A worthy world champion, a call from the US president, security concerns, and a few pleasant surprises. The 2026 World Cup is over—but what will we remember about the biggest World Cup so far?
A worthy world champion, a call from the US president, security concerns, and a few pleasant surprises. The 2026 World Cup is over—but what will we remember about the biggest World Cup so far?
Following their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England, Argentine players held up a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina. Political messages are banned under FIFA rules.
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a deal seen as a bid to check China's growing security presence in the region. But an economic deal between Vanuatu and China is still in the works.
Curacao is the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup. The Caribbean island is abuzz ahead of their first match on football's biggest stage – against four-time champions Germany.
Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way. At 80, she remains as iconic as ever.
The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County and includes a school offering Arabic and Islamic studies.
Germany's Julia Igel is to face Imane Khelif in the Algerian's first professional boxing match. Igel says she wants to use the fight to "put out a statement."