A WNBA coach expressed disappointment with her team after failing to win for &#8220;the gays&#8221; on Pride Night.
&#8220;We should’ve done it for the gays,” Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve joked after the team lost 84-79 to the Washington Mystics on Sunday night. “We didn’t get it done.”
Reeve made the remarks during a <a href="https://www.fox9.com/sports/cheryl-reeve-after-lynx-pride-night-loss-we-shouldve-done-gays">post-game press conference</a> after a reporter explained that Minnesota had a near-sold-out crowd of close to 12,000 fans. The Lynx were one of twelve teams to host a “Pride Night” during the 2026 WNBA season, with each franchise scheduled to host one at some point throughout the end of the month.
For many sports fans, Reeve&#8217;s comment highlights how deeply identity politics have become embedded in professional sports. In March, the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/nba-team-drops-player-over-gay-pride-comments-sparks-backlash-from-christian-athletes?author=Zach+Jewell&amp;category=News&amp;elementPosition=undefined&amp;row=0&amp;rowType=Vertical+List&amp;title=NBA+Team+Drops+Player+Over+Gay+Pride+Comments%2C+Sparks+Backