World Cup Controversy

Ghana's World Cup begins without Thomas Partey

World Cup controversies: Cape Verde goalie's mom who missed historic match gets U.S. visa, 2 players denied entry to Canada, and more

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and with dozens of national teams competing in 16 cities across three countries for soccer's ultimate prize, there should be no shortage of drama on and off the pi...

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Why is Thomas Partey not playing today? Denied visa, entry to Canada for Ghana

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Ghana's World Cup begins without Thomas Partey as Panama test arrives at pivotal moment

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García and Crews key 5-run 5th inning as Nationals beat Royals 7-3

Luis García Jr. hit a go-ahead single, Dylan Crews added a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals scored five times in the fifth inning to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Monday night.

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Zack Wheeler strikes out 9 and Rincones homers for first career hit to lift Phillies to 7-0 win

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Arike Ogunbowale scores 22 points and hits 5 3-pointers in the Wings' 96-66 victory over the Aces

Great hydration break debate takes over the World Cup

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Ranking hottest World Cup matches amid hydration break controversy

With some games being played in temperatures of 90 F, mandatory hydration breaks have been introduced, but not everyone is a fan.

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Why have World Cup hydration breaks attracted criticism? It's the ads.

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FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at the World Cup

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The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup

And yet, now that the tournament is underway, people can’t stop talking about these pesky new hydration breaks.

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Are FIFA’s hydration breaks helping or hurting the World Cup? Experts aren’t convinced

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Weekly sports quiz: World Cups, F1 and NBA

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Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks

There are two pauses per game - one in the middle of each half, each for three minutes - and they were introduced to help players deal with the summer heat in North America.

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Why are there hydration breaks at the World Cup and how long do they last for?

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World Cup hydration breaks under scrutiny as fans boo during England game

Lionel Messi, World Cup

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Lionel Messi’s possible red card explained by Thierry Henry in World Cup controversy

Thierry Henry commented on the play that some think Lionel Messi deserved to be sent off in his World Cup debut. Argentina and Lionel Messi got off to a brilliant start at the 2026 World Cup, as the forward scored a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria that sent his team to the top of the group.

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World Cup controversy erupts after Lionel Messi escapes punishment for 'terrible' incident

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Lionel Messi under fire for escaping red card in Argentina World Cup opener

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Lionel Messi's magical night marred by controversy as rash tackle sparks red card debate

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance against Algeria to remind the world that he still belongs among the game's elite and that the younger generation will have to wait before taking over his th...

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Lionel Messi Escapes Red Card? Furious Fans Cry 'Foul' As Argentina Superstar Stomps On Algerian Player: Watch

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Lionel Messi Escapes Red Card Despite Nasty Challenge, Controversy Erupts. Video

World Cup controversies are already piling up, from a player's mom missing his historic match to red card chaos and more

Referee Wilton Sampaio shows a red card to Mexico's César Montes during a World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on June 11. (Hugo Rivera/Jam Media/) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway,

Fresh World Cup controversy as Uruguay’s travel issue strains relationship with FIFA

The 2026 World Cup has already seen FIFA come under fire for a string of off-pitch issues. Visa problems have been a recurring theme, most notably when Somali referee Omar Artan was reportedly denied entry to the United States.

Kylian Mbappe's threat to World Cup referee spotted by lip reader after controversy

Kylian Mbappe brushed aside being denied a penalty during France's World Cup opener against Senegal as he made his feelings crystal clear to the referee. The World Cup clash on Tuesday was locked at 0-0 when Mbappe burst onto a through ball inside the box,

Are England flags with poppies allowed? FIFA spark World Cup controversy with new rules

England supporters traveling to North America are finding that the politics around this World Cup do not stop at the border — they reach all the way into the stadium. Visa headaches and tighter entry checks have shaped the buildup,

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FIFA World Cup opens to empty seats amid ticket pricing controversy

Visible sections of empty seats in both of the FIFA World Cup's opening two games on Thursday were clear to see, with FIFA's controversial ticketing strategy backfiring

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‘The football lights it all up’: Controversy and competition at the World Cup

Simon Kuper writes about all things football for the Financial Times. He tells Christiane Amanpour how problems melt away once World Cup play begins.

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World Cup Broadcaster Apologizes for ‘Pain’ Caused by Offensive Comment About Team Japan

Broadcaster Rafael van der Vaart is apologizing after causing controversy with an offensive comment about Team Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Piers Morgan sparks controversy over 'anti Scotland' World Cup remark

Piers Morgan has shared his hopes for Scotland in the World Cup tournament.

World Cup white power controversy, explained: What to know about FIFA referee accused of making hand gesture

While Germany was en route to a 7-1 battering of Curacao on Sunday, one of the biggest stories of the match came from inside the video assistant referee (VAR) room. Australian official Shaun Evans was seen by viewers making an "OK" hand gesture below his waist,