Sports

Brazil and Morocco Draw 1-1 in 2026 World Cup Group C Opener at MetLife

Brazil opened its 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium on June 13, Vinícius Júnior equalizing in the 32nd minute after Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead.

Sports

Brazil Opens World Cup vs. Morocco at MetLife as Knicks Pursue Title in Game 5

Brazil opens its 2026 World Cup against Morocco at MetLife at 6 p.m. ET on June 13, hours before the Knicks visit the Spurs in Game 5 leading 3-1 and chasing their first NBA title since 1973.

Sports

Games to Watch — Friday, June 12: USMNT opens its home World Cup against Paraguay

The USMNT opens its home World Cup against Paraguay at 9pm ET in Inglewood (USA -105, Paraguay +310). Canada hosts Bosnia-Herzegovina at 3pm ET, and the Yankees visit Toronto at 7:37.

Sports

Mexico Faces South Africa at Estadio Azteca to Open the 2026 World Cup on June 11

The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, the first stadium ever to host three men's World Cups, opening a 48-team tournament staged across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Technology

La Liga Club Hedged Relegation on Kalshi; Susquehanna Won Over $1 Million

A top-flight La Liga club's owners placed a multimillion-dollar bet against their own team on Kalshi as relegation insurance. The team stayed up, so the hedge expired worthless — and quant firm Susquehanna, on the other side, walked away with more than $1 million.

Sports

PSG Beat Arsenal on Penalties to Win Back-to-Back Champions League Titles

PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest to win back-to-back Champions League titles, becoming the first repeat champion since Real Madrid's 2014-2017 run.

Sneakers

Nike Tiempo Streetgato Returns in New Colorways for 2026

Nike's Tiempo Streetgato — an indoor-football silhouette styled for the street — has drawn a steady run of 2026 colorways, from a Pre-Aged Pack to a June 4 "Grey/Pink" pair at $95.

Culture

Palace and Nike Release England World Cup Campaign Film With Wayne Rooney and Jill Scott

Palace Skateboards and Nike released the England World Cup campaign film fronted by Wayne Rooney and Lioness Jill Scott on May 25 — a cinematic short with a Shakespearean voiceover threading hundreds of England supporters across eras, previewing the Palace x Nike "X2" collection due in early June.

Sneakers

Kith and adidas Football Release Lionel Messi Collaboration on May 29

Kith, adidas Football, and Lionel Messi release a collaborative collection on May 29 marking 20 years since Messi's 2006 World Cup debut and Kith's 15th anniversary — four commemorative jerseys, five football and lifestyle silhouettes, and a full off-pitch wardrobe.

Sports

Pochettino's Reported USMNT 26-Man World Cup Roster Includes Reyna, Omits Luna and Tessmann

The Guardian's leak of Mauricio Pochettino's 26-man USMNT World Cup squad ahead of Tuesday's official Pier 17 reveal: Gio Reyna and Alejandro Zendejas are in, Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann are out.

Sports

Aston Villa Wins First Europa League Title With 3-0 Final Win Over Freiburg

Goals from Tielemans, Buendía and Rogers gave Aston Villa a 3-0 win over SC Freiburg in Istanbul — the club's first Europa League title and Unai Emery's fifth, a record across three different clubs.

Sneakers

Nike Launches Soccer-Inspired Sportswear Collections "Tercer Tiempo F.C." and "Amor & Furia" May 25

Two lifestyle collections built on the energy of soccer: Tercer Tiempo F.C. takes its palette from the Mexican flag and CDMX taxis, Amor & Furia leans into acid-color intensity. Air Force 1, Air Max 95, Tiempo StreetGato, Air Max Plus, and Total 90 all carry the treatments.