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World Cup 2026 Group K preview: Prediction, odds, full team overviews
The Post previews Group K ahead of World Cup 2026. Here's what you need to know about Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo and Uzbekistan.
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Americans play ‘guess that flag’ before World Cup 2026 commences
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The flags around the world are diverse in color schemes, symbolism and much more, but are Americans well-read on them? Brandon London hit the streets of New York City to find out.
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70% of the world’s footballs – including 2026 World Cup balls come from this city
Around 40 million balls are exported from the country each year.
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‘It’s Not Safe’: MARTA Riders Sound Alarm As Atlanta Prepares For World Cup
In less than a week, visitors from around the world will descend on Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup 2026, but many residents worry that the city’s transit system, known as MARTA, isn’t ready after three attacks in the past two weeks, including one killing. “I’m nervous that it won’t be ready by next week ...
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USMNT defender Chris Richards declares himself ready for World Cup opener: ‘Time to sacrifice’
His status was Team USA’s biggest worry heading into this World Cup.
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Can Americans identify any of these soccer superstars?
Do Americans know Messi from Mbappé? Brandon London chats with people on the streets of Manhattan to see how much Americans know about soccer’s superstars with the FIFA World Cup set to begin on Thursday.
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Trump's claim that he 'loves' inflation is bad news for average Americans: economist
President Donald Trump's claim that he loves the inflation associated with his war in Iran is bad news for the average American's pocketbook, an economist said during a new CNN interview on Wednesday. Henrietta Treyz, an economist at Veda Partners, told CNN's Boris Sanchez that there's "nothing to like" about the 4.2% inflation reading that was captured in the latest economic data released on Wednesday. That's despite Trump saying in the Oval Office that he "loves the numbers" and that inflation will "drop like a rock" once the war in Iran ends. "The best I can say is that inflation everywhere else didn't also rise more than expected. That is not good news," Treyz said. "We're on day 104 of the war, if I'm not mistaken. We've spent $100 billion, and a lot of that is being borne by regular Americans." Trump's war in Iran has sent global energy prices skyrocketing because of the impacts to the Strait of Hormuz, a global waterway that accounts for 20% of all energy trade. The rising cost of energy has also driven up the prices of many goods, especially gasoline and groceries. Treyz noted that the average American household is paying about $460 more per year for gas now than it did when the war began. "It doesn't include the groceries that are more expensive. The surcharges on all your Amazon shipments, the additional 8% cost of just shipping mail around the country. This is a massive blow," she said. "And 4.2% inflation means that inflation is moving faster than our wages are keeping up. That's the problem for the president with this war."
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'I had the right papers': Somali World Cup referee booted from US gets an answer from the White House
A Somali referee says he was held for half a day before being kicked out of the United States, where he hoped to officiate games at the World Cup.The official in question is Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who recently refereed high-profile international matches for the Africa Cup of Nations and also earned the award for best male referee in Africa last year, per BBC.'President Trump's administration will not allow any security threat to enter our country.'Artan was set to be the first Somali ref to work at a World Cup but was dropped from the list after being denied entry to the United Sates. As one of 52 officials chosen by FIFA, he was attempting to enter the official training camp in Miami.Artan told the New York Times on Tuesday, "I had the right papers and everything. I had the right visa." He also had an accreditation from FIFA before traveling to the U.S.However, the 34-year-old was turned away from Miami International Airport after an alleged 11-hour process that involved a detainment in a holding cell before he was sent back to Istanbul, Turkey, where he departed from.An unnamed official with the Donald Trump administration told Fox News that the referee's entry was rejected because he was suspected of being associated with terrorists."This individual was seeking admission to the United States. Upon further inspection by CBP, derogatory information, including association with suspected members of terror organizations, was discovered making the traveler ineligible for admission to the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act," the official said, per reporter Bill Melugin. RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: CBP dogs on high alert as World Cup-destined third-worlders smuggle in rotten souvenirs The official said the "traveler" was refused admission and provided immigration forms that cited the law used to complete his extradition."President Trump's administration will not allow any security