Soccer
First AI World Cup in history: What technology innovations are used during sports' biggest stage?
Almost every action on the pitch will generate digital data, from player positions, ball movement, contact points, refereeing decisions, crowd movement, and even broadcast output for viewers.
Israeli-Arab singer from Nazareth, Elyanna, takes the stage at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony
FIFA World Cup 2026: The beautiful game in an unbeautiful world - opinion
FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds
Meet Matt Turner, the only Jewish player on Team USA in 2026 World Cup
Turner has 53 career appearances with the US national team, with a 29-16-8 overall record, including 27 clean sheets.
Ontario breaks Guinness World Record for largest human foosball game in honor of FIFA World Cup
The event was monitored by Guinness World Records Adjudicator Chloe McCarthy, who checked in the participants and explained the rules of the game, ensuring no regulations were broken.
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Iranian-Americans call on FIFA to expel Iran from World Cup
Another protester said the players were being used like tools to help the Iranian government look good on the world stage and that the players deserved little pity.
Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorized flags or slogans
Iran’s sports minister has warned FIFA that the team could halt matches if unauthorized flags are displayed or political chants heard in stadiums, raising tensions ahead of the tournament.
Iran seizes exiled soccer star Ali Karimi's villa, assets over alleged Israel ties
Karimi, who is currently living in exile in the United States, became a major voice of anti-regime protests in 2022. This is not the first time his assets have been seized by the regime.
Former soccer player Haim Sirotkin sentenced to one year in prison for running over protesters
The court convicted him of reckless and negligent conduct involving a vehicle, finding that while he did not intend to hit the protesters, he knowingly accelerated his car and disregarded risks.
World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US
Omar Artan was the only Somalian referee on FIFA's World Cup list, with the nation on the US list of "fully suspended" countries for entry.
Danish soccer player Eriksen collapses for second time in career, is conscious, DR reports
Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious, public broadcaster DR reported.
World Cup 2026: Why millions of Iranians refuse to cheer for the regime’s team - opinion
When a state actively wages war against the core pillars of a country’s heritage, any institution operating under its direct banner loses its national legitimacy.