SCOTUS rules on immigration cases and U.S. suffers first World Cup loss: Morning Rundown

The Supreme Court paves the way for Trump to strip legal protections from Haitian and Syrian immigrants. European leaders fear pro-Russian groups are seeding AI chatbots with propaganda. And the U.S. men’s national team suffers its first loss of the World Cup. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As … Read more

From kilts to ranch dressing, World Cup fans embrace cultural exchange

The streets of Boston rarely ring out with the mingling sounds of Scottish bagpipes and plastic buckets. But during the 2026 World Cup, the pairing hardly seemed unusual. A Scottish bagpiper and a Boston bucket drummer recently joined forces for an impromptu jam session outside historic Faneuil Hall. One was decked out in a plaid … Read more

Events like the World Cup can inspire young athletes and put parents on unfamiliar turf

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Like the Winter Olympics, Masters Tournament and Formula 1 races before it, the World Cup is inspiring some young people to try a new sport and others to imagine themselves on an international stage someday. Researchers even have a name for the motivating influence of major sporting events: the “demonstration effect.” For … Read more

U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss to Turkey before knockout round

The U.S. men’s soccer team lost 3-2 to Turkey Thursday night in the 2026 World Cup, but the Americans will still advance to the Round of 32 after securing two wins in their group.  The U.S. men’s team took an early lead at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, scoring within the first three minutes, but … Read more

Ecuador beats Germany in World Cup shocker, advances to knockout round

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Midway through the second half, tied with Germany, its World Cup hopes dwindling, Ecuador lined up for a corner kick. Pedro Vite looped the ball into the box, where Kevin Rodriguez headed the ball onward toward the goal. The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball. But … Read more

3.6 million soccer fans have attended this year’s World Cup matches, setting a record

Attendance for this summer’s World Cup has already surpassed the record 3,587,538 set by the 1994 World Cup, which was hosted in the U.S., according to FIFA. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. As of Thursday, 3.6 million people had gathered in the first two … Read more

U.S. playing for pride, momentum, a potential record in World Cup match against Turkey

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team is facing Turkey in a match that, no matter the outcome, will be their last before moving on to the next round. But the stakes are still high, as Nicole Valdes reports, including pride, momentum and a potential record. Source link

Hundreds of veterans snag World Cup tickets: “One of the best sporting events I’ve ever been to. Maybe the best!”

Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Tuesday, not just as the first person to score in six World Cup tournaments, but also as the centerpiece of an unforgettable experience for Mark Garcia, a Portugal fan and one of hundreds of veterans receiving free tickets to World Cup matches.  “The game yesterday was amazing, … Read more