FIFA and the FIFPRO players’ union announced a landmark cooperation agreement covering transfer rules, health and safety standards, and player welfare.
Month: June 2026
Messi fit for World Cup 2026: two minutes one penalty 88000 people
In a pre-tournament warm-up match against Iceland Lionel Messi came off the bench scored a penalty and proved his hamstring injury is fully healed.
‘I promise you I will attend next one’: Somali referee after return to country
Returning to Mogadishu Somali referee Omar Artan who was denied a US entry visa received a hero’s welcome and promised supporters he would attend the next tournament.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan links with terror groups: Trump admin official
A US official alleged that Somali referee Omar Artan who was denied entry to the US for the World Cup had associations with suspected members of terror groups.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Where futbol meets soccer at the end of the world
On the eve of the 48-team tournament a look at how Mexico prepares for the historic opening match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City.
Angel Martinez’s leadoff home run to give Guardians lead over Yankees
Angel Martínez hit a stunning leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning to give the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 lead against the New York Yankees on June 10 2026.
Unfounded claim Melania Trump was an escort before meeting her husband recirculates online
Claims that Melania Trump worked as an escort prior to her marriage have been repeatedly debunked and settled through defamation lawsuits.
Declassified CIA document does not reveal a cure for cancer fact check shows
Social media claims that newly released files show the CIA discovered a cellular cure for cancer are false; the file is merely an academic summary of 1950s Soviet research.
Did Trump doze off in Oval Office and wake himself up with a fart?
Rumors spreading alongside a viral video showing President Trump dozed off and waking himself up during an industry announcement are based on edited satire.
Did Donald Trump offer cryptocurrency rewards to FIFA World Cup fans?
Snopes debunked viral social media advertisements claiming President Donald Trump promised cryptocurrency giveaways and prizes to 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders.