA Win Over AUS 'Good For America' But 'Bad For Books'
One of the most-bet soccer games in American history resulted in some pain for sportsbooks. Patrick Everson breaks it down.
USA tops Australia to clinch spot in final 32
SEATTLE — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history. “C.P. is a fantastic player — […]
USA tops Australia to clinch spot in final 32
SEATTLE — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history. “C.P. is a fantastic player — […]
Wealth correlation with soccer ability? - Live Updates
It’s not just about soccer. Follow live reporting on the politics, diplomacy, business and power plays surrounding the world’s biggest sporting event.
World Cup fever boosts business in Portland
Portland businesses, from bars to soccer shops, saw a surge in customers and sales as World Cup fans gathered locally to watch the U.S. match despite Seattle hosting the game.
Gooooooal! Where Madison is watching the World Cup
Soccer's biggest tournament happens now through July 19 in 16 cities in North America. Here are nine bars (and more) around Madison where you can watch.
Opinion | Spectacular Scoring! Political Intrigue! Heroic Defending! The World Cup Has It All.
The history of global soccer, in some sense, is a history of the world’s political problems.
Lionel Messi’s father undergoing treatment for health issues, family says
Family statement comes two days after an emotional Messi wiped away tears in Argentina's World Cup match against Algeria.
Jason Stone Joins Tepper Sports & Entertainment as General Manager of Stadium & Venue Operations
Stone will join the organization on July 8, 2026, and oversee all stadium and venue operations for Carolina Panthers (NFL) games, Charlotte FC (MLS) matches and all other events at Bank of America Stadium, in addition to TSE’s broader portfolio of venues, including Atrium Health Performance Park and the Atrium Health Training Facility.
How Seattleites are grappling with USA soccer fandom in Trump's America
Some Seattle soccer fans have mixed feelings about patriotically backing the U.S. team during the FIFA Men's World Cup, given the actions of President Donald Trump.
Landon Donovan Sounds Alarm on Youth Soccer Culture
Donovan believes an early emphasis on winning has harmed youth soccer.
The unwanted return of tetanus; why soccer makes people so happy; breast cancer in men; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Women’s Health interviewed Kathryn Edwards, MD, Sarah H. Sell and Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Pediatrics, for a story about her JAMA Viewpoint article on tetanus making a comeback. Women’s Health interviewed Colin Armstrong, PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, for a story tied to the World Cup about why soccer makes people so happy. An NBC News story about the announcement by “X-Men” actor and former wrestler Tyler Mane that he has breast cancer quotes Ben Ho Park, MD, director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The story focuses on how a prominent man with breast cancer may help remove some stigma from a cancer that is rare in males. Prevention magazine interviewed Caitlyn Mooney, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, for a story about a BMJ study that suggests 90 to 120 minutes per week of strength training may lower the risk of death. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Women’s Health (norovirus is more common this summer); SFGate (measles in San Francisco just before the World Cup crowds); Travel + Leisure (how to avoid getting sick on a cruise); and Fox News (mosquito-borne diseases). Reporter Liz DeSantis from WKRN News 2 aired a story on the rehab unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Kat Hedden, PT, DPT, PCS, CBIS, Acute Pediatric Physical Therapy Clinical Team Lead and Mary McLanahan, MD, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation were interviewed, as well as the family of patient Will Terry. Reporter Nikki Hauser from WTVF News Channel 5 interviewed Graden Knapp, Gaming and Technology Specialist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt about his 3-D wheelchair project. Tennesseanreporter Sandy Mazza covered the announcement of the latest Leadership Nashville class, which includes Jane Freedman, MD, Deputy CEO, and Chief Health Systems Office for Vanderbilt Health; and also the announcement of the latest Leadership Tennessee cohort, which includes Jeff Upperman, MD, Surgeon in Chief at Monroe Carroll Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Kansas City businesses see World Cup boost as fans pack bars and watch parties
Kansas City businesses are seeing a surge in customers during the FIFA World Cup. Bars, restaurants and watch parties report large crowds as soccer fans from around the world visit the metro.
Australian media turns Mike Grella’s ‘layup’ comment into World Cup storyline
With the United States and Australia set to face off in group play at the World Cup on Friday, comments from an American soccer commentator about the Australian national team have become a major storyline Down Under—even as the controversy has barely registered in the United States. It was CBS Sports Golazo commentator Mike Grella…
World Cup watch parties bring excitement and business to Greenville
The FIFA World Cup is uniting soccer fans in Greenville at local watch parties while boosting area businesses and creating a sense of community.