threat to enter our country — full stop," the official added.FIFA later confirmed the referee's removal to the BBC, saying that "match official Omar Abdulkadir Artan will be unable to train and officiate at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after he was denied entry into the United States."The soccer organization added that it is "not involved in host country immigration processes, including visa adjudications, and has been informed by authorities that Mr. Artan's status will not be changed at present."FIFA also noted that host governments ultimately decide who is worthy of admission into their country.RELATED: Trump and Mamdani are on a collision course about ICE at the World Cup Khaled DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images Similar complaints were made about members of Iran's national soccer entourage, which the country described as the United States having "revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters."In response, the White House recirculated comments from April by Secretary of State Marco Rubio when he said, "What [Iran] can't bring is a bunch of IRGC terrorists into our country and pretend that they're journalists and athletic trainers."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
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Trump's cognitive test is actually a major red flag
Donald Trump’s latest boast should concern Americans far more than it reassures them.Trump announced on social media that he has passed three cognitive decline tests while mocking former presidents for supposedly never taking one. He framed the tests as proof of his fitness and mental sharpness. In reality, his comments highlight the fact that the United States still has no meaningful standard for evaluating the cognitive fitness of its presidents. For years, I have advocated for routine cognitive testing for all presidential candidates and sitting Presidents. That position was never about Donald Trump specifically, nor Joe Biden, nor any individual politician, but about the presidency itself. The presidency is one of the few jobs in America where advanced age does not require objective evaluation. We require airline pilots, surgeons, and military personnel to undergo cognitive and physical health assessments. Fighter pilots have their executive functioning tested. Yet the President and Commander-in-Chief of the United States, who oversees all military operations and nuclear capabilities, faces no standardized cognitive screening requirement.Public concern is bipartisan and substantial. Polling from Healthcare for Action found overwhelming support for cognitive testing for elected officials,regardless of political affiliation.. Americans recognize that aging affects everyoneCognitive decline is not a moral failing or a partisan issue, but a medical and human reality.I understand how closely cognitive health is tied to physical health. Conditions affecting blood flow, cardiovascular function, and sleep can influence memory, judgment, and processing speed. Cognitive changes often emerge subtly, appearing as repetition, confusion, impulsivity, or difficulty handling stress.When the lifeline of our country depends on one person, the slightest impairment, whether physical or cognitive, matters. One of the most commonly discussed assessments is the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, known as the MoCA. The test evaluates memory, attention, language, and executive function. It is not designed to diagnose dementia on its own, but is a validated screening tool that can identify whether further evaluation is warranted.However, passing a MoCA is not equivalent to proving exceptional cognitive fitness. It’s simply a baseline screen. Bragging about passing one, like President Trump has done, is comparable to boasting that you passed a standard vision exam while renewing your driver’s license. It may be reassuring if concerns exist, but it is hardly definitive evidence of superior functioning. If cognitive testing becomes treated as a performative talking point, we will lose an opportunity to establish a serious public health standard. The goal needs to be transparency and trust, not scoring partisan victories.The American public has spent years watching uncomfortable debates over aging and mental acuity among political leaders. Voters are often asked to ignore what they see with their own eyes. Critics argue that cognitive testing could stigmatize aging, but I disagree. Avoiding evaluation fuels suspicion and misinformation while honest assessment respects both candidates and voters. Others claim voters alone should decide whether a candidate appears mentally fit. But voters already rely on mandatory disclosures in other areas such as financial status.. Transparency strengthens public trust. Cognitive health should not be any different simply because discussing it makes politicians uncomfortable. None of this is about disqualifying older Americans from leadership. Age alone does not determine competence. Some individuals remain extraordinarily sharp well into their 80s, while others experience meaningful decline much earlier. The only responsible approach is objective evaluation. Trump is correct about one thing: cognitive testing is now part of the national conversation. But instead of using the issue as another political taunt, we should finally treat it as a serious institutional question. The presidency demands mental endurance, judgment, and clarity. Voters should never have to guess whether those qualities are intact. They deserve to know.
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