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World Cup Daily: Norway fans' 'Viking Row' takes over Times Square; Germany, Netherlands in action - ESPN
It's yet another weekend of 2026 FIFA World Cup action, with four games slated for Saturday.
How an Irish company's pitches are used at the World Cup
While Ireland may not be at the World Cup, an Irish company has made its impact felt on pitches across the tournament.
UN Sudan envoy urges paramilities to halt El-Obeid assault
UNITED NATIONS: The UN secretary-general’s special envoy for Sudan on Friday called the head of rebel paramilitary forces to urge him not to attack the major city of El-Obeid, where the United Nations fears an imminent offensive. In a phone call with General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Pekka Haavisto “made a very strong appeal,” according to the spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Stephane Dujarric. Haavisto “underscored the need to urgently de-escalate the situation in El-Obeid and avoid any actions that may further worsen the already dire humanitarian situation and put civilian lives further at risk,” Dujarric said. The spokesman said aid workers were “preparing for the potential movements of large numbers of people” fleeing the city, and that “our humanitarian colleagues are doing the responsible thing, which is getting ready for the worst while hoping for the best.” The city of El-Obeid, in the Kordofan region, has been under siege for several months by the Rapid Support Forces , which has been at war with the regular army since April 2023. The UN fears a repeat of the atrocities committed during the October 2025 assault on the city of El-Fasher, which the UN said bore “hallmarks of genocide.” Dujarric said that Haavisto was also talking to countries with influence over the warring parties to encourage dialogue and prevent the assault. The conflict in Sudan has killed tens of thousands of people and forced more than 11 million from their homes, creating what the UN describes as the world’s largest displacement and hunger crises.
How many points are needed to advance to the World Cup knockouts?
ATLANTA, June 19 : The expanded field of 48 teams at this year’s World Cup means that not only do the top two teams advance from each of the 12 first-round groups but also the best eight third-placed finishers.
World Cup recap: USMNT defeat Australia 2-0 to advance to knockout stage - ESPN
The United States were back in FIFA World Cup action today in Seattle as they took on Australia.
Florida AG launches civil rights investigation into MLB's warning to Christian pitchers over Pride Night caps
The MLB Pride backlash has officially spread to Trevor Bauer’s league after the York Revolution forfeited a game when players refused to wear LGBTQ-themed jerseys.
Kansas City reassures fans after eventful World Cup start
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 19 : Kansas City on Friday sought to reassure fans after the smallest U.S. World Cup host city had plenty of action off the pitch in recent weeks, from a highway shooting and severe weather warnings to transport disruptions.