Sports with Sam: Atlanta’s power soccer team gears up for nationals
The Science Behind Lionel Messi’s Viral Moment of Tears
After watching the soccer icon tear up following a historic goal, we try to understand the science of why human beings wait until the moment of triumph to let it all out.
Soccer is a ‘poorly designed experiment.’ And that makes it great.
Look no further than Cape Verde tying Spain in the World Cup and embrace the unpredictability.
World Cup and presidential runoff: How Colombia’s yellow jersey got political
Colombia plays its first game in the World Cup and votes for its next president this week. Its national soccer jersey has ended up stuck in the middle.
Eight rules made Norway a winter sports superpower. Will they help at the World Cup?
Norway’s unique approach to youth athletics has turned it into a winter sports powerhouse. Yet no sport is as popular as soccer.
Iran held by New Zealand in World Cup opener overshadowed by politics
Iran twice came from behind to salvage a 2–2 draw against New Zealand in a World Cup opener overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, protests and months of conflict with the United States. The result leaves…
Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches
FIFA make punishment decision after Fox violate rules of $485m World Cup TV deal
As most experts in the sports business industry will attest, Fox have got a bargain in buying the rights to air the FIFA World Cup in the United States for $485m. Aside from the natural interest from a population curious about the tournament taking place on their doorstep, FIFA – world soccer’s governing body – has created the conditions for the 2026 World Cup to be the most commercially-geared in history.
The World Cup is here. Here's how it can get kids moving.
A Wake Forest University professor says World Cup players could influence the health and wellbeing of local youth for years to come.
How Ohio State is helping the US men's World Cup players recover
Ohio State researchers are helping U.S. soccer players recover faster using data-driven methods.
Visitors' viral World Cup videos show what really makes America great
International soccer fans discovering the wonders of America, from spacious skies to chicken fried steak, is giving the U.S. a much-needed morale (and PR) boost.
Santa Clara Resident Infected With Measles Traveled Through SFO, Health Officials Say
The possible exposure comes as thousands of soccer fans descend on the county for the World Cup tournament.
World Cup 2026: How Scientists Helped Engineer The Perfect Soccer Field
Ahead of the largest World Cup in history, researchers spent years testing grasses and stadium conditions to create consistent playing surfaces across climate zones.
Meet the new kids on the World Club block
There’s always a lot of talk about the big teams and best players at a World Cup, but this year will also see four debutants step foot on the global stage.
Cote’s Hot Button Top 10: U.S. soccer and New York Knicks fans partying and more
Cote’s Hot Button Top 10: Huge U.S. win opens World Cup, Knicks end NBA title drought, Stanley Cup, UFC at White House, Marlins, U.S. Open week and more
World Cup business boom: Phoenix soccer fans pack local pubs to support international teams
The World Cup is driving a major increase in business for local bars and restaurants, with one Downtown Phoenix spot reporting an overall average sales increase of 30%.
In Boston, Haiti’s World Cup return is more than soccer amid US political threats to community
Haiti’s group match against Scotland marked its second-ever appearance in the sport’s biggest tournament more than a half-century after its first in 1974
Why is football called 'soccer' in the US and Canada?
Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.
Old Town Alexandria businesses celebrate Croatia’s World Cup stay with themed sales event
With the Croatian national men’s soccer team setting up its World Cup home base in Alexandria, Virginia, a group of business owners is setting up a special sales event to mark the occasion.
Moore Square fan fest and watch parties in Raleigh
The Soccer Square Fan Fest runs through Sunday.
Pride Local Business Spotlight
Inclusion, acceptance, and kindness should be part of our daily lives—regardless of age, gender, race, or identity. That’s why each June, Utah Soccer proudly celebrates Pride Month, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and the countless contributions its members make to our culture and communities. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on
The World Cup Could Be the Biggest Sports Gambling Event Ever
At a time of sluggish growth, betting sites like FanDuel and DraftKings are counting on the global soccer tournament to boost online sports gambling.
This Scottish soccer fan walked more than 3,500 miles to Boston for men's mental health charity
A Scottish man has been walking from Los Angeles to Boston since February to help raise awareness of men's mental health — and make it in time to watch Scotland's World Cup match against Haiti.
👑 A soccer legend
And the Eagles had a standout at OTAs and minicamp.
Sportswashed: FIFA's long love affair with authoritarians
Political scientist and ex–soccer pro Jules Boykoff on how Trump—like Putin before him—is the World Cup's biggest winner.
When the World Cup and war collide: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the House Republicans who bucked Trump on the Epstein files meet their political fates.
Haiti’s World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform
The jersey originally featured a scene from the 1803 Haitian War of Independence.
