1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (278+ words) HOUSTON " Canada brings its remarkable and wholly unexpected deep run at the 2026 World Cup to its most demanding test yet on Saturday, when the co-host nation faces Morocco in the round of 16 at NRG Stadium with a quarterfinal spot on…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (368+ words) SEOUL " South Korea's stunning early exit from the 2026 World Cup has triggered a political and footballing reckoning back home, with head coach Hong Myung-bo resigning within a day of the team's elimination and President Lee Jae Myung publicly demanding a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (931+ words) MONTERREY, Mexico " South Korea's hopes of advancing from the group stage of the 2026 World Cup are hanging by a thread after a shocking 1-0 defeat to South Africa in which coach Hong Myung-bo's decision to leave captain Son Heung-min on the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (799+ words) KANSAS CITY " Lionel Messi delivered a masterclass performance with a hat-trick as defending champions Argentina opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria, reigniting discussions about whether the 38-year-old superstar can claim the Golden Boot in what…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (781+ words) Defending champion Argentina delivered a confident performance in its final tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Iceland 3-0 in an international friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Tuesday night. Goals from Valent'n Barco, Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada highlighted a dominant…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (837+ words) NEW YORK " With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin on June 11 across the United States, Mexico and Canada, attention turns to the 12 groups of four teams each in the expanded 48-team tournament. The top two from every group plus…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (781+ words) SYDNEY " BHP Group Ltd shares climbed 0. 27 percent to close at $62. 48 on Monday, June 1, 2026, reflecting modest investor optimism amid stabilizing commodity prices and positive developments in the global mining sector. The Australian mining giant, one of the world's largest diversified resource…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (777+ words) A highly mutated COVID-19 variant nicknamed "Cicada" is gaining attention as it quietly spreads across the United States and at least 23 other countries, prompting health officials to step up surveillance even as overall cases remain low. Officially known as BA....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (352+ words) SYDNEY " Alice Springs in the Northern Territory remains Australia's city with the highest crime rate in 2026, recording dramatically elevated offence levels per capita that far exceed national averages and place it among the more dangerous urban areas globally according to…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (381+ words) Sydney " Sydney has solidified its status as a global coffee powerhouse in 2026, with four local venues earning spots on the prestigious World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list released in February. The rankings, compiled from expert judges and public votes, highlight the…...