When Argentina plays Algeria on Tuesday and Portugal takes on Congo on Wednesday, two of soccer’s most storied players will begin what will likely be their last runs at the World Cup. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Argentina star Lionel Messi, 38, and Portugal’s Cristiano…
Inglewood, Calif. — The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night. Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn’t say who ordered…
What a crazy sports weekend that was — the NBA Finals concluded Saturday night, the World Cup kicked into high gear and the UFC staged fights last night on the White House lawn. Be sure to check the NBC News website for coverage of all those events. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited…
Africa’s record 10-team representation at the FIFA World Cup is not only a reflection of the continent’s growing talent pool, but also of the tactical minds shaping its football future. From TotalEnergies CAF AFCON winning coaches to architects of historic qualification campaigns, the men leading Africa’s nations at the global stage have proven pedigrees. Some…
Côte d’Ivoire launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in dramatic fashion as substitute Amad Diallo struck a late winner to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador in Philadelphia on Sunday night. Just when the Group E encounter appeared destined to finish goalless, the Manchester United winger produced a moment of composure and quality…
Morocco once again demonstrated why they remain one of world football’s most respected emerging powers after holding five-time champions Brazil to an entertaining 1-1 draw in their opening Group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday. In a contest that brought together Africa’s most successful side from the last World Cup and…
Pre-tournament favourites Spain open their Group H campaign with a match against World Cup debutants Cape Verde. Published On 14 Jun 202614 Jun 2026 The 2026 World Cup will have 13 different kickoff times. You can use the Al Jazeera Sport widget to find out exactly when your team is playing in your local time. Who: Spain…
Two men have been charged after gear was stolen from England’s World Cup team ahead of their arrival in Kansas City, authorities said. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced late Saturday night that suspects Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal were charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property. The stolen gear had an estimated value of…
Elon Musk closes in on $1 trillion as SpaceX raises $75 billion. (Image created by GenAI with images by James Duncan Davidson | CC BY-NC 3.0 and SpaceX) Institutional investors piled into SpaceX, with demand for its stock at $135 a share – valuing the company at a world record listing price of $1.77 trillion…
Elon Musk looks on as U.S President Donald Trump meets President Cyril Ramaphosa in the the White House in May 2025. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture and amassed a fortune that has…
