http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:42:02 +0200 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:42:02 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/spain-clinch-their-first-win-of-the-tournament-in-4-0-drubbing-of-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/spain-clinch-their-first-win-of-the-tournament-in-4-0-drubbing-of-saudi-arabia Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200 18-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal took just 10 minutes in his first World Cup start to score his first ever goal on the sport's biggest stage. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/a-spectacular-finish-to-the-ulaanbaatar-grand-slam http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/a-spectacular-finish-to-the-ulaanbaatar-grand-slam Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:09:36 +0200 The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam concluded with outstanding performances from the world’s top judoka. MURAO Sanshiro claimed a ninth Grand Slam title, LYTVYNENKO Yelyzaveta triumphed in -78kg, while PIRELLI Gennaro, ARAI Mao and KIM Minjong secured gold on a thrilling final day in Mongolia. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/japan-fans-keep-world-cup-clean-up-tradition-alive http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/japan-fans-keep-world-cup-clean-up-tradition-alive Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:50:22 +0200 Japanese fans once again cleaned the stands after Japan's 4-0 World Cup victory over Tunisia, continuing a tradition that has become a symbol of respect and sportsmanship. Supporters collected rubbish in the stadium before leaving, a gesture that has drawn admiration at every World Cup since 1998. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/world-cup-netherlands-bounces-back-to-lead-group-f-with-5-1-win-against-sweden http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/world-cup-netherlands-bounces-back-to-lead-group-f-with-5-1-win-against-sweden Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:29:52 +0200 Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power the Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden as they bounce back after a disappointing opening draw. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/judo-home-nation-strikes-gold-in-ulaanbaatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/judo-home-nation-strikes-gold-in-ulaanbaatar Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:02:53 +0200 The hosts celebrated gold on day two as Ankhzaya Lavjargal thrilled the Mongolian crowd with victory in the -73kg category. World champions Haruka Kaju and Shiho Tanaka added more gold for Japan, while Korea’s Lee Joonhwan impressed with a spectacular ippon to claim the -81kg title. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/usa-sail-through-to-knockout-stages-as-scotland-falter-against-morocco http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/usa-sail-through-to-knockout-stages-as-scotland-falter-against-morocco Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:53:49 +0200 Mauricio Pochettino's side are now guaranteed to finish top of Group D. They beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opening fixture. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/judo-japan-dominates-day-one-in-ulaanbaatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/judo-japan-dominates-day-one-in-ulaanbaatar Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:21:32 +0200 Japan claimed four gold medals on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026. ABE Uta made history with a record-breaking 12th Grand Slam title, while KOGA Wakana, TAKEOKA Takeshi and OMORI Akari also struck gold. AGHAYEV Balabay defeated world champion NAGAYAMA Ryuju for -60kg gold. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/norwegian-parliament-performs-viral-viking-row-to-back-world-cup-team http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/norwegian-parliament-performs-viral-viking-row-to-back-world-cup-team Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:49:50 +0200 Norway’s parliamentarians performed the viral "Viking row" inside the chamber on Thursday to back their national football team at the 2026 World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/uzbekistan-celebrates-first-ever-world-cup-goal-despite-defeat-to-colombia http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/uzbekistan-celebrates-first-ever-world-cup-goal-despite-defeat-to-colombia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:18:22 +0200 The Central Asian country's World Cup debut brought early-morning crowds, large public screenings and a memorable goal that many supporters considered more important than the final score. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/football-not-covered-by-peace-deal-irans-world-cup-squad-finds http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/football-not-covered-by-peace-deal-irans-world-cup-squad-finds Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:22:52 +0200 Just two days after Washington and Tehran signed a framework deal aimed at ending their war, Iran's football federation said US travel restrictions on its World Cup squad remain unchanged, and is filing a formal complaint with FIFA. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/mexico-secures-ticket-to-knockout-stages-as-canada-breeze-past-qatar-with-ruthless-6-0-win http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/mexico-secures-ticket-to-knockout-stages-as-canada-breeze-past-qatar-with-ruthless-6-0-win Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:01:07 +0200 Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/englands-captain-fantastic-harry-kane-praised-for-a-complete-performance-against-croatia http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/englands-captain-fantastic-harry-kane-praised-for-a-complete-performance-against-croatia Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:20:54 +0200 The Bayern Munich striker scored twice as the Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup group L opening fixture. