Alex Freeman was USMNT’s unflappable unsung hero in World Cup debut

Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers

Who is winning the battle to be top scorer at the World Cup? Live and updated throughout the tournamentThe Golden Boot is awarded to the World Cup’s top goalscorer, with assists used as a tie-breaker if two or more players finish level. The 2026 tournament has three former Golden Boot winners taking part: Kylian Mbappé of France (eight goals in 2022), England’s Harry Kane (six goals in 2018) and James Rodríguez of Colombia (six goals in 2014).Mbappé and Kane are among the pre-tournament favourites to finish top scorer in North America, alongside Norway’s Erling Haaland – making his World Cup debut – and Argentina’s Lionel Messi. Continue reading...

Barbara Streisand supports Alex Vindman in Florida's pivotal race

EGOT-winning singer and actress Barbra Streisand lent her star power to retired Army lieutenant colonel Alex Vindman's Democratic Senate campaign in Florida.During a fundraising appeal, Streisand warned the Trump administration is "raising costs, undermining our democracy, and putting lives in danger." The legendary performer framed the contest as transcending partisan politics, arguing protecting the country is no longer a Republican or Democratic issue. She pitched Vindman's race as potentially decisive for Senate control, citing polls showing competitiveness. Vindman, a key witness for President Donald Trump's first impeachment who testified about Ukraine pressure, is challenging Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, appointed to fill Marco Rubio's seat. Vindman has vowed to be Trump's worst nightmare. However, Florida has trended firmly Republican with no Democratic Senate winner since 2012. The Cook Political Report rates the seat a Solid R. And to win it, Vindman must first clear an August 18 Democratic primary, making the race a long shot despite celebrity backing.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.

Trump Trashes Obama on the World Stage at G7 in Meeting with Macron (VIDEO)

President Trump on Monday arrived at G7 in France for the annual summit as the US and Iran inked a peace agreement. The post Trump Trashes Obama on the World Stage at G7 in Meeting with Macron (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

WATCH LIVE: World leaders meet at G7 Summit in France

Multiple world leaders are prepared to greet each other in Evian-les-Bains, France, for the 52nd G7 Summit on Monday. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders allied with Ukraine are expected to be in attendance for the three-day summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be there, since Russia was ousted from […]

Soccer Edition: Watch World Cup highlights from across the NPR Network

The 2026 World Cup is playing out in communities across the country. Journalists from NPR and its member stations are in your city — capturing the excitement and asking the important questions.

Japanese fans clean stadium — with the help of Jameis Winston — after World Cup thriller

Japan’s fans stayed behind after one of the more dramatic games of the World Cup so far — not to continue the celebrations, but to clean up.

Netherlands’ ‘radioactive’ World Cup kit is driving fans nuts: ‘My eyes hurt’

Fans have complaints about the shade of orange donned by the Dutch World Cup team.

Tales of Patriotic and Brave Heroes for U.S. Army’s Birthday