World cup soccer

Egypt says police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup

"The situation was resolved on scene, and DPD met with representatives of the team to address their concerns," the Dallas Police Department said in a statement.

Dallas police cars seen in Downtown Dallas on June 15, 2026 in Dallas, United States.
GIOVANI DOS SANTOS (L) of Club America fights for the ball with Luis Reyes (R) of Atlas during the 7th round match between in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2021.

Your Investments: Like elite World Cup teams, profitable portfolios require consistent work

Dr. Norma Espinoza and Dr. Homero Salcido watch the World Cup during the birth of their first child.

The littlest trophy: Mexican doctors welcome first son while watching World Cup at Hillel Yaffe

Israeli psychic Uri Geller and England's Harry Kane.

Israeli Uri Geller goes toe-to-toe with Ghanian witch doctor over World Cup curses - interview


Three people die from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico

Earlier in the week, one person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday in a shooting at a popular entertainment spot in San Jose, California, that has been hosting a World Cup "fan zone."

Mexican fans celebrate a World Cup victory in Mexico City, June 24, 2026; illustrative.

Roots, Ronaldo, and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites

Israelis, without a team of their own in the football tournament, are adopting other nations to root for during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Israeli kids watch a World Cup match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at an outdoor screening in Jaffa, June 23, 2026.

US security official celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'

The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament.

US Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS) touches the shoulder of US Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin as he testifies at a House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, June 25, 2026.

One killed, one wounded in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone

There were no World Cup games being screened at the time of the shooting, with the only match of the day in the tournament finishing around 2 p.m. local time.

FOOTBALL FANS gather to watch USA and Paraguay at San Pedro Square for a FIFA World Cup watch party on June 12, 2026 in San Jose, California.

Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out

Uncertainty over visas and Iran's conflict with the US meant the team had to commute from their tournament base in co-host Mexico to the United States for their three group games.

Iran's Shoja Khalilzadeh scores a goal past Egypt's Mostafa Shoubir that was later disallowed, June 26, 2026.

TSA reminds European World Cup fans: Ranch dressing is a liquid, cannot go in carry-on luggage

For those unaware, Ranch is a creamy condiment made from a blend of dairy and mayonnaise, mixed with herbs and spices. Its consistency is liquid, meaning it is not permitted in carry-on luggage.

Hidden Valley Ranch.

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, remember: Jewish players need serious rabbinical advice - opinion

We are by far the most irritating people on the planet. With such a reputation, the FIFA World Cup should be child’s play. So, why are we not even in the running?

CLOSE, PERSONAL friend: Famous Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff, inside Amsterdam’s Ajax Arena Stadium.

Cape Verde, the FIFA World Cup 2026 underdog with unexpected Moroccan Jewish roots

According to the Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project, Sephardi Jews from Morocco and Gibraltar settled in Cabo Verde in the mid-19th century, after Portugal abolished the Inquisition in 1821.

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Uruguay v Cape Verde - Fans gather in Praia - Praia, Cape Verde - June 21, 2026 Cape Verde fans pose for a photograph during the match screening

Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico's Cabo San Lucas at World Cup gathering, city hall says

An unverified video has circulated on social media showing a car ramming a crowd; Reuters couldn't immediately verify its authenticity.

Security personnel and emergency responders stand at the site where a car rammed through a crowd of Mexico soccer fans, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in this handout released on June 25, 2026.

Joint FIFA-LEGO childrens' event in Kiryat Ata brings 2026 World Cup experience to Israel

Upon entering, participants will receive a "Player Card" and complete a series of stations designed to simulate elements of a World Cup styled tournament.

Joint FIFA and LEGO event for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kiryat Ata.