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/cristiano-ronaldo-faces-media-backlash-as-pundits-slam-portugals-display-against-dr-congo http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/cristiano-ronaldo-faces-media-backlash-as-pundits-slam-portugals-display-against-dr-congo Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:32:35 +0200 The 41-year-old Portugal captain was hit by a barrage of criticism after a display that fell short of expectations at what is his sixth and, possibly, last World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/ronaldo-fails-to-score-in-portugal-opener-as-matchday-one-of-world-cup-group-stages-come-t http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/ronaldo-fails-to-score-in-portugal-opener-as-matchday-one-of-world-cup-group-stages-come-t Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:52:04 +0200 Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/all-of-uzbekistan-readies-to-watch-history-at-its-first-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/all-of-uzbekistan-readies-to-watch-history-at-its-first-world-cup Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:20:25 +0200 Schools, offices and city squares across Uzbekistan are setting up screens for Thursday's 7 am kick-off against Colombia, as the country makes its World Cup debut under coach Fabio Cannavaro. "In the heart of every Uzbek, this is a matter of pride and honour," an education ministry official said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/will-cristiano-ronaldo-finally-win-the-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/will-cristiano-ronaldo-finally-win-the-world-cup Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:15:49 +0200 Ronaldo, now 41, is gearing up for what's set to be his final World Cup appearance. And it could be Portugal's best ever shot at lifting the trophy. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-ties-miroslav-klose-for-most-world-cup-goals-as-argentina-cruise-past-algeria http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-ties-miroslav-klose-for-most-world-cup-goals-as-argentina-cruise-past-algeria Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:05:37 +0200 France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/who-is-pico-lopes-the-unlikely-cape-verde-world-cup-hero-recruited-through-linkedin http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/who-is-pico-lopes-the-unlikely-cape-verde-world-cup-hero-recruited-through-linkedin Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:18:01 +0200 The national team's call came from 4,500 km away across the Ocean and not in the way most people would expect. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/spain-fails-to-impress-in-world-cup-opener-against-cape-verde-as-sweden-steamroll-5-1-past http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/spain-fails-to-impress-in-world-cup-opener-against-cape-verde-as-sweden-steamroll-5-1-past Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:07:49 +0200 Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star Lamine Yamal remains sidelined with injury. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/spain-record-first-goalless-draw-of-2026-world-cup-on-group-h-opener-against-cape-verde http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/spain-record-first-goalless-draw-of-2026-world-cup-on-group-h-opener-against-cape-verde Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:30:56 +0200 Debutants Cape Verde, a nation of over 500,000 people, held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, playing defensively and relying on few counterattacks that nearly caused an upset for Spain in the 90th. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/germany-cruises-past-curacao-7-1-and-netherlands-japan-tie-2-2-as-world-cup-group-stages-c http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/germany-cruises-past-curacao-7-1-and-netherlands-japan-tie-2-2-as-world-cup-group-stages-c Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:59:38 +0200 Curaçao made history on Sunday after they scored their first goal in the World Cup in their first ever participation in the tournament, despite suffering a 7-1 loss to European giants and former world champions, Germany. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/football-curacao-scores-its-first-ever-fifa-world-cup-goal-equalising-against-germany http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/football-curacao-scores-its-first-ever-fifa-world-cup-goal-equalising-against-germany Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:41:35 +0200 Football: Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao in the Group E opener in Houston. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/after-refused-entry-into-us-somali-referee-omar-artan-will-be-paid-full-world-cup-fee-by-f http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/after-refused-entry-into-us-somali-referee-omar-artan-will-be-paid-full-world-cup-fee-by-f Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:01:04 +0200 Full tournament salary will be paid to Somali referee Omar Artan by FIFA after his entry into the US was refused by border officials over "association with suspected membres of terror organisations". http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/anteater-prediction-how-world-cup-oracle-taio-tips-germanys-opening-match http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/anteater-prediction-how-world-cup-oracle-taio-tips-germanys-opening-match Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0200 Germany’s first World Cup game is still to come, yet the new tournament oracle has already spoken – and anteater Taio’s prediction won’t please every DFB fan. