The 2026 FIFA World Cup began with an opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring performances by international music stars. The United States men's national soccer team played their first match against Paraguay in Group D, marking the first World Cup game held on US soil since 1994.
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The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony took place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026.
Pop star Katy Perry and other global artists like Brazilian singer Anitta and K-pop star Lisa performed at the ceremony.
The US men's soccer team (USMNT) faced Paraguay in their first Group D match of the tournament.
The US and Paraguay have played three competitive matches before; the US won two of those.
President Donald Trump called the US team before their game to offer support and encouragement.
This is the first World Cup hosted by the US in 32 years, since the 1994 tournament.
The US starting lineup included well-known players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie.
Paraguay was ranked 69th in the world soccer rankings at the time of this match.
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Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored an unbeaten 105 runs for England in their opening match against Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup. The century was especially meaningful as she recently became a mother and returned to cricket shortly after giving birth.
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Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored 105 not out against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup opener.
She became a mother three weeks before the match and returned to playing 10 days after her baby was born.
Wyatt-Hodge dedicated her century to her newborn daughter, Daisy.
The match took place during a home World Cup for England, adding significance to the win.
Wyatt-Hodge is an experienced England player, debuting alongside Heather Knight many years ago.
Despite some recent low scores, she showed resilience and performed strongly under pressure in this tournament.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was batting with Wyatt-Hodge when she reached her century; both players are mothers.
Wyatt-Hodge’s century helped England start the tournament with a strong victory.
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Christian Pulisic, a U.S. soccer player, was taken off the field at halftime during the U.S. team's first World Cup game against Paraguay. At that point, the U.S. was winning 3-0.
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Christian Pulisic plays as a winger for the United States soccer team.
He was substituted during halftime in the World Cup game against Paraguay.
The substitution happened while the U.S. was leading 3-0.
The match was the United States' opening game in the World Cup.
The reason for the substitution was not detailed in the article excerpt.
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The UFC will give large bonus payments at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House. Fighters will receive $400,000 for the best fight and $425,000 for the best individual performances.
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The UFC Freedom 250 event will take place at the White House.
A $400,000 bonus will be given for the fight of the night.
Bonuses of $425,000 will be awarded to top individual fighters.
These bonus amounts are the highest ever given by the UFC.
The event is scheduled for Sunday.
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In the first World Cup game for the US Men's National Team (USMNT), Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic were rated as the best players on the team. Their performances stood out in helping the team win the match.
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The USMNT played their opening game in the World Cup.
The team won their first match.
Folarin Balogun was one of the best players on the team.
Christian Pulisic also performed very well.
Both players shared the spotlight for the team's success.
This article rates player performances in the game.
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The World Cup soccer tournament is coming back to the United States. On Friday night, the U.S. team will play against Paraguay in Inglewood, California.
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The World Cup is a major international soccer competition.
The United States and Paraguay will face each other in a match.
The game will take place in Inglewood, California.
The event is called "soccer" in the U.S. and "football" in many other countries.
This World Cup is returning to the United States after some time.
CBS News is covering the event with reporter Nicole Valdes.
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The San Antonio Spurs are trailing 1-3 in the NBA Finals but remain confident about their chances. Stephon Castle, a key player for the Spurs, said the team believes they can win the next three games to take the series.
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The Spurs are young and making their first NBA Finals appearance.
They are currently behind 1-3 in the best-of-seven series.
Only one team in NBA history (the Cleveland Cavaliers) has come back after being down 1-3.
The Spurs’ star player is Victor Wembanyama, who is early in his career but highly talented.
Other important players include Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, both potential All-Stars.
Castle played college basketball for UConn under coach Dan Hurley.
The Spurs had a tougher playoff path than the opponent, the New York Knicks, beating strong teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Game 5 of the Finals is scheduled to be played in San Antonio.
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Carnell Tate, a wide receiver from Ohio State, was picked fourth overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2026 NFL Draft, earlier than he expected. Tate had believed he might be chosen by the Washington Commanders or another team later in the draft. He is now set to be the Titans' top receiver and will work with their quarterback, Cam Ward.
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Carnell Tate played wide receiver at Ohio State University.
He was selected fourth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.
