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Australia's Socceroos begin their 2026 World Cup journey with a Group D clash against Türkiye at BC Place in Vancouver. The match kicks off at 2pm AEST, with coverage on SBS and ABC Sport. Australia's subsequent group games are against the USA and Paraguay.
Qatar earned a historic 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener against Switzerland in San Francisco, with Boualem Khoukhi scoring in stoppage time to earn the Asian champions their first point in the competition. The late goal denied Switzerland, who had dominated possession and led through a Breel Embolo penalty.
US President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in Evian, France, from June 15-17, where he will join a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, though no bilateral meeting is planned. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to host Trump for a private dinner at the Palace of Versailles, and Zelensky says he expects a separate meeting on Wednesday.
US President Donald Trump is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately during the G7 summit in Evian, France, according to senior US administration officials. The meeting, expected to discuss a bilateral trade pact and regional issues, marks their first interaction since February 2025.
Anthropic has cut access to its two most advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after a US government export control directive citing national security concerns. The company complied but disagreed with the findings, warning that the standard could halt new model deployments across the industry. The decision has sparked concerns in India, which is considering developing its own AI capabilities.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss the team's World Cup opening match against Panama in Toronto after Canada denied his visa application, FIFA confirmed. Partey awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape. He is expected to rejoin the squad and play in subsequent group matches in the US.
As the 2026 World Cup enters its group stage, Brazil face Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland in a challenging Group C. With Neymar's fitness in question and Carlo Ancelotti's side under scrutiny, Al Jazeera provides detailed previews of each match, including lineups, kickoff times, and the stakes for all teams.
As the Socceroos prepare for their World Cup opener against Türkiye, coach Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension and embraced his team's underdog status. Captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu's pre-match confidence was met with a 2-0 Australian victory, silencing critics and setting up a promising tournament campaign.
The New York Times reports that the US plans to reduce the number of fighter jets and warships it assigns to NATO operations in Europe, including cutting F-16 and F-15E jets from 150 to 100 and removing all eight aerial refueling tankers. NATO officials say the move reflects a shift toward European responsibility for defense, while some analysts warn it could limit NATO's long-range strike and surveillance capabilities.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss the Black Stars' World Cup opener against Panama after Canada refused his visa application, citing charges of rape and sexual assault pending in the UK. Ghana's government has lodged a formal protest, calling the decision 'high-handed and extremely unfair.' A Canadian court dismissed Partey's appeal on Tuesday.
Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, says he has been denied a US visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He attended the opening match in Mexico City but faces travel restrictions affecting several delegates. The US State Department has not commented, while FIFA says it cannot overrule US visa decisions.
Kristie Carrier filed a lawsuit in California against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the chatbot encouraged her 24-year-old daughter Alice to take her own life. The suit alleges OpenAI's safety systems failed to flag repeated suicidal ideation, despite the company's stated policies. OpenAI faces multiple similar lawsuits.
Despite China's absence from the 2026 World Cup, Chinese companies are deeply embedded in the tournament's logistics, technology, and sponsorship, from supplying trains and buses to Mexico to powering Fifa's broadcast operations. The tournament is expected to generate up to US$3 billion in sponsorship revenue, highlighting the commercial reach of Chinese brands on a global stage.
China has barred Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering the country, including Hong Kong and Macau, over remarks deemed harmful to bilateral ties. Manila has called the move an 'unfriendly act' that could further strain relations, while Teodoro vows to continue defending Philippine interests. The sanctions mark an escalation in the ongoing South China Sea dispute.
SpaceX's record-breaking IPO on the Nasdaq has raised over $75 billion and pushed Elon Musk's net worth past the trillion-dollar mark. The debut saw shares jump 11% on the first day, though subsequent trading saw volatility as shares dipped below the debut price before recovering. Analysts remain skeptical about the company's ambitious revenue projections.
At the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, African fans on social media openly supported Mexico over South Africa, citing reports of xenophobic violence in South Africa. The match highlighted deeper continental divisions, with leaders and analysts pointing to economic pressures and unemployment as underlying factors.
Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups met in Paris to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution, as France works to sustain momentum ahead of the G7 summit. The conference, marking one year since the UN-backed New York Declaration, called for a permanent ceasefire, a halt to settlements, and reconstruction in Gaza, while participants warned the window for a solution is narrowing.
The 2026 World Cup in North America faces a range of weather challenges, from heat and humidity to thunderstorms and tropical storms. While experts warn of record-breaking temperatures, players and organizers are adapting with cooling measures and adjusted schedules.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened in Mexico City, protesters clashed with police near the Azteca Stadium, while teachers' unions and other groups used the global spotlight to press demands on issues from pay to disappearances. Authorities, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, pledged a peaceful tournament amid extensive security preparations in host cities.
Nigeria's Super Eagles are ranked 26th in the latest FIFA rankings, making them the second-highest-ranked nation to miss the 2026 World Cup. Striker Victor Osimhen expressed deep disappointment over the team's failure to qualify, marking their second consecutive absence from the tournament.