Soccer Meets Space Science
A soccer ball floats in microgravity in this March 2, 2026, picture from the International Space Station. The space station crew tested soccer balls to study
How health sleuths are watching for threats like measles during the World Cup
While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs.
Haiti has to change its World Cup jersey after being deemed too political
The jersey, by Colombian sportswear manufacturer Saeta, originally included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on its front.
Marketing genius or own goal? Science World soccer ball free advertising for Adidas, FIFA
The giant soccer ball installed over the Science World dome in Vancouver has prominent Adidas and FIFA branding on it, even though neither organization paid into the project.
DAZN, DirecTV Latin America strike sports channel deal ahead of World Cup
Sports streaming platform DAZN, backed by British-American billionaire Len Blavatnik, said it had struck a deal to bring DirecTV Latin America's DSPORTS channels to its platform in five countries, expanding its soccer offering as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off.
The 'Tartan Army' is coming for Providence
Between 6,000 and 7,000 Scottish soccer fans are expected to descend on Providence, Rhode Island for the World Cup.
Sacramento businesses prepare for World Cup excitement
Sacramento soccer fans will have no shortage of places to celebrate the World Cup, as local businesses and nonprofits team up to host watch parties, free clinics and community activities tied to the tournament.
Why soccer is great for children's health
Playing soccer provides physical, mental, and social health benefits that can have a lifelong impact on a child.
How Much Should Governments Invest in Sports? Soccer Offers a Test Case.
The growth of soccer in the United States reflects decades of public-sector involvement, raising broader questions about sports-related economic development.
Health Sleuths Are Watching for Disease Threats During the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs. A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, and experts are set to scrutinize ...
The Londoner Pub expanding to Arlington, near entertainment district
The Tate family moved to North Texas from England and opened their first pub in Dallas in the early 1990s on Greenville Avenue. They now own The Londoner, which has locations in Addison, Colleyville, and Dallas, showing European soccer. Their newest pub is opening on Collins Street in Arlington, Saturday, June 13. The Dallas location opened in 2022, just days…
The World Cup could be a petri dish for disease. Wastewater could sound the alarm
As millions of soccer fans pack FIFA World Cup venues, public health scientists created a wastewater monitoring network to forecast potential disease threats—from measles to Ebola
It's all kicking off: how much do you know about the science of football?
Kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup by testing your knowledge of the physics of football
World Cup politics take center stage as sportsbook posts odds on protests, defections and Trump appearances
LOS ANGELES — The FIFA World Cup has always reflected more than just soccer.
The science of sweat: How a UF researcher is helping Brazil prepare for the heat of the World Cup
A UF scientist is using the science of sweat to help athletes perform, recover and stay healthy in extreme heat.
Politics and the pitch
UD political science professor combines academics and hobby as a soccer referee
How one World Cup match shaped Ryan Madden’s life in sports
Inspired by a formative childhood memory, the Mizzou alumnus now helps shape how fans experience soccer in central Texas as the world’s biggest sporting event returns to U.S. soil.
Coca-Cola and Notre Dame bring poverty alleviation efforts to host cities during the FIFA World Cup 2026
When the FIFA World Cup 2026 games kick off this week, bringing global attention to cities across North America, communities from Boston and Miami to Toronto, Dallas and Los Angeles will come together for one of the world’s largest sporting events. In these same cities, the University of Notre Dame’s Urban Poverty and Business Initiative (UPBI), a program aimed at helping underrepresented populations create and grow independent businesses, is working with local partners to strengthen small business ecosystems throughout a total of 59 cities, including a strategic activation in 13 soccer host cities.
From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in history
The biggest World Cup ever is about to kick off with 48 teams playing 104 matches across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, transforming North America into the center of the soccer world for nearly six weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026: The science behind perfect football pitches
From sand‑based soils to underground heating, explore the mechanics of playing surfaces for the FIFA World Cup.
Bay FC and Sutter Health Join SocceristaFest on June 13
Bay FC and Sutter Health will serve as official sponsors of Girls Soccer Network’s SocceristaFest, taking place Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Houston Dynamo FC return to training at Houston Sports Park on Monday, June 15
HOUSTON (June 8, 2026) – In preparation for the resumption of MLS play in late July, Houston Dynamo FC will return to training at Houston Sports Park on Monday, June 15. Training sessions will now begin at 9:30 a.m. CT, and the distribution of weekly training schedules will resume. The
South Florida businesses, airports preparing for influx of World Cup fans
South Florida isn’t just hosting the World Cup, it’s hosting the world’s biggest celebration with soccer, sunshine and South Beach selfies.