Anteater prediction: how World Cup oracle Taio tips Germany’s opening match
Germany’s first World Cup game is still to come, yet the new tournament oracle has already spoken – and anteater Taio’s prediction won’t please every DFB fan. Read More
New York Knicks win NBA Championship for first time in more than 50 years
US President Donald Trump congratulated the team in a post on his Truth Social account. The Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 to seal the series victory. Read More
Qatar claims first-ever World Cup point with dramatic stoppage-time equaliser
Qatar secured its first ever World Cup point with a draw against Switzerland, sparking celebrations at home and across the Arab world. Read More
World Cup 2026: where in France is the curfew for under-16s enforced?
In some municipalities, unprecedented measures now target unaccompanied teenagers, after repeated disturbances at festive gatherings. Read More
Australia start World Cup with a bang after Brazil earn draw against Morocco
Brazil star Vinicius Jr. stepped up to spare his nation’s blushes with a superb solo effort against 2022 semifinalists Morocco. Read More
‘Take me to America’: Bosnia unites behind viral anthem in its World Cup return
As the Western Balkan country celebrates its second-ever appearance at the tournament despite its underdog status, a 15-year-old song about life abroad by a much-beloved band has become an unofficial…
Brazil v Morocco: where is the under-16s curfew enforced in France?
In some municipalities, unprecedented measures target unaccompanied teenagers, following repeated disturbances at festive events. Read More
Too much ‘football fever’? Why some World Cup fans should limit their excitement
Watching your team play can send your heart racing as fast as if you were sprinting, and for some fans that carries genuine medical risks. Read More
USA make impressive start to World Cup campaign in front of Hollywood stars
Some of Hollywood’s biggest names were in attendance for the match at LA’s SoFi stadium, including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio. Read More
She shoots, she scores: Spain’s pioneering women’s footballers get big screen treatment
Decades before Spain won the World Cup, a group of women toured the country promoting women’s football and even played Italy and Portugal with an unofficial national side. Read More