Sports

Belgium Beat New Zealand 5-1 to Win World Cup Group G

Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to win World Cup Group G after a slow start, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice and Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers also on the scoresheet.

Sports

Messi to Start Argentina's World Cup Group Finale vs. Jordan on the Bench

Coach Lionel Scaloni will start Lionel Messi on the bench for Argentina's World Cup group finale against Jordan in Dallas — a rotation call after Argentina already clinched Group J, with Messi likely on in the second half.

Technology

Kalshi Becomes a FIFA World Cup Partner Through ADI Predictstreet Deal

Kalshi struck a branding and product deal with ADI Predictstreet, FIFA's official World Cup prediction-market partner, securing stadium and broadcast co-branding through the knockouts as its valuation hit $22 billion.

Sports

Egypt Reaches the World Cup Knockout Stage for the First Time

Egypt drew Iran 1-1 to finish second in Group G with five points and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, after group-stage exits in 1934, 1990 and 2018. They face Australia on July 3.

Sports

Cape Verde Reaches World Cup Round of 32 as Smallest Nation to Advance

Cape Verde drew Saudi Arabia 0-0 to finish Group H unbeaten and reach the World Cup round of 32, becoming the smallest nation by population to advance. They meet defending champion Argentina on July 3.

Culture

World Cup Anime Reimagines 2026 Matches as Anime, Passing 50,000 Followers

@WorldCupAnime, an account recasting 2026 World Cup moments as AI-generated anime clips, has passed 50,000 followers since launching in June — including anime edits of France's win over Norway.

Culture

Mamdani and the Whitney Museum Launch a Free World Cup Art Guide Across NYC

Mayor Mamdani, the NY/NJ Host Committee, and the Whitney Museum launched a free, artist-designed World Cup activity guide citywide — complete it and get free Whitney admission through July 31.

Sports

Ivory Coast Reaches the World Cup Knockout Stage for the First Time

Ivory Coast reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, beating Curaçao 2-0 on a Nicolas Pépé brace — clearing a bar the Drogba and Yaya Touré golden generation never did. They face France or Norway on June 30.

Sports

U.S. Soccer Offers Pochettino Contract Extension Through 2030 World Cup

U.S. Soccer offered USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup, made before the 2026 tournament, with both sides set to decide after the event.

Sports

Türkiye Beats USMNT 3-2 on Late Goal as U.S. Wins Group D

Türkiye beat a heavily rotated USMNT 3-2 on Kaan Ayhan's stoppage-time goal, but the U.S. had already clinched Group D and advances to the knockout round against Bosnia.

Sports

USMNT to Face Bosnia in World Cup Round of 32 After Winning Group D

The U.S. men's national team topped Group D and will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, after resting starters in a 3-2 loss to Turkiye.

Sports

Turkiye Exits World Cup 2026 With a Record 62 Shots and No Goals

Turkiye, a pre-tournament dark horse, exited the 2026 World Cup after taking 62 shots across two matches without scoring, part of a group stage where the new 48-team format turned favorites into casualties.