The World Cup brought an additional HK$500 million in revenue to Hong Kong’s bars and restaurants, an industry rep has said, despite games being held in the middle of the night due to the time difference. Lin Heung Tea House on July 5, 2026. Photo: Alexx_sze, via Threads. Simon Wong, president of the Hong Kong…
new video loaded: Among Mexico’s World Cup Fans: Merlin the Duck 0:50 A duck, known as Merlin, has become famous for wearing a Mexico jersey as he waddles behind his owner as the World Cup continues. By Cynthia Silva June 16, 2026 Serena Williams Wins First Tennis Match in Nearly 4 Years 1:11 Thousands of…
Ademola Lookman is being criticised in Italy following Nigeria’s defeat in the World Cup playoff. Nigeria star Lookman is facing criticism from Italian media following a poor start to the season with Atalanta and his national team’s World Cup disappointment. Advertisement Nigeria, in fact, failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup last week, losing…
This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from Italy’s World Cup qualifier in Moldova, the penultimate match in Group I. Advertisement It kicks off at the Stadionul Zimbru in Chisinau at 19.45 GMT. The Azzurri…
As travel plans for 2026 start to take shape, Canadian travellers might not need to look far for vacation inspiration, as three of the world’s top destinations are apparently waiting right here at home. On October 21, National Geographic released its annual list of The Best Places in the World to Travel to, a roundup…
Gianluigi Donnarumma admits he would ‘love’ to go back in time and play the defeat to Norway again, but Italy must look forward. ‘I am certain we will get to the World Cup.’ The Azzurri secured their play-off spot with a 3-0 win over Israel at the Stadio Friuli, thanks to a brace from Mateo…
Police clashed with protesters ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Israel, while there was also tension during the national anthems. It kicks off at the Stadio Friuli in Udine at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Advertisement You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog. The atmosphere was inevitably…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department will increase staffing at certain U.S. embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from soccer fans wanting to attend World Cup matches in the United States next year. The department said Thursday will send hundreds of additional consular officers to “designated countries” to handle…
Sandro Tonali’s last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season. After collapsing from leading 4-2 in the final two minutes to drawing 4-4, Tonali’s 91st-minute strike in the Hungarian city of Debrecen…
As excitement builds for next year’s FIFA World Cup 26, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced on Monday that the FIFA World Cup 26 Volunteer Center will be located in the Fashion District of Philadelphia. FIFA World Cup 26 will take place June and July 2026, and is anticipated to be the largest sporting event ever with…