Turkey beat the United States 3-2 on Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time goal, handing the Americans their first loss of the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. had already advanced and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
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A permit to close streets near Madison Square Garden from July 2 to July 4 has fueled speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may marry at the arena. City officials confirmed the permit filing, but the couple has not announced a venue.
The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle to clinch a place in the World Cup knockout round. An early own goal and Alex Freeman’s first World Cup goal powered the win as Christian Pulisic sat out with a calf injury.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One could become the first tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season while bringing heavy rain and dangerous flooding from Texas to the Southeast. Flood watches and warnings covered more than 40 million people across the region.
The Knicks’ first NBA championship since 1973 drew celebrations across New York, but police said violence in Manhattan left a 17-year-old shot, five buses destroyed and 63 people arrested. A parade and City Hall ceremony are scheduled for Thursday.
Equipment stolen from England’s World Cup team during transport from Florida to Kansas City has been recovered, the BBC reported. Police said two people were taken into custody as local, state and federal authorities investigated the theft.
The U.S. men’s national team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. Folarin Balogun scored twice in his World Cup debut, while Gio Reyna added a stoppage-time goal.
Canada hosts its first men’s World Cup match Friday in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with fans and officials pointing to soccer’s growing role in the country. The opener comes without injured star defender Alphonso Davies, though coach Jesse Marsch hopes he can return during the group stage.