Culture
Boxing legend appears in pro-life commercial targeting ad spot at World Cup finalBoxing legend Manny Pacquiao appeared with abortion survivors in a pro-life commercial promoted during the final weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 30-second Faces of… Read More
Culture
Ways to celebrate America 250, other events in Kansas City this weekendAmerica’s 250th birthday will be celebrated this weekend and the Kansas City-area has several festivities planned, including fireworks, World Cup watch parties, free admission to the Museum of BBQ… Read More
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World Cup ‘pride match’ draws muted response, as ‘pride month’ endsThe LGBTQ community expected the World Cup “pride match” in Seattle to end “pride month” with a bang, but the event drew a more subdued response than some supporters… Read More
World
Deputy mayor of Paris lashes out at Americans for AC after Europeans get jealous while visiting for World Cup(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A European politician lectured “American journalists” and “influencers” on climate change after some had pointed out her country’s relative lack of air conditioning. Read More
Culture
Kansas City ranks best local market, top 2 World Cup host city despite negative predictionsDespite its doubters, Kansas City is the top local market for watching the World Cup and is ranked second best among host cities – with the most local engagement… Read More
Culture
‘The people around here are cheering for us’: World Cup fans embrace Kansas City’s warmth, hospitalityWorld Cup fans gathering in Kansas City praised the city’s hospitality and welcoming environment while taking in some quality football – or what most of the world calls soccer. Read More
Culture
Englishman visits America for World Cup, meets Trump: ‘I now understand the American dream’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A British content creator is trending on social media after a viral clip shows him meeting President Donald Trump during his visit to the… Read More
Culture
WATCH: American World Cup team kneels before God, stands firm in Christian faithThis year’s United States World Cup team is making headlines not only for its performance on the field, but also for its bold Christian witness. Former professional… Read More
Government
8 illegal drones seized after flying over World Cup events in Kansas CityEight drones were intercepted and seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Tuesday in Kansas City during FIFA World Cup 2026 events, less than a week after a coordinated… Read More
Culture
First day of World Cup games in Atlanta, first border crime arrest made(The Center Square) – On the first day of World Cup matches beginning in Atlanta, the first border related arrest was made of a Mexican national who was previously… Read More
Culture
FIFA World Cup sparks evangelistic effortsAs Kansas City begins welcoming a projected 650,000 visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026, churches and local ministries are ramping up their efforts to spread the gospel and provide biblical… Read More
Culture
Kansas City welcomes Argentina ahead of first World Cup matchThe Argentina soccer team arrived Sunday in Kansas City ahead of its first World Cup match. Video of the team plane, bearing the number of its world-famous captain… Read More
Government
Seattle Mayor halts expansion of camera surveillance program(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced Thursday that she will be pausing the expansion of a police surveillance camera pilot program with the exception of cameras… Read More
Politics
Democrats withhold security funding for 2026 FIFA World Cup(The Daily Signal) – With the Department of Homeland Security shut down over Democrat demands to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement, members of Congress fear the 2026 FIFA World Cup could… Read More
Culture
Pride events to continue during World Cup games in Seattle, despite Egyptian and Iranian objectionsSeattle’s organizing FIFA committee announced Pride-event plans will continue during a June match, despite the competing teams’ disapproval and national laws against homosexuality. “SeattleFWC26 is moving forward as planned with our community programming outside the stadium… Read More
Sports
Two Missourians hope to help Team USA make a run in the 2022 World CupQATAR – After failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup tournament, the U.S. Men’s National Team is looking to run the table this year to make up for… Read More
World Cup soccer
New law eliminates ticket taxes for World Cup games in Kansas City(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday helped Kansas City meet soccer’s international governing body’s requirement for its 2026 tournament. Parson signed … Read More