The Economist

World in Brief: What’s the deal for the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon

Donald Trump said that ships carrying oil were “starting to move” through the Strait of Hormuz after Sunday’s announcement of a peace deal that would reopen the waterway. Meanwhile Emmanuel Macron, France’s president,

World Cup: Reaction to Sunday's matches & Scotland news conference

All the latest news from the 2026 World Cup, including build-up to today's matches and Scotland's news conference.

FIFA says World Cup games almost at full capacity, empty seats cast doubt

FIFA has said that the tournament will set "new benchmarks for attendance," but empty seats have raised questions over that claim.

Iranian Team Arrives in U.S. for World Cup After Months of Uncertainty

The war had stirred doubts about the team’s participation in the tournament. It is set to play New Zealand in a Los Angeles area stadium on Monday.
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The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern:

China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee

World Cup team send-offs are usually a grand event. Rigorously selected players dressed in dapper suits, waving at fans before they board a plane to represent their countries at one of the biggest sporting events held every four years.

2026 Spain World Cup roster, schedule: Complete list of players, games

Spain is officially set to take on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the entire 26-man squad for the Spain national team.