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Netflix secures broadcasting rights for FIFA 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra

Netflix has secured broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking a major expansion of its sports portfolio and bringing free matches to Spanish viewers.

US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation after the FIFA World Cup Final, New Jersey, July 19, 2026; illustrative.
A model of the proposed NEOM Stadium is seen inside the Saudi Arabia World Cup bid exhibition.

Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.

Morocco's king appoints first female prime minister following election

Soccer Football - FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup - Group A - Poland v Argentina - Arena Katowice, Katowice, Poland - September 5, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino inside the stadium before the match

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will seek re-election in March despite calls to resign


Saka's hat trick pushes England over France in 10-goal thriller to secure third place at World Cup

France star Kylian Mbappe scored twice to raise his total to 10 goals in this World Cup and 22 in just 22 matches in his World Cup career.

Bukayo Saka #7 of England celebrates scoring his team's fifth and hat trick goal with teammates Jude Bellingham #10 and Reece James #24 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

A robbed generation: The forgotten Jewish history that helped build European football - opinion

Long before the extermination camps reached their full horror, the Nazis had already begun erasing Jews from the world of sport.

Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run

Haaland quickly became an internet sensation due to both his larger-than-life personality and size, with many online joking that the Norwegian team had secured an actual Viking for their team.

Erling Haaland of Norway in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Argentina stuns England with dramatic late comeback to reach World Cup final

The reigning World Cup champions, Argentina, meet Spain on Sunday in East Rutherford, NJ, with a chance to claim a fourth title.

occer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 England's Ezri Konsa looks dejected after the match as England are eliminated from the World Cup.

Psychic Uri Geller vows to help England win World Cup, calls on millions to 'neutralize' Messi

“Don't forget, I neutralized the Ghanaian witch doctor who put a voodoo curse on Harry Kane, and I used my powers to help England knock out Norway,” Geller told The Jerusalem Post. 

Israeli psychic Uri Geller and England's Harry Kane.

The world owes itself one honest question: why always the Jews? - opinion

A soccer match, a pandemic, an economic crisis, a war, an assassination, a wildfire, an election – somehow, sooner or later, someone finds a way to blame the Jews.

Palestinian Morocco fans gather for a public screening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Morocco and Canada in Hebron, the occupied West Bank, on July 4, 2026.

World Cup: Egypt coach's Palestinian flag stunt shows FIFA's hypocrisy, anti-Zionism - opinion

After Egypt defeated Australia on July 3, coach Hossam Hassan held the Palestinian flag in front of fans who chanted, “Free, free Palestine.”

Hossam Hassan, Head Coach of Egypt reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place Vancouver on June 21, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find

The study, by researchers at Imperial College London, included 142 former players aged between 30 and 60 and compared them to 56 similarly aged healthy people with no history of contact sports.

Argentina players celebrate after the match as Argentina qualify for the semi finals of the World Cup.

South Africa's Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in World Cup

No official cause of death was released. "The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams.

Jayden Adams of South Africa runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026.

A Messi conspiracy: Egyptian pundit blames Israel for Egypt's World Cup loss against Argentina

"We played like heroes, but Israel - meaning FIFA and the referees - had something to say about it, and we couldn't overcome these circumstances," said Egyptian commentator Mohammed Nour.

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates with teammates after the 3-2 victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.