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AMIRI Unveils Tournament Collection Celebrating the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles

AMIRI drops a 10-piece capsule for the 2026 World Cup — sky-blue jerseys, track sets, and a soccer ball that reference founder Mike Amiri's 1994 graduation year and the last time LA hosted the tournament.

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Nike Celebrates Cristiano Ronaldo's Six-World-Cup Record With an All-Gold Mercurial

Nike releases an all-gold Mercurial Superfly RGN to celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the first player to score in six consecutive World Cups. Available globally June 24.

Sports

Ronaldo Becomes First to Score in Six World Cups in Portugal's 5-0 Win

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan on June 23, becoming the first man to score in six World Cups as Portugal moved to the brink of the knockout round.

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Ghana Holds England and Harry Kane to a Goalless World Cup Draw

Ghana held Thomas Tuchel's England to a 0-0 draw in Group L on June 23, with Harry Kane skying a late close-range chance. England remain top of the group, level on points with Ghana.

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Erling Haaland Wears 'Braut Haaland' on His Norway World Cup Jersey to Honor His Mother

Erling Haaland carries both his parents' surnames on his Norway jersey at the 2026 World Cup — 'Braut' for his mother Gry Marita Braut, a former professional heptathlete, and 'Haaland' for his father Alf-Inge. At Manchester City, only 'Haaland' appears.

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Christian Pulisic Expected to Return for USMNT's World Cup Group D Finale Against Turkiye

Christian Pulisic is expected to be available for the USMNT's final Group D match against Turkiye on June 25 after missing the Australia win with a left calf injury.

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Messi Extends World Cup Goal Record to 18 With Brace Against Austria

Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria on June 22, breaking Miroslav Klose's all-time men's World Cup record with his 17th goal and extending it to 18 in stoppage time.

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Deschamps Calls MetLife Stadium Pitch 'Really Tough' on Players' Muscles

France coach Didier Deschamps called MetLife Stadium's pitch "really tough" on players' muscles after beating Senegal 3-1, joining Vinícius Júnior in criticizing the surface FIFA insists is in "excellent condition."

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Iran Hold 10-Man Belgium to 0-0 Draw at the World Cup

Iran held 10-man Belgium to a 0-0 draw in 2026 World Cup Group G on June 21, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand making seven saves after Nathan Ngoy's red card.

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Cabo Verde Holds Uruguay to a 2-2 Draw at the World Cup

World Cup debutants Cabo Verde held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami on June 21, with Kevin Pina and Helio Varela on target, leaving the nation of 500,000 with two points and a real shot at the knockout rounds.

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Messi, Undav, and Jonathan David Lead 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race at 3 Goals

Lionel Messi, Deniz Undav, and Jonathan David share the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot lead with three goals each, while Messi's hat trick against Algeria tied Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 World Cup goals.

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Germany Beats Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 on Undav's 94th-Minute Winner

Côte d'Ivoire led through Franck Kessié but conceded twice to substitute Deniz Undav — including a 94th-minute winner — as Germany won 2-1 to reach the World Cup round of 32.