Tate expected to be picked later, between sixth and eighth overall.
The Washington Commanders had the seventh overall pick and showed interest in Tate.
Before the draft, Tate had communicated with Jayden Daniels, the Commanders' quarterback, through social media.
Tate will be the Titans' number one receiver immediately.
Cam Ward, the Titans' quarterback and first overall pick in 2025, supports Tate and expects him to have a strong season.
The Titans will face the New York Jets in their first game of the 2026 season on September 13.
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The U.S. men's soccer team won their first World Cup game by beating Paraguay 4-1. Folarin Balogun scored two goals, and Gio Reyna added an impressive goal near the end of the match.
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The U.S. played against Paraguay in the World Cup.
The final score was 4-1 in favor of the U.S.
Folarin Balogun scored two goals for the U.S. team.
Gio Reyna scored a notable goal late in the game.
This was the biggest World Cup win for the U.S. since 1930.
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After a World Cup game between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina ended 1-1, BBC pundits debated a key moment involving Bosnia’s goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj. The discussion focused on whether Vasilj should have been given a red card for hitting Canada’s striker Tani Oluwaseyi in the head while reaching for the ball.
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Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup match.
Bosnia’s goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj punched the ball but accidentally hit Canadian striker Tani Oluwaseyi in the head.
Wayne Rooney said the goalkeeper's action was dangerous and deserved a red card (sending off).
Ex-referee Darren Cann argued the goalkeeper played the ball first, so a red card was not justified.
The referee gave an offside call during the incident, meaning no penalty was awarded.
FIFA rules say a player can be sent off for dangerous or forceful challenges that risk an opponent’s safety.
Olivier Giroud acknowledged both sides, noting the difficulty for the goalkeeper to remove his hands quickly.
BBC invited viewers to share their opinion on whether the goalkeeper should have been sent off.
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After the Knicks lost to the Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, some fans became destructive in the streets. A Knicks fan and father stepped in to stop the chaos and said he would do it again to protect his city.
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The Knicks lost to the Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Fans gathered in the streets following the game.
Some fans acted destructively during this gathering.
A Knicks fan, who is also a father, intervened to stop the destructive behavior.
He said his actions were motivated by care for his city.
He expressed willingness to act the same way if a similar situation happened again.
The story was reported by CBS News correspondent Jared Ochacher.
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Brazil will play Morocco in their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup without Neymar Jr., who is recovering from a calf injury. Brazil is still a favorite to win, while Morocco is seen as a strong contender after recent success.
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Neymar Jr. has a grade-two calf tear and will miss the game against Morocco.
Brazil hopes Neymar can return to training and possibly play against Haiti on June 19.
Neymar is 34 years old and has had serious knee injuries in 2023.
Brazil is considered a favorite in Group C of the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco reached the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup and won the Africa Cup of Nations last year.
The Brazil vs. Morocco match kicks off at 6:00 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium.
Morocco’s recent success and style of play make them a strong challenger in the tournament.
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Canada's men's soccer team is playing in the FIFA World Cup for the second time in a row, after missing the tournament for 36 years. In their opening 2026 World Cup match at home in Toronto, Cyle Larin scored a goal to help Canada earn a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina, marking Canada's first-ever point in World Cup history.
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Canada qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosting the event along with Mexico and the United States.
Their first match was against Bosnia-Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto.
Bosnia-Herzegovina scored first in the 21st minute with a goal by Jovo Lukic.
Cyle Larin was substituted in the 76th minute and scored two minutes later to tie the game.
The match ended 1-1, giving Canada its first World Cup point ever.
Only two Canadian men, Cyle Larin and Alphonso Davies, have scored in a World Cup.
Canada had previously lost all matches without scoring in the 1986 and 2022 World Cups.
Canada will play Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24 to complete Group B matches.
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Phil Mickelson, a famous golfer who has won six major championships, lost his membership at The Farms Golf Club in California due to claims of inappropriate behavior with a female employee. The club investigated the matter and ended his membership. Mickelson has faced other controversies in recent years and is currently taking a break from golf.
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Phil Mickelson is a six-time major golf winner.
The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California revoked Mickelson’s membership after a complaint about inappropriate contact.
The club conducted an independent investigation and provided support to the employee who reported the incident.
