Leidos CEO Tom Bell explained how the company helps DHS secure events including the World Cup and Super Bowl using drone detection and non-kinetic systems.
WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. Travel Association will join President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday on the heels of a “historic summer travel season,” and they will discuss how to build on its momentum.
WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. Travel Association will join President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday on the heels of a “historic summer travel season,” and they will discuss how to build on its momentum.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. “It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,”
A human trafficking and child exploitation crackdown during the FIFA World Cup in North Texas resulted in numerous arrests and potential victims being identified or rescued.
The Korean Football Association (KFA), the organization that manages the South Korean national soccer team, apologized this week for “inappropriate conduct” and various controversies” after being accused of paying for “sexual entertainment” for foreign referees.
NEW YORK (AP) — It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
A Spanish commercial airline pilot on Sunday pranked his Argentine passengers, making them believe their side had “won” the 2026 FIFA World Cup — revealing the disappointing truth to Argentines moments later after onboard chaos erupted.
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened a years-long run of major international sporting events in the United States, which provided officials with visa and security experience and federal partnerships to build on for the 2028 Summer Olympics, White House Task Force Executive Director Andrew H. Giuliani told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview.
Actor Samuel L. Jackson sparked controversy online over the weekend when he called upon people to cheer against Argentina in the World Cup due it being “historically” racist.
For the FIFA World Cup this past weekend, First Lady Melania Trump mixed high and low luxury items for a sporty look with a nod to the United States.
Spanish soccer player Ferran Torres took a moment on Sunday following his team’s victory in the FIFA World Cup — which he cemented by scoring the game’s only approved goal — to thank God, following his public statements discussing the importance of his Catholic faith.
Argentine law enforcement officials arrested at least 15 individuals in Buenos Aires late Sunday night after riots broke out following Argentina’s defeat at the FIFA World Cup final.
The government of Argentina revealed that it had formally complained to London on Wednesday evening after the HMS Medway, the United Kingdom’s primary guard ship for the Falkland Islands, sailed near the Islands.
Senegal had a dismal run at the FIFA World Cup and exited early despite high hopes for a better result. Now the recriminations are starting with reports Monday alleging the team doctor had no background in sports medicine but rather was a gynecology specialist.
Spain’s former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has found himself at the center of an international controversy with France after he wrote an opinion piece stating the French national soccer team has no Frenchmen.
Colombian forward Jáminton Campaz has reportedly gone into hiding after receiving death threats following Colombia’s World Cup exit, skipping his team’s flight home as concerns over his safety escalated. The 26-year-old became the target of online abuse after missing a
Rosie O’Donnell says she was “horrified” by President Donald Trump requesting that FIFA President Gianni Infantino rescind a red card for U.S. player Folarin Balogun during their round of 16 knockout match against Belgium. “He is able to get away with pretty much everything, and it’s sickening,” the comedian asserted.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Miami, Florida intercepted 22 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride at an air cargo warehouse near Miami International Airport. The officers are part of a special operation targeting narcotics smuggling activity during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla threatened to file a legal action against French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé on Tuesday night, accusing him of “gender violence” after the athlete described her on social media as a “despicable woman unworthy of her post.”
The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, issued a statement on Monday distancing himself from his organization’s decision to reverse a red card suspension issued to American player Folarin Balogun, allowing the striker to play against Belgium on Monday night at the World Cup.
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the governing soccer body in Europe, expressed “disbelief” on Monday over FIFA’s decision to suspend the questionable red card issued against U.S. team striker Folarin Balogun.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) was called a “disgrace” on Sunday for wearing a Mexico jersey during a World Cup watch party.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson was taken to hospital after his side handed Mexico its first FIFA World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, sustaining a post-match stumble Monday night as he rushed onto the field to greet his fellow players.
Europeans have been claiming that FIFA gave the United States special treatment after the organization cleared Folarin Balogun.
U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun said Friday he believes the tackle that got him sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina did not deserve a red card, saying a caution would have been the more appropriate punishment.
A holidaying off-duty Swedish police officer who stepped in to break up a brawl was beaten to death during a World Cup watch party.
Former South Korean national soccer team coach Hong Myung-bo, who resigned last week after a disappointing performance at the FIFA World Cup, reportedly fled the country to Los Angeles on Thursday just days after arriving to an angry mob demanding he return his salary.
The England football team delayed its departure for Mexico City ahead of Sunday’s World Cup last-16 clash over fears spies would do their worst at training sessions to help the host nation.
Soccer fans across the spectrum responded in collective outrage on Wednesday night after a controversial red card.
A man at a World Cup match in Dallas, Texas, got help from more than one person when he thought his wallet was gone forever amid fan excitement.
Eight players on the South Korean national soccer team and their former coach, Hong Myung-bo, attempted to sneak back into the country in the early morning hours of Tuesday after a disappointing loss at the FIFA World Cup last week but were met by dozens of angry fans holding up protest signs and demanding Hong return his salary.
Two people were shot, one fatally, at a World Cup watch party location Sunday afternoon in gun-controlled San Jose, California.
President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea issued a statement on Sunday apologizing to the public after the nation’s soccer team failed to qualify for the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup.
Argentina gave U.S. authorities a list of 35,000 people banned from soccer matches, including 13,000 parents behind on child support, as it seeks to keep them out of World Cup stadiums when Argentina plays in the United States. Argentine National
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told Breitbart News that the “biggest issue” federal agents are facing in securing the events around the FIFA World Cup in North America in 2026 is “counterfeit tickets” that patrons are getting duped with.
Chinese soccer fans – with the backing of state-run propaganda outlets – are cheering on their referees and tchotchke-making factories at the FIFA World Cup in the absence of a competent soccer team.
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said Saturday U.S. travel restrictions on his World Cup team have been be eased for their third group game but that does replace the lack of love from tournament organizers which he claims has damaged their on-field performance.
The Seattle Times was criticized on social media for a post claiming that some fans in Seattle have “mixed feelings” about supporting the United States men’s national team in the FIFA World Cup. In a post on X, the outlet
Canada strolled past Qatar to win 6-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B match on Thursday night, but the contest didn’t end at the final whistle in Vancouver. Far from it.
Multiple environmental organizations, activists, and climate scientists have warned that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could potentially be the most polluting sporting event in the history of humanity — a concern that attracted more attention on Tuesday as FIFA confirmed its president, Gianni Infantino, would be flying often to attend as many soccer games as possible.