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/australia-start-world-cup-with-a-bang-after-brazil-earn-draw-against-morocco http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/australia-start-world-cup-with-a-bang-after-brazil-earn-draw-against-morocco Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:20:19 +0200 Brazil star Vinicius Jr. stepped up to spare his nation's blushes with a superb solo effort against 2022 semifinalists Morocco. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/new-york-knicks-win-nba-championship-for-first-time-in-more-than-50-years http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/new-york-knicks-win-nba-championship-for-first-time-in-more-than-50-years Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:55:46 +0200 US President Donald Trump congratulated the team in a post on his Truth Social account. The Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 to seal the series victory. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/qatar-claims-first-ever-world-cup-point-with-dramatic-stoppage-time-equaliser http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/qatar-claims-first-ever-world-cup-point-with-dramatic-stoppage-time-equaliser Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:12:14 +0200 Qatar secured its first ever World Cup point with a draw against Switzerland, sparking celebrations at home and across the Arab world. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/take-me-to-america-bosnia-unites-behind-viral-anthem-in-its-world-cup-return http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/take-me-to-america-bosnia-unites-behind-viral-anthem-in-its-world-cup-return Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:18:17 +0200 As the Western Balkan country celebrates its second-ever appearance at the tournament despite its underdog status, a 15-year-old song about life abroad by a much-beloved band has become an unofficial anthem for Bosnian fans. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/world-cup-2026-where-in-france-is-the-curfew-for-under-16s-enforced http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/world-cup-2026-where-in-france-is-the-curfew-for-under-16s-enforced Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:16:48 +0200 In some municipalities, unprecedented measures now target unaccompanied teenagers, after repeated disturbances at festive gatherings. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/usa-make-impressive-start-to-world-cup-campaign-in-front-of-hollywood-stars http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/usa-make-impressive-start-to-world-cup-campaign-in-front-of-hollywood-stars Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:33:14 +0200 Some of Hollywood's biggest names were in attendance for the match at LA's SoFi stadium, including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/nobody-knew-what-the-ref-was-saying-and-the-internet-loved-it-world-cups-first-meme-is-alr http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/nobody-knew-what-the-ref-was-saying-and-the-internet-loved-it-world-cups-first-meme-is-alr Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:07:04 +0200 'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/2-0-victory-for-mexico-in-dramatic-world-cup-opening-match-against-south-africa http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/2-0-victory-for-mexico-in-dramatic-world-cup-opening-match-against-south-africa Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:25:01 +0200 Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/mexicos-president-sheinbaum-joins-fans-as-world-cup-gets-underway http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/mexicos-president-sheinbaum-joins-fans-as-world-cup-gets-underway Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:12:11 +0200 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum joined thousands of supporters at a fan zone in Mexico City's Zocalo Square as Mexico took on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Fans packed the square to cheer on the host nation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/2026-fifa-world-cup-begins-with-mexico-hosting-south-africa-in-opening-match http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/2026-fifa-world-cup-begins-with-mexico-hosting-south-africa-in-opening-match Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:10:54 +0200 The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on 19 July. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/world-cup-2026-supercomputer-backs-spain-former-stars-favour-argentina http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/world-cup-2026-supercomputer-backs-spain-former-stars-favour-argentina Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:25:57 +0200 A member of France’s 1998 World Cup-winning team and the Italian defender who scored in the 2006 final shared their expectations with Euronews http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/why-are-world-cup-tickets-so-expensive http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/why-are-world-cup-tickets-so-expensive Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:59:33 +0200 An expert says strong demand, dynamic pricing and a booming resale market are pushing World Cup ticket prices higher. As teams advance and knockout matchups become clearer, prices could continue to fluctuate based on fan interest and demand. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/somalias-world-cup-referee-returns-home-to-heros-welcome-after-us-entry-denial http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/somalias-world-cup-referee-returns-home-to-heros-welcome-after-us-entry-denial Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:41 +0200 Somali referee Omar Artan was welcomed by hundreds of supporters in Mogadishu after being denied entry to the United States and removed from the 2026 World Cup officials list. Artan vowed to return for the next tournament. