Awful Announcing
- June 12, 2026
- 10 min read
Fox earns a yellow card on World Cup opening day
The Fox World Cup broadcast left a lot to be desired on opening day, earning the equivalent of a yellow card.
CBS News- June 12, 2026
- 5 min read
FIFA world cup kicks off with watch parties around the Twin Cities
At a downtown Minneapolis watch party, fans cheered on Mexico in the tournament's opening match on Thursday. 48 teams will face off in over 100 matches for the World Cup title.
ESPN- June 12, 2026
- 8 min read
Why are there drinks breaks at the 2026 World Cup, and why has FIFA been criticised? - ESPN
All 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup will stop for two "hydration breaks." Why have they been stipulated by FIFA, and why have they been criticised?
NOLA.com
- June 12, 2026
- 7 min read
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Johnny Gonzales, of Mr. Tequila Bar and Grill, takes a tequila shot during the halftime of a World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Africa, at Mr. Tequila Bar
BBC- June 12, 2026
- 5 min read
Phil Mickelson's club membership revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact
Phil Mickelson's membership at Farms Golf Club has been revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee at the Californian establishment.
AP News- June 11, 2026
- 6 min read
Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay
Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup. His U.S. teammates recognize the extraordinary burden he is carrying while the Americans prepare for their home opener Friday night against Paraguay. Pulisic does not shy from the spotlight that will glare more brightly than ever in the next few weeks. He says the challenge is what he's always wanted. Pulisic has enough achievement and enough faith in his teammates to focus on how far the Americans can go, not how far they might fall.
E! Online- June 13, 2026
- 17 min read
See All the Celebrity Sightings at the 2026 World Cup, From Paris Hilton to Tobey Maguire
The World Cup 2026 kicked off its third opening ceremony in Los Angeles June 12 with Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Katy Perry, and more bringing the star power.
- ESPN
- June 12, 2026
- 7 min read
Jonathon Cooper arrested again, allegedly violated protection order - ESPN
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested Thursday after he allegedly violated a protection order against him, according to jail records.
- ESPN
- June 12, 2026
- 5 min read
Judge OKs this weekend's UFC event at the White House - ESPN
A federal judge ruled Friday to allow the White House to stage a UFC event Sunday in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn.
Yahoo Sports- June 12, 2026
- 5 min read
Kenneth Walker III missed Super Bowl ring ceremony
On Thursday night, the Seahawks got their Super Bowl rings.