Mickelson was asked to leave the golf course during a game when the complaint was made.
He has previously faced controversies including comments about the Saudi backers of LIV Golf and involvement in a federal insider trading probe.
Mickelson has spoken openly about his past gambling addiction and has sought therapy.
He has played only one LIV Golf event this year and is currently taking an extended break from competitive golf.
His current absence from golf is reportedly due to family health reasons, not related to the club incident.
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The New York Knicks made a big comeback to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs by one point, 107-106. This game drew the largest NBA Finals TV audience since 1998, with over 20 million viewers watching.
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The Knicks were down by 29 points early in the third quarter before outscoring the Spurs 58-30 in the second half.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points and made the final play, assisted by OG Anunoby who scored 33 points.
Anunoby scored the winning tip-in shot with 1.2 seconds left in the game.
The Knicks now lead the series 3-1 and need one more win to win their first NBA title since 1973.
Game 4’s broadcast averaged 20.9 million viewers, the highest for a Game 4 since 1998 when Michael Jordan’s Bulls played.
This NBA Finals series is the most-watched overall since 1998, with an average of 19.6 million viewers.
This is the Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years.
The Spurs feature star player Victor Wembanyama and are the favorites for Game 5, which is scheduled in San Antonio.
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FIFA reported that 44,985 people attended the South Korea vs. Czechia match at Estadio Akron during the 2026 World Cup, close to the stadium’s full capacity. However, many soccer fans disagreed, saying photos showed thousands of empty seats. FIFA explained the attendance counts tickets scanned and includes fans standing in other stadium areas, not just those seated.
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FIFA announced the attendance for the match as 44,985 fans.
Estadio Akron’s full capacity is 45,664 seats.
Photos circulated online showing many empty seats during the game.
FIFA said attendance is based on tickets scanned, not just seats occupied.
Some fans chose to stand in concourses instead of sitting in assigned seats.
Fans criticized FIFA’s explanation on social media, doubting the attendance figure.
The controversy comes amid concerns about high ticket prices and “dynamic pricing.”
FIFA works with stadium authorities to verify attendance numbers.
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After the New York Knicks lost a game in the NBA Finals, a large crowd in midtown Manhattan became violent and caused damage. A local man, Balladoli Mieses, tried to stop the destruction, urging people to respect the city, but some ignored him and acted aggressively.
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The Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs.
Fans gathered near a watch party in Bryant Park and became rowdy and destructive.
People fought, damaged property, blocked traffic, and climbed on poles and police vehicles.
Balladoli Mieses, a 32-year-old New Yorker, confronted the crowd to stop them.
Mieses said he acted to protect his city and his daughters’ future.
Police arrested 21 people the night of the game, and 56 people after another incident following Game 4.
Mieses said he would intervene again if similar chaos happens.
The Knicks are preparing for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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The US Men's National Soccer Team will play Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California. This is the first World Cup match held in the United States, and fans are excited to support a team made up of both experienced players and newcomers.
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The match between the US and Paraguay takes place at the Los Angeles Stadium.
It is the first World Cup game hosted in the United States.
The US team includes both veteran World Cup players and first-time participants.
Fans showed their excitement at the FIFA Fan Festival near the match venue.
Other World Cup fan activities and related stories, like celebrations and ticket prices, are mentioned in the article.
The article also references other unrelated news briefly, such as SpaceX going public and severe weather in the US Midwest.
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Jacob Misiorowski threw a complete game with only one hit allowed and struck out 15 batters. His strong pitching helped the Brewers beat the Phillies 6-0.
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Jacob Misiorowski pitched the entire game for the Brewers.
He allowed only one hit during the game.
Misiorowski struck out 15 batters, the most in his career.
The Brewers scored 6 runs in the game.
The Brewers won the game against the Phillies with a score of 6-0.
The game took place on a Friday night.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) will play its first game of the World Cup against Paraguay. The match will take place in Los Angeles, marking the first World Cup hosted by the United States.
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The USMNT faces Paraguay in their opening World Cup game.
The match is scheduled for Friday night.
The game will be held in Los Angeles.
This event is part of the World Cup tournament.
It is the first time the United States is hosting a World Cup.
CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reported on the event.
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