7 World Cup Scandals So Disturbing They Forced Football To Change Its Own Rules Here are 8 FIFA world cup scandals that changed football forever. Bored Panda · Jun 14
Uzbekistan vs Colombia World Cup 2026 Predictions Colombia are heavy favorites at -250 as Uzbekistan make their World Cup debut in Group K at Estadio Azteca on June 17. Sports Lens · Jun 14
Yellow Fever Colombia 2026 Outbreak: 76 Dead Since 2024 with Case Fatality Rate Exceeding 70 Percent as CDC Issues Active Level 2 Travel Notice Yellow fever in Colombia has killed 76 people since 2024, with case fatality rates exceeding 40–70% in some periods. 35 cases and 18 deaths in 2026 alone. Venezuela also reports an active outbreak. CDC Level 2 travel notice covers Colombia and South America. Here is what travelers need to know. Medical Daily · Jun 13
Ship from Colombia laden with food and other goods docks in Cuba to help ease crises A ship carrying nearly 100 tons of food and essential goods from Colombia has arrived in Cuba as part of the humanitarian aid that several countries have sent to the island in recent months as a U.S. energy embargo persists The Independent UK · Jun 12
‘This is what I was born for’: the drought-ridden Colombian town that took on Coca-Cola Femsa – and won While La Calera faced severe water rationing, local springs were being drained by the drinks giant’s franchise. So the residents fought back The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
DR Congo World Cup Odds: Lines, Tips and Group K Value DR Congo sit 37th of 48 teams in the outright market at +100000. Here is whether their Group K odds offer any real betting value. Sports Lens · Jun 11
Colombia World Cup 2026 Picks and Betting Lines Colombia's 2026 World Cup betting odds sit around +4000 outright. Get expert picks, their Group K path vs Portugal, and see where the smart money is going. Sports Lens · Jun 11
Petro Rebukes Trump's Public Endorsement of Colombian Far-Right Candidate: 'Allow the People to Decide Freely' The exchange comes as a new poll shows de la Espriella leading the race with 52.2% support compared with 44.5% for leftist Cepeda Latin Times · Jun 11
Zohran Mamdani wanted to meet Colombian president Gustavo Petro who posted 'Heil Hitler' on X. Trump said 'No' It was supposed to be New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's first meeting with a foreign leader but President Donald Trump nixed the scheduled meeting of Mamdani with Colombian president Gustavo Petro, a fellow democratic socialist. The Washington Post reported that the Colombian government quietly called off the meeting after a… The Times of India · Jun 11
Portugal World Cup 2026 Odds Preview - Top Picks & Betting Lines Portugal sit third in the 2026 World Cup outright market at +800. Their deep squad and favorable Group K draw may make that price worth backing. Sports Lens · Jun 11
World Cup Disruptors: The 10 Dark-horse Teams Capable of Causing World Cup Chaos With 48 teams and an expanded knockout stage, the 2026 Fifa World Cup is ripe for upsets. We rank the 10 dark horses most capable of eliminating a favorite and making a deep run in North America. Latin Times · Jun 10
FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in USA: Full fixture list, EST match timings, where to watch and more Football fans anticipate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will host 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches begin on June 12 and conclude on July 20. The schedule includes opening games, blockbuster group-stage clashes, and a Round of 32. Fans can watch on various broadcasting… The Economic Times · Jun 10
Breaking free from fossil fuels is urgent but hard – Colombia shows why Colombia’s outgoing president Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla and the country’s first leftist leader, came to power in 2022. He promised something few leaders of fossil fuel-producing countries have seriously attempted: to reduce his country’s dependence on oil, gas and coal. The Conversation · Jun 10
Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains Colombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems The Independent UK · Jun 9
AAP · Jun 9 Colombian presidential candidate urges prosecutors to investigate alleged voter coercion Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is urging prosecutors to investigate possible voter coercion by rebel groups in favor of governing party candidate Iván Cepeda
The Independent UK · Jun 9 What TV channel is the World Cup final on? How to watch Spain v Argentina in the UK The matches are all free-to-air on the BBC and ITV
The Times of India · Jun 9 Colombia's president Petro faces backlash over 'heil Hitler' post ahead of election Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparked controversy by posting "Heil Hitler" on social media in response to an AI-generated newspaper column endorsing a right-wing candidate. This remark, made ahead of a presidential runoff, has drawn condemnation from Latin American lawmakers who deem Nazi references unacceptable in political discourse.
The Independent UK · Jun 6 Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels Colombia’s presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who has been endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, could have major implications for the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and Indigenous communities
The Guardian - US · Jun 6 Colombian far-right candidate is latest Trumpian figure in Latin America to ride anti-incumbent wave Abelardo de la Espriella, promising an iron-fist approach to crime, leads polls in country’s presidential runoff election
France 24 · Jun 5 Colombia's Petro blasts Trump for supporting far-right 'drug trafficker' in upcoming election Colombia's President Gustavo Petro criticised US President Donald Trump on Thursday for supporting hard-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer – and fervent Trump supporter – who made a fortune representing drug-trafficking paramilitaries, fraudsters and football stars.
Euronews · Jun 4 10 iconic moments that shaped World Cup history The 2026 World Cup kicks off next week in Mexico City, where joint hosts Mexico play South Africa.
Latin Times · Jun 3 Petro Urges Colombians to Ignore Trump's Endorsement of Presidential Candidate Abelardo de la Espriella Colombian President Gustavo Petro is urging voters to disregard President Donald Trump's endorsement of conservative presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, arguing that foreign intervention has no place in Colombia's democratic process ahead of the June 21 runoff election.
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Colombia's soccer jersey isn't just about sports. It's become a symbol of political division Colombia’s national soccer jersey has become the subject of controversy during the country's bitterly disputed presidential election
France 24 · Jun 3 Colombia's presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer ties with the United States on Tuesday after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda.
Euronews · Jun 2 Miami: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city With seven matches, Miami is expected to deliver one of the World Cup’s most vibrant atmospheres.