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FIFA World Cup 2026: Mass shooting near England's Kansas City base camp leaves 9 injured ahead of team arrival

A mass shooting in Kansas City left nine people injured just days before England's arrival for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing renewed attention to tournament security preparations. Police stressed the incident was unrelated to the World Cup and occurred away from official venues. All victims are expected to survive as authorities continue investigating while teams prepare to arrive.

Several A-list celebrities reportedly reject invitations to attend Dana White's Trump-linked UFC event

Days before UFC Freedom 250 transforms the White House South Lawn into an outdoor fight arena, reports suggest several celebrities invited by Dana White, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Adam Sandler and Jared Leto, will not attend. The unusual event, tied to America's 250th anniversary celebrations, continues to generate attention for its political associations, unique setting and high-profile guest list.

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Joe Rogan joins Dana White in criticism of ‘Trump-linked’ White House UFC card: ‘How are you gonna stop the bugs?’

UFC commentator Joe Rogan has raised fresh concerns over the planned White House UFC event, citing extreme heat, insects, rain and broader logistical risks of staging fights outdoors. His criticism echoes UFC president Dana White, who has also warned about environmental challenges, including bugs near lighting rigs. Despite tensions, organisers are pressing ahead with the June 14 “Freedom 250” card at the White House South Lawn.

Arsenal Thobe for Eid? Zohran Mamdani goes viral in bold football-themed outfit at Eid al-Adha celebration

Zohran Mamdani marked Eid al-Adha in the Bronx wearing a custom Arsenal-inspired thobe, blending religious tradition with football identity during a public appearance alongside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The outfit, adapted from Arsenal’s away kit, drew attention online for its symbolic fusion of culture, faith and sport. Mamdani’s message on solidarity and public service framed the celebration as both personal expression and political statement in New York.

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Who made the cut? Host nation USA announce 26-player World Cup squad as Pochettino reveals final list

Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer turned the 2026 World Cup squad reveal into a major televised event in New York City, reflecting the growing profile of soccer in America ahead of a home World Cup. The announcement highlighted a squad built around experienced leaders like Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams, while omissions such as Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna quickly became major talking points.

Where and how to watch USA’s final 26-man World Cup squad reveal: Timings, live stream and full leaked roster

The United States will officially unveil its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup during a live event in New York, with Mauricio Pochettino preparing for his first major tournament as USMNT manager. Leaked reports have already revealed much of the expected roster, including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Gio Reyna, ahead of the host nation’s highly anticipated World Cup campaign next month.

Zohran Mamdani announces 1,000 World Cup tickets at $50 each with free transport for NYC residents

Zohran Mamdani has launched a subsidised ticket programme offering 1,000 New Yorkers $50 access to select 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, including free transport. Framed as a response to soaring ticket and travel costs, the initiative follows Mamdani’s long-running criticism of FIFA’s pricing policies and aims to keep working-class football fans connected to the tournament.