June 16, 2026 Iran World Cup team forced to leave US after tournament opener in apparent change of plans Iran's World Cup soccer team was ordered to leave the U.S. immediately after its opening match, says coach Amir Ghalenoei, disrupting recovery plans.
June 16, 2026 Texas Dem's past grocery store remarks clash with affordability campaign: 'I don't have the time' Bobby Pulido, Democratic candidate in a competitive Texas Congressional race, said in 2010 he hasn't gone grocery shopping since his music career began.
June 15, 2026 Chaotic car chase ends with ICE nabbing alleged foreign terrorist leader accused of holding wife captive ICE arrested an alleged leader of two foreign terrorist organizations in North Carolina after a vehicle pursuit and crash as he allegedly fled to Mexico.
June 13, 2026 Mexican authorities discover body in trunk near Iranian soccer team's World Cup training grounds: report Mexican authorities found a decomposing corpse with signs of violence near Tijuana's Caliente Stadium, where Iran's team trains for the World Cup.
June 13, 2026 Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas calf as ranchers brace for possible spread Flesh-eating screwworms confirmed in South Texas as USDA deploys strike team and sterile flies while ranchers brace for possible agricultural disaster.
June 12, 2026 California Democratic Party under fire for 'you're not allowed to watch' World Cup post California Democratic Party faces backlash for post saying World Cup USA viewers shouldn't watch if they voted against immigration policies.
June 12, 2026 Pima County sheriff says Mexican authorities have not made contact over Nancy Guthrie search tip Nancy Guthrie update: Pima County Sheriff says department has not been contacted by Mexican authorities after anonymous tip claimed her grave was found
June 11, 2026 USA Today columnist says United States has already 'lost' the World Cup because of politics, Donald Trump USA Today columnist Nancy Armour claims the 2026 FIFA World Cup reveals America as a hateful nation, inaccurately blaming Trump and ticket prices.
June 11, 2026 Anti-government protesters clash with riot police outside World Cup opener while Shakira performs inside Violence erupted outside the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City as anti-government protesters clashed with riot police near the stadium.
June 11, 2026 Mexico defeats South Africa in World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca after scoring in ninth minute Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez thrilling the home crowd.