More oldies than ever at World Cup as over-40s rock on
June 9 : In a sport where youth is a highly prized commodity, the World Cup starting this week offers evidence you cannot keep a good man down.
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Interest climbs for soccer across North America before 2026 World Cup, study shows
June 9 : North America's soccer fan base has grown 10.9 per cent to more than 136 million people over the past five years, Nielsen said in a report released on Tuesday, highlighting growing interest ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
All-Brazilian line-up to referee opening game at World Cup
June 9 : Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio will take charge of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa, leading a three-man Brazil team for the curtain-raiser in Mexico City.
Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters
TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row. The US has presented a number of bureaucratic hurdles for Iran at the global football spectacle, including refusing to issue visas for some of its support staff, as the two countries remain at war after the US and Israel attacked the country in late February. “With less than three days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup...
Somali football referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
June 8 : The United States denied entry over the weekend to football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.
Miles Russell, Billy Horschel among U.S. Open qualifiers - ESPN
Miles Russell was among two 17-year-olds who earned a spot in the U.S. Open on Monday. Still to be determined is whether Russell brings his caddie from the 36-hole qualifier — the son of three-time champion Tiger Woods — to Shinnecock Hills next week.
Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
(Corrects name of agency to U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the fourth paragraph)
Trump greeted with boos at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK, June 8 : Basketball fans greeted U.S. President Donald Trump with a chorus of loud boos on Monday, as the Republican became the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals at Game 3 of the championship series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.