2026 World Cup fuels online racism, Islamophobia targeting Lamine Yamal

2026 World Cup fuels racist and Islamophobic discourse online in Spain, with national team star Lamine Yamal among the prominent targets as more than 40,000 pieces of hateful content were recorded in June

2026 World Cup fuels online racism, Islamophobia targeting Lamine Yamal

Erdogan congratulates Sanchez on Spain’s World Cup victory in phone call

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Egyptian photographer shoots World Cup with 96-year-old camera

Fareed Kotb’s Project 1930 connects the tournament’s first edition with its latest through a camera produced in the same year the competition began21 July 2026

10 names that defined 2026 FIFA World Cup

As Spain wins its 2nd title, tournament will also be remembered for icons it produced on and off pitch21 July 2026

FIFA investigates on-field brawl after Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Argentina under fire over post-final brawl and controversial political banner displayed during semifinal win against England21 July 2026

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus marks 52nd anniversary of Türkiye’s 1974 peace operation

- Senior Turkish and Turkish Cypriot officials attend ceremony in capital Lefkosa marking Peace and Freedom Day20 July 2026

Triumph, tension and transformation: Defining moments of the 2026 World Cup

From Spain’s triumph to political controversies, the first 48-team World Cup reshaped football on and off the pitch 20 July 2026

PROFILE - Luis de la Fuente cements place among Spain’s greatest football coaches after World Cup triumph

Veteran coach completes historic trophy sweep after guiding La Roja to 2nd World Cup title 20 July 2026

Turkish vice president, top brass arrive in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for 52nd anniversary of Peace Operation

- Vice President Yilmaz attends July 20 Peace and Freedom Day ceremonies, while Defense Minister Guler inspects military units in TRNC20 July 2026

Russia criticizes Germany for barring athletes from European Deaf Youth Games

Moscow urges reversal of decision, arguing athletes with disabilities should not be affected by political disputes20 July 2026

Argentina to declare national holiday for World Cup team's performance: President

Milei promises day of celebration for national squad despite 1-0 final defeat to Spain20 July 2026

EXPLAINER – Who will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup and how will it work?

Tournament spans 6 countries and 3 continents as FIFA marks 100 years of World Cup 20 July 2026

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Turkish sports minister congratulates women's national volleyball team over its championship

President Erdogan congratulates Turkish women's volleyball team over final win against Brazil

Türkiye win 2nd Women’s Nations League title with victory over Brazil

Bahrain F1 Grand Prix to be held in Malaysia in October

Türkiye reach VNL final with straight-sets win over China in Macau

LeBron James signs 2-year deal with Philadelphia 76ers

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