Toronto beer prices a test for German fans at World Cup
TORONTO, June 19 : For German fans trying to practice Sparsamkeit, or the art of careful spending, at the World Cup, the high beer prices in Toronto are proving a challenge.
Party Sport News
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.
Midsummer madness: Swedish and Dutch fans party before World Cup clash
HOUSTON, June 19 : Two heavyweight supporters' groups have been dancing, drinking and singing their way through the Houston heat as they crank up the atmosphere ahead of the World Cup Group F clash between Sweden and the Netherlands on Saturday.
Can Scotland turn World Cup party into knockout run? Morocco test could hold answer - ESPN
BOSTON, Mass — Scotland have left their mark on this part of the U.S. There are heart-warming stories wherever you look. Such has been the Tartan Army's impact in Boston, the Massachusetts governor, Maura Healey, signed an [un]official executive order to legalise Scottish delicacy haggis in the state. The Tartan Army has donated to charity: some $30,000 to causes in Providence, and their latest contribution $1,200 to a Boston children's organisation. Further south in New York, one fan taught a group of nuns to sing «No Scotland, No Party.»
Full hearts, empty kegs, can't lose: Scotland's Tartan Army takes over World Cup - ESPN
BOSTON — You heard them before you saw them. On Sunday around the city, it wasn't difficult to catch a glimpse of the thousands of Scotland fans snaking through the city from Evans Way Park to Fenway Park, led by a cohort of bagpipes. There hasn't been much to cheer for Red Sox fans this year, but on a warm Sunday evening in glorious Boston, Scotland's supporters provided them a moment of escapism from their eventual defeat to the Texas Rangers.
Storms threaten to drench Sweden's World Cup party
June 18 : Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten to trigger a washout for soccer fans across Sweden on Saturday, as weather warnings loom for the millions planning to gather outdoors to watch their team's World Cup clash.
US riding high after dream World Cup start, but wary of Australia
SEATTLE, June 17 : The United States will hope to keep the party going after starting the World Cup with a fluid attacking display, but must be wary of an Australia side which began with a famous victory and have been fired up by misplaced disrespect.
Welcome to 'Tehrangeles': Watching Iran at a World Cup with L.A.'s Iranian community - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — In the 63rd minute of their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Monday, Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebbi leapt into the air to meet Ramin Rezaeian's wonderfully whipped cross and guide his header in off the far post, giving New Zealand goalkeeper Max Crocombe no chance. The goal was decisive, the fourth goal in a 2-2 draw, and it sent shock waves through the 70,108-strong crowd at SoFi Stadium.