The World Cup - Page 85

June 14, 2018

English soccer star defends assault-rifle tattoo after backlash

English soccer star Raheem Sterling is facing an onslaught of backlash from fans and the media for an assault rifle tattoo on his right leg – and he is standing by it.

June 14, 2018

'Donald Trump effect' is hurting US bid for 2026 World Cup, report says

President Trump’s comments on African countries and the administration’s travel restrictions on some Middle Eastern nations are reportedly hurting the U.S. bid for the 2026 World Cup.

June 14, 2018

MasterCard scraps World Cup meal-donation campaign after outrage

MasterCard scrapped a World Cup charity campaign Monday that said it would donate 10,000 meals to hungry children for every goal soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar score after intense backlash.

June 14, 2018

Israel fury after Argentina abruptly nixes World Cup warmup over Palestinian pressure

Argentina sparked outrage after abruptly canceling a World Cup warmup against Israel following pressure from pro-Palestinian groups.

June 14, 2018

Israeli company wants Argentina booted from World Cup over 'religious discrimination': report

An Israeli production company upset with Argentina over their decision to cancel their World Cup warmup friendly against Israel will reportedly take their issues up with FIFA officials in Zurich.

June 14, 2018

US-led joint bid wins right to host 2026 World Cup

A united bid of the U.S., Canada and Mexico was awarded the right Wednesday to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

June 14, 2018

World Cup contender Spain fires coach two days before opening match

Spain fired manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday two days before the team’s opening World Cup match because he accepted a job to coach Real Madrid next season.

June 14, 2018

Argentine inmates go on hunger strike to compel officials to allow them to watch World Cup team

Inmates in Argentina have launched a hunger strike in hopes to compel prison officials to allow them to watch the World Cup, which kicks off Thursday in Russia.

June 13, 2018

World Cup mascots through the years, from Zabivaka to World Cup Willie

The World Cup has had a number of different mascots.

June 13, 2018

2018 World Cup stadiums hosting matches in Russia: A guide

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be here before you know it.