What a World Cup Match Looks Like When Data is Your Job
This post is part of NGN Offside, a blog about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, powered by data…
The family behind football legend Lionel Messi: Wife Antonela Roccuzzo and three sons
Soccer star Lionel Messi’s family is total goals. The FIFA World Cup winner met his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, when…
World Cup: Here’s Why New Hydration Breaks Are Getting A Mixed Reception
Topline The 2026 World Cup has sparked a divide with the inclusion of hydration breaks at this year’s…
Pre-revolutionary flags spotted, anthem booed at Iran’s World Cup opener
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dozens of pre-revolutionary flags were brought into SoFi Stadium for Iran’s World Cup opener against…
FIFA wants Israel to face Palestinian Arab team in opening match
FIFA is proposing that the opening match of its inaugural Under-15 football festival feature Israel against a team…
FIFA pushes for Israel-Palestine opening match in September tournament
FIFA, the governing body of soccer worldwide, will propose a match between Israel and Palestine during the inaugural…
Japan fans use blue bags to uphold a cleansing World Cup tradition after draw – The Washington Post
Japan fans use blue bags to uphold a cleansing World Cup tradition after draw The Washington Post‘A bird that…
Israeli soccer player suspected of gambling arrested by Lahav 433
An active senior league soccer player was arrested by Lahav 433’s Sports Gambling and Bribery Division as part…
Fans defy FIFA ban to bring pre-revolutionary Iran flags into World Cup game
World Cup fans at Levi’s Stadium managed to bring in pre-revolutionary Iran flags, despite FIFA banning their presence…
The 2026 World Cup Could Change Everything For Lamine Yamal
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 05: Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal during the UEFA…
Katy Perry sparkles in silver for World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performance
Katy Perry kicked off the 2026 World Cup with a bang. She brought the energy at SoFi Stadium…
Activists rally to ‘kick Israel out of FIFA’ despite team’s absence from World Cup
TORONTO, Canada — Protesters unfurled a massive red banner on top of the World Cup logo near a…