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Israeli traveler freed after alleged medical supply smuggling arrest in Turkish Cyprus

Lamine Yamal lifts Spain, while Uruguay faces a World Cup crisis

Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, stayed unbeaten and strengthened its hold on first place in Guadalajara. Uruguay drew its first two matches and is in danger of an early World Cup exi…

Mbappe and Haaland Lead the Race for Group Supremacy as World Cup Group Play Reaches the Finish

France and Norway headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meeting for the first time in national-team shirts. Be…

Aztec burial mask reveals the biological catastrophe behind an empire's collapse

A rare Aztec burial mask at the British Museum is presented as evidence that smallpox, not only Spanish conquest, destroyed the Aztec Empire. The article says the disease killed m…

Mexico World Cup Celebration Turns to Horror After Car Hits Fans in Cabo San Lucas

A car struck Mexican fans celebrating a World Cup win in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, injuring at least 17 people. Authorities said the driver was detained and all the wou…

Brazil, Mexico, Morocco and South Africa shine in a busy World Cup night

Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, Mexico defeated Czechia 3-0, and Morocco edged Haiti 4-2 in a busy World Cup night. Switzerland, Bosnia, and South Africa also won, with South Africa rea…

At 91, Daniel Housidman Puts His Fortune Into Philanthropy and Israel

Daniel Housidman, 91, says his health comes from discipline, genetics and luck, and he now focuses on philanthropy. His family donated 200 million shekels to Reuth’s new rehabilit…

Brazil and South Africa advance as three World Cup groups are decided

Brazil, Switzerland, Mexico and South Africa advanced from the World Cup group stage overnight Thursday. Three groups were completed, and the Round of 32 field began to fill out.

No Israelis Reported Injured in Venezuela Quakes as ZAKA Prepares Aid Mission

Israel’s Foreign Ministry says no Israelis are known to have been hurt in the Venezuela earthquakes, though some are missing. IsraAID and ZAKA are preparing aid efforts, with ZAKA…

Brazil cruises past Scotland as Neymar returns after 981 days

Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0, won Group 3, and reached the next round of the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Junior scored twice, Neymar returned after 981 days away from Brazil, and Mex…

Brazil Cruises Past Scotland as Neymar Makes Emotional Return

Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup, won Group 3, and advanced to the next round. Vinicius Junior scored twice, while Neymar returned to Brazil’s lineup for the fir…

A look inside the stadiums hosting the World Cup

The article showcases the stadiums that will host World Cup matches across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It notes that the opener will be at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City…

Mexico cruise past Czechia 3-0 to finish perfect in Group A, Ochoa gets emotional farewell

Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 to complete a perfect Group A campaign and advance to the knockout stage. Guillermo Ochoa made an emotional late appearance in his sixth World Cup, while M…

South Africa Makes History, Mexico Advances Perfectly at World Cup 2026

South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time and finish second in Group A. Mexico completed a perfect group stage with a 3-0 win over…

Brazil Cruise Past Scotland as South Africa and Canada Make History

Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice and Neymar returning after three years away. South Africa and Canada both reached the World Cup knockout stage for the…

Which teams have been the most common World Cup group-stage opponents of eventual champions?

A Sports 5 review found that 32 different national teams have faced eventual World Cup champions in the group stage. Mexico and Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic, lead the li…

Cercle Reveals Financial Strain, Cancels Mexico Festival and Appeals to Fans for Support

Cercle said it is in serious financial trouble and canceled its Mexico festival. The French platform, founded in 2016, asked fans for direct support and said ticket refunds will b…

Why Endrick Became Brazil’s Favorite Meme and Ancelotti’s Headache

Brazilian fans have flooded social media with memes mocking Carlo Ancelotti for not starting Endrick at the 2026 World Cup. The coach says he is aware of the pressure, but insists…

World Cup 2026 enters decisive third round as groups begin to close

Day 14 of the 2026 World Cup opens the decisive third round, with three groups finishing overnight and knockout slots being decided. Canada, Brazil, Mexico and several others are…

Peres Center soccer project brings Jewish, Arab, Druze and Bedouin children together

Hundreds of Jewish, Arab, Druze and Bedouin children took part in a mixed-team football event at the Peres Center. Speakers said the project promotes coexistence and peace, and th…

Latin America’s Rightward Shift Is Pulling Governments Closer to Washington and Jerusalem

Right-wing wins in Colombia and Peru highlight a wider conservative swing across Latin America. The shift is being driven by economic and security concerns and is bringing several…

Congolese fan reprises his human-statue routine at the World Cup

Democratic Republic of Congo played Colombia in its second 2026 World Cup group match, and fan Koke Moldinga again stood motionless for 90 minutes. He was honoring Patrice Lumumba…

Scotland, Czechia and Bosnia Under Fire as Defensive World Cup Tactics Face Final Group Tests

The article says Scotland, Czechia and Bosnia have been the World Cup’s most defensive and unattractive teams so far. It previews their decisive final group matches against Brazil…

No Bullet Found in Skull of Missing Los Alamos Worker, Deepening Death Probe

The death investigation of Melissa Cias, a 53-year-old Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who vanished in June last year, has taken a new turn after a CT scan found no bullet…

Messi Faces a Rest-or-Record Decision Against Jordan

Argentina have secured first place in their World Cup group and will face Jordan in a meaningless final group match. Lionel Scaloni must decide whether to rest Lionel Messi or let…

Brazilian Football Chief Faces Corruption Claims Over Private Trips and Luxury Spending

Brazilian media says CBF president Samir Xaud used federation resources to cover luxury trips, hotel stays, and travel for women, including a reported mistress in New York. The al…

Montreal Jewish Neighborhood Shooting Reported Near Kosher Supermarket

Montreal police were responding Monday evening to a suspected shooting and hostage situation at a kosher supermarket in a Jewish neighborhood. ZAKA said it was monitoring the even…

Argentina opens World Cup 2026 group stage against Austria

Argentina met Austria at 8:00 p.m. in Group J of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi, two days before turning 39, began another tournament as Argentina sought its fourth title. Austr…

Official: Martin Demichelis appointed RB Leipzig coach

RB Leipzig announced Martin Demichelis as its new coach on Monday evening. The Argentine leaves Mallorca less than a month after extending his contract there, and said the Spanish…

Messi Still Chasing World Cup Records in 2026

Lionel Messi set and matched several World Cup records at the 2026 tournament, including becoming the all-time leading scorer and the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick…

Behind Trump’s Iran Talks, a Calculated Strategy or a Humiliating Concession?

A reserve IDF officer says the Trump administration’s talks with Iran in Switzerland are a calculated move, not a surrender. He argues Washington is trying to strip Iran of levera…

Varela’s World Cup sprint and goal could boost Maccabi Tel Aviv winger’s value

Helio Varela scored Cape Verde’s equalizer in a 2-2 World Cup draw with Uruguay, his first World Cup goal and a historic one for Ligat HaHa Al players. The Maccabi Tel Aviv winger…

Cape Verde's late equalizer gives Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela a World Cup first

Helio Varela of Maccabi Tel Aviv scored Cape Verde's equalizer in a 2-2 World Cup draw with Uruguay. The goal was his first for Cape Verde and made him the first non-Israeli playe…

Netflix's Dark Spanish-Language Animation Mixes Fantasy, Horror, and Big Ideas

Netflix has released "My Name Is Frankelda," a 103-minute Mexican stop-motion fantasy prequel in Spanish. The film follows a young would-be horror writer and a nightmare prince, a…

Former Mexico City Borough Chief Goes Viral for Her World Cup Look

Sandra Cuevas, a former Mexico City borough chief, has gone viral during the 2026 World Cup for her appearances supporting Mexico. Online attention focused on her bold clothing an…

Iran Forced to Cut Training Short Before Crucial Belgium Match

Iran will play Belgium in its second World Cup match after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand. Coach Amir Kalanawi says travel restrictions and FIFA’s handling of the team’s movements ha…

Mexico furious as FIFA denies Ochoa World Cup legacy badge

FIFA will not give Guillermo Ochoa the 2026 World Cup legacy badge because it counts only matches actually played. Mexico say the decision is unjust, and Ochoa is expected to star…

Inflatable play structure lifted 10 meters in Mexico, injuring at least 10 children

Strong winds lifted a giant inflatable castle at a convention center in Torreón, Mexico, trapping children inside and injuring at least 10 of them. Witnesses said it rose 10 meter…

How Gianni Infantino Turned FIFA Into a Private Corporate Empire

The article says the first week of the 2026 World Cup exposed FIFA under Gianni Infantino as politicized, authoritarian, and commercially captured. It details ticket-price scandal…

World Cup Marks Its 1,000th Match in Tunisia-Japan Meeting

Tunisia and Japan meet in Monterrey in the World Cup’s 1,000th match. The article retraces every 100th-game milestone in tournament history, from 1930 to 2018, and highlights the…

Turkey stunned after World Cup exit sparks blame game

Turkey’s 2026 World Cup campaign ended after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay, sparking fierce criticism at home. Coach Vincenzo Montella and young star Arda Guler are the main targets, whi…

At the World Cup, Fans Are Turning Rivalry Into Kindness

A viral clip from Spain versus Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup captured rival fans exchanging shirts and embracing in Atlanta. The article uses that moment to describe the tourna…

World Cup Side Stories: Harry Maguire and Marshawn Lynch Steal the Spotlight

Harry Maguire and Marshawn Lynch drew attention around the World Cup away from the matches. Maguire handed out Panini stickers in New York after being left out of England’s squad…

Yitzhak Shum Reflects on Israel’s 1970 World Cup, Career Choices and Club Ownership

Yitzhak Shum discussed his career, from Israel’s 1970 World Cup run to coaching in Israel and abroad, on Sport1’s podcast. He recalled missed transfer chances, major titles, large…

Ronaldinho linked to shock comeback with Italian third-division side Ravenna

Ronaldinho is reportedly set for a surprise return to football with Ravenna, a Serie C club in Italy, at age 46. The move is expected to be announced in Miami on June 23, though l…

United States Beats Australia 2-0 to Reach World Cup Round of 32

The United States beat Australia 2-0 in its second group-stage match at the World Cup and advanced to the round of 32. Cameron Burgess scored an own goal, and Alex Freeman added t…

United States Faces Australia Without Pulisic in Group D Battle

The United States faces Australia in Seattle on Friday night for first place in World Cup Group D. Christian Pulisic is out, while Ricardo Pepi starts for the Americans and Austra…

AI revival of Maradona for betting ad sparks family rift in Argentina

An AI-generated Maradona appears in a World Cup betting ad that has angered many in Argentina. The commercial, tied to Betwarrior, has also deepened divisions among Maradona’s rel…