FIFA World Cup

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.
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.

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

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.

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

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in tears after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Portugal and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Arlington, United States.

Good thing it's over: Cristiano Ronaldo’s cult of personality became unbearable - opinion


The World Cup streaming battle: Cellcom also promises delay–free broadcasting

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the company is launching a new campaign centered around Ultra Live technology, which it claims significantly reduces the delay in streaming broadcasts.

Cellcom's new campaign

Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds

March's cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority was carried out by a group called "Abadil of Minab," Israeli information security firm Gambit found.

A Metro bus with FIFA Log Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee advertising in downtown Los Angeles, California, May 27, 2026; illustrative.

Without delay and with artificial intelligence: yes unveils new developments for the World Cup

yes announced the elimination of the delay in yes+, viewing two channels simultaneously, a new model for purchasing televisions, and artificial intelligence developments to be released this year.

yes introduced yes SPLIT – a new feature that enables viewing two channels simultaneously on the same screen

Iran moves World Cup training base from US to Mexico amid security concerns

FIFA published the final list of team base camp locations Monday, with Iran now setting up shop at Centro Xoloitzcuintle in Tijuana.

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Third Round - Group A - Iran v United Arab Emirates - Azadi Sports Complex, Tehran, Iran - March 20, 2025.

Red card diplomacy: Palestine’s handshake foul rattles FIFA ahead of 2026 World Cup

Palestinian Football Association turns the World Cup tournament into a game of political football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) interacts with the President of the Palestine Football Association Jibril Rajoub as the Vice-President of Israel Football Association Basim Sheikh Suliman (L) looks on during a heated moment in the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada on April 30.
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ICE will be at World Cup, but not to ‘round up’ migrants, DHS chief says

Mullin added that sometimes, law enforcement encounters major criminals at sporting events, such as suspects in murder cases or drug trafficking. In those cases, he said, arrests could be made.

The badges of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are seen as they patrol the halls of immigration court at the Ted Weiss Federal Building on May 12, 2026 in New York City.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything you need to know as a fan planning to attend

“The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest ever, across three countries with 48 teams and 104 matches.”

FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US

FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.

FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Semi Final - New Caledonia v Jamaica - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, A fan holds up the flag of Iran in the stands before the match. - March 26, 2026.

Texas mural honors Druze and Iranian children killed by Iran and its proxies

The mural, designed by Iranian-American artist Hooman Khalili, depicts children gathered on a soccer field and combines the stories of victims from Israel and Iran.

Mural by Hooman Khalili featuring children murdered by the Iranian regime and Hezbollah. the mural was unveiled in Texas, May 14, 2026.

Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns

Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.

Members of Iran's national soccer team attend a farewell ceremony ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup in Tehran, Iran, May 13, 2026.