Messi marks 20 years at World Cup by matching Klose’s scoring record
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina, has written another chapter in World Cup history after scoring a hat-trick to lead the Albiceleste to a 3-0 win over Algeria in their opening Group J match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Japanese fans win hearts by cleaning Dallas Stadium after World Cup draw
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Japanese football fans have once again won admiration on the world stage after staying behind to clean Dallas Stadium following Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Iran’s national football team has arrived in Los Angeles for its World Cup opener against New Zealand, amid a newly announced US-Iran peace deal and protests near the stadium.
World Cup 2026 champions to receive record 1.63 billion baht prize
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
FIFA has announced a record US$655 million prize fund for the 2026 World Cup, with the champions set to receive US$50 million, or around 1.63 billion baht.
JAS strengthens content business with FIFA World Cup 2026 rights deal
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
JAS says it has entered into an agreement to acquire FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in Thailand as it expands its media and sports-content business.
Cybercriminals target FIFA World Cup fans online before opening match
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
FortiGuard Labs says more than 13,000 tournament-related domains were registered from January to May, with fake tickets, social media scams and malware among the risks.