Uzbekistan takes on Colombia in a Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Wednesday, June 17 — here’s how to watch.

Dan Patrick tried to turn Lionel Messi and Eli Manning into a career debate, but soccer fans were not willing to treat the comparison as a serious one. The question came during a World Cup week in which Messi had just reminded viewers why his career is viewed on a completely different scale.

These tears carried a different meaning. After Lionel Messi scored the first goal of his historic hat trick Tuesday night in Argentina’s World Cup opener, the soccer legend teared up and held his jersey to his eyes.

Premier League clubs spent a record £3 billion ($4 billion) in a 2025 summer transfer window that finished with a bang thanks to Liverpool 's £125 million ($169 million) signing of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. But with a FIFA World Cup in the middle of the window in 2026, will things stay the same?

Royal Oak Shrine Catholic Knights’ Jo Malcolm (17) defends Harbor Springs Ram’s Stefi Reskevics (2) in the 2026 MHSAA Division 4 Girls Soccer State Final at DeMartin Soccer Complex, in East Lansing, Mich. on Friday, June 12, 2026. The Rams won, 2-0. Isaac Ritchey | iritchey@mlive.com

By Michael Kahn HOUSTON, June 17 (Reuters) - Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after Democratic Republic of Congo fought back to earn a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in the African nation's return to the World Cup stage after 52 years.

Norway fans performed an unusual ritual on the way to their nation’s first World Cup game in 28 years on Tuesday, June 16. The sea of red jerseys sang,

England and the United States have a long-standing, friendly rivalry over their countries’ cuisines. The British stereotype generally centres around a love for tea, while American portions are often super-sized compared to those in Europe.