Iran's players thought they had survived twice. First, a stoppage-time goal against Egypt on Friday was ruled out. Then, on Saturday night, they believed
We’re over halfway through primary season. Here’s what the battlegrounds tell us.
Republicans are betting their path to victory in 2026 runs through MAGA. Democrats are still figuring out how to win. Two-thirds of the way through primary
The World Cup's final boss
World Cup planners have long expected President Donald Trump will come to one or more matches. Now we know, thanks to FIFA head Gianni Infantino, that Trump
Mark Carney, king of the cup
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump has stayed away from the World Cup after making himself the main character of the months leading up to it. Mexican
The real Pride Match is about to kick off
LOS ANGELES — Despite months of controversy beforehand, Friday’s encounter in Seattle did not turn out to be much of a “Pride Match” at all. Expressions of
Spot the pol!
This host-city honcho has been ubiquitous through the World Cup. Before the tournament began, he appeared with a member of his national team's squad to
The robots are coming … for the beautiful game
NEW YORK — As South Korea’s largest automobile manufacturer, Hyundai Motor Group is known for its cars. But now, as one of FIFA’s longest-running commercial
AI regulation group is biggest spender on World Cup TV ads
Political campaigns and committees spent $740,330 on World Cup advertising during the first two U.S. matches, according to an analysis by AdImpact for
'Héros canadiens': Carney cheers Canada's late win
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrated his country's knockout victory over South Africa on Sunday afternoon, posting — in English and in French, of
World Cup attendance: The potential 2028ers
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania has notched a lead in the 2028 World Cup primary, having attended three matches leading into the knockout round — just ahead






