World Cup Coverage
World Cup schedule 2026: How to watch every match, scores, and more
USMNT World Cup bracket scenarios, odds to advance, predicted path to knockouts
Iran allegedly used soccer clubs to spy on citizens, opposition group urges FIFA to ban team before World Cup
A street in The Hague is drenched in orange as Netherlands soccer fans celebrate the World Cup
Portugal has a World Cup problem — and it might be Cristiano Ronaldo
The Associated Press- Sports on MSN · 11h
Aguirre ramps up Mexico’s World Cup mind games with 1986 heroes and Julio César Chávez
Not good enough?! England told they are carrying 11 players as ex-Three Lions captain John Terry assesses Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad

Mexico, South Africa

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Mexico vs. South Africa Odds, Live Stream Schedule, Group Scenarios for World Cup 2026
The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday in Mexico City, as host country Mexico battles South Africa in the first group-stage match of the tournament.

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USA Today · 2h
Mexico vs South Africa: Prediction, analysis for World Cup Group A matchup
Reuters · 18h
Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener

Lionel Messi, Argentina and Iceland

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ESPN on MSN · 3h
Lionel Messi 'savouring every moment' ahead of record sixth World Cup
Lionel Messi has said he "savouring every moment" as he embarks on a record sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain returned to action for the national team on Tuesday, coming off the bench and scoring from the penalty spot in Argentina's 3-0 win over Iceland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Auburn,

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U.S. News & World Report · 8h
Messi Scores on a Penalty as Argentina Beats Iceland 3-0 in Its Final World Cup Tune-Up
SNTV on MSN · 3h
'Argentina are in good shape' - Lionel Messi scores as his team beat Iceland 3-0 in their final warm-up match before the

Somali World Cup referee denied US entry

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Somali World Cup referee denied US entry ahead of World Cup
The Trump administration is defending its decision to bar Omar Abdul-Kadir Artan from entering the US, just days before the FIFA World Cup, over alleged links to a terrorist group. Artan, who was named Africa’s top male referee in 2025,

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POLITICO on MSN · 1d
World Cup referee from Somalia barred from entering US
The New York Times · 55m
Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome

Texas investigates World Cup ticketing

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Paxton opens FIFA investigation over Texas World Cup ticket sales
Texas has opened an investigation into FIFA over alleged deceptive ticket practices, days before the World Cup arrives in Dallas and Houston.

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Houston Chronicle on MSN · 10h
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches investigation into FIFA over ticketing process
Chron on MSN · 11h
Did FIFA mislead World Cup fans? Texas launches investigation

Mexico shuts schools

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Mexico's president shuts capital's schools and orders remote working for World Cup opener
Schools in Mexico City have had classes suspended while government workers have been told to work from home ahead of the first match of the FIFA World Cup.

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The New York Times · 14h
Mexico City to suspend school classes for World Cup opener to reduce traffic
ABP - Live on MSN · 5h
Mexico shuts schools, shifts to remote work ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

England train ahead of Costa Rica friendly

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 2h
England vs. Costa Rica friendly prediction, start time, how to watch
England meets Costa Rica on Wednesday at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando for the final friendly before the Three Lions open World Cup play.

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Mashable · 3h
How to watch England vs. Costa Rica online for free
Sports Illustrated on MSN · 9h
England vs. Costa Rica—international friendly: Preview, predictions and lineups

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal

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Cristiano Ronaldo not thinking about Portugal farewell - Roberto Martinez
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said Cristiano Ronaldo is not thinking about Wednesday's friendly against Nigeria potentially being his last game on home soil with the national team.

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SNTV on MSN · 6h
'Nobody knows what the future holds' - Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez on Cristiano Ronaldo's potential farewell
Heavy.com · 14h
Portugal Gives Clear Cristiano Ronaldo Message Before World Cup

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