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/infantino-defends-world-cup-ticket-prices-says-fans-should-chill-about-ref-denied-us-entry http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/infantino-defends-world-cup-ticket-prices-says-fans-should-chill-about-ref-denied-us-entry Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:51:58 +0200 The 2026 men's World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams and is the biggest and most ambitious in the event's history, with matches taking place in Mexico, Canada and the United States. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/subway-station-in-mexico-city-goes-viral-over-chandeliers http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/subway-station-in-mexico-city-goes-viral-over-chandeliers Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:45:13 +0200 Decorative chandeliers installed at a busy Mexico City subway station ahead of the 2026 World Cup have sparked a wave of memes and mixed reactions from commuters. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/mexico-city-counts-down-to-2026-world-cup-opener-at-historic-azteca-stadium http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/mexico-city-counts-down-to-2026-world-cup-opener-at-historic-azteca-stadium Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:46 +0200 Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/iran-trains-in-mexico-as-us-world-cup-border-troubles-mount http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/iran-trains-in-mexico-as-us-world-cup-border-troubles-mount Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:47:39 +0200 Iran's World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled, and 13 delegation members remain without visas, forcing the team to base itself in Mexico. Meanwhile, a Somali referee was turned away, an Iraqi striker was held for seven hours in Chicago, and Senegalese players were body-searched on arrival. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/host-cities-ready-for-kickoff-in-biggest-world-cup-ever-as-fans-lament-visa-bans-and-ticke http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/host-cities-ready-for-kickoff-in-biggest-world-cup-ever-as-fans-lament-visa-bans-and-ticke Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:02:45 +0200 The United States will host roughly 75% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 78 of the 104 matches in the entire tournament taking place in 11 host cities. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/danish-footballer-christian-eriksen-conscious-after-collapsing-on-field http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/danish-footballer-christian-eriksen-conscious-after-collapsing-on-field Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:50:17 +0200 The former Tottenham and Manchester United midfielder went down on the pitch in Odense, Denmark’s third-largest city. According to reports, he remains conscious, and the match has been abandoned http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/alexander-zverev-wins-the-french-open-for-his-1st-grand-slam-tennis-title http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/alexander-zverev-wins-the-french-open-for-his-1st-grand-slam-tennis-title Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:53:28 +0200 Zverev’s serve remained on point at crucial moments, and he broke Cobolli at 4–5 in the fourth set to force the tiebreak. He then dominated the fifth set with two breaks and consolidated both. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/2026-world-cup-five-key-facts-about-fifas-biggest-ever-tournament http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/2026-world-cup-five-key-facts-about-fifas-biggest-ever-tournament Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:51:01 +0200 The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations. With record figures, extreme heat risks and Super Bowl-style spectacle, the North American tournament promises to break the mould. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/06/tennis-mirra-andreeva-wins-womens-roland-garros-final http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/06/tennis-mirra-andreeva-wins-womens-roland-garros-final Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:53:23 +0200 The world No. 8 duly brushed aside Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska, winning in straight sets, 6-3 6-2. Mirra Andreeva - nineteen years old - is the youngest winner since Monica Seles http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/qatari-artist-designs-pierre-gaslys-helmet-for-canadian-grand-prix http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/qatari-artist-designs-pierre-gaslys-helmet-for-canadian-grand-prix Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:35:49 +0200 The design, created through the 2026 Year of Culture partnership involving Qatar, Canada and Mexico, combines symbols from both Qatar and Canada. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/10-iconic-moments-that-shaped-world-cup-history http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/10-iconic-moments-that-shaped-world-cup-history Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:58:57 +0200 The 2026 World Cup kicks off next week in Mexico City, where joint hosts Mexico play South Africa. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/new-york-mayor-mamdani-and-bastian-schweinsteiger-unveil-world-cup-trophy http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/new-york-mayor-mamdani-and-bastian-schweinsteiger-unveil-world-cup-trophy Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:29:23 +0200 New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger welcomed the World Cup trophy to New York as part of FIFA's official Trophy Tour ahead of the 2026 tournament. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/03/you-cant-miss-these-best-of-world-cup-2026-squad-announcement-videos http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/03/you-cant-miss-these-best-of-world-cup-2026-squad-announcement-videos Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:02:25 +0200 From the Beatles to the African savannah, some national federations were inspired and chose even Royals to annouce the final squad lists for the World Cup.