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Two Fans Are Being Paid $50,000 to Watch the FIFA World Cup From a Cube in Times Square

Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto were selected from more than 6,000 applicants to watch all 104 World Cup games from a specially built cube in Times Square. The pair will earn $50,000 each for the five-and-a-half-week assignment as fans gather outside to watch them follow the tournament. The stunt turns World Cup viewing into a public attraction in New York.

By Nischay Rathore

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7 minutes ago

Zlatan Ibrahimović Predicts Panama Will Get Thrashed at the World Cup

Ibrahimović said he was most excited for Group L, predicting England and Croatia to fight for the top spot, and Ghana to cause an upset. He had harsh words for Panama. "I don't wanna be disrespectful, but I don't see Panama. Unfortunately, in this group, I think they will be the punching bag." Zlatan is supporting Croatia in the tournament.

By Ankit Sharma

Oh Hyeon-Gyu’s Barefoot Ritual Precedes South Korea World Cup Winner

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Oh Hyeon-Gyu’s Barefoot Ritual Precedes South Korea World Cup Winner

Oh walks onto the pitch barefoot before every game as his unique pre-match ritual. The Beşiktaş forward scored the winning goal on his World Cup debut for South Korea against Czechia. He put them into a 2-1 lead in the 80th minute. Oh had netted four goals in a six-match span before the tournament.

By Nischay Rathore

Hwang In-beom Named Superior Player of the Match for S. Korea vs Czechia Game

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Hwang In-beom Named Superior Player of the Match for S. Korea vs Czechia Game

Hwang starred as South Korea came from behind to beat Czechia 2-1 in their World Cup opener. The Feyenoord midfielder scored the 67th minute equalizer and assisted the winner. He is the third South Korean ever to achieve a goal and an assist in one World Cup game. Hwang was named the superior player of the match.

By Nischay Rathore

South Korea Claim First World Cup Opening Win Since 2010

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South Korea Claim First World Cup Opening Win Since 2010

South Korea staged a comeback to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener. They have won their opening FIFA World Cup match for the FIRST time since 2010. Oh netted the 80th minute winner after Hwang equalized in the 67th. The Taeguk Warriors last achieved this feat with a victory over Greece at the 2010 tournament.

By Nischay Rathore

World Cup Opener Hit by Anti-Government Clashes Outside Estadio Azteca

about 1 hour ago

World Cup Opener Hit by Anti-Government Clashes Outside Estadio Azteca

Violence erupted outside the stadium during Mexico City’s opening ceremony, while Shakira performed inside. Anti-government protesters hurled objects at riot police, who responded with batons and shields. A man reportedly suffered a heart attack amid the crowd surge near the gates. Demonstrators cited cartel violence, poverty and Mexico’s roughly 130,000 missing people as anger over hosting costs mounted.

By Nischay Rathore

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