The FIFA World Cup has plenty of ways to make a country famous when they succeed: a goal for the ages, a goalkeeping masterclass, or a star player turning into a meme. But in 2026, with the world the way it is, even losing teams can go viral simply by being nice — cleaning up…
Since it began in 1930, the World Cup’s most memorable moments are rarely the ones that end with a team lifting a trophy. And the 2026 FIFA World Cup is no exception. So far, this tournament has been defined by its underdog celebrations: Curaçao fans erupting after their team walked away with a draw, Cape…
Days before his 39th birthday, legendary striker Lionel Messi gave Argentina fans an unbeatable gift — by becoming the top goalscorer in World Cup history. Just one goal in Argentina’s game against Austria would have put Messi on top of the all-time goalscorer list, at 17 goals. Messi managed two, scoring his second in the…
After satirical paper The Onion bought right-wing conspiracy site Infowars, it faced legal obstacles — but now the people behind it say they’re launching a new Infowars and sidestepping the courts. The founder of Infowars, Alex Jones, declared bankruptcy in 2022 following defamation lawsuits from families of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, which Jones claimed was a…
If the FIFA World Cup were a romantic comedy, Mexico and South Korea would be in the strangers-to-lovers arc. Before their teams even met on the pitch, fans from both countries had already hit it off. In the streets of Guadalajara, supporters have broken into impromptu performances of “Gangnam Style,” greeted one another with chants…
The World Cup has always created unlikely heroes. In 2026, it is also turning them into social media sensations. The latest example is Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, better known as Vozinha, who entered Monday’s match against Spain with roughly 50,000 Instagram followers and a 19-year career largely unknown to casual soccer fans.…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has given the internet plenty to talk about on the field, but one of the tournament’s best side quests is happening far from the stadiums. As international fans travel between host cities, their off-field discoveries have become one of the tournament’s most charming online trends. The 2026 World Cup is…
The New York Knicks just won their first NBA championship since 1973, ending one of the longest title droughts in professional sports, and both New York City and the internet have erupted in response. But you don’t need to be a basketball fan to appreciate what just happened. In fact, we would argue that last…
Do you prefer recording a quick video to writing a text? If so, you’ll really like what Reddit just unveiled. Reddit announced the launch of video comments for all of its users on Thursday. The feature allows any Redditor to upload or record a short-form video reply right in the comments of any post in…
An orange and blue fever has been spreading through the city of New York, as hometown team the Knicks compete in the NBA finals for the first time in 27 years. Donning jerseys and custom airbrushed Knicks merch bought outside their local corner store, residents have been flooding the streets, jumping on top of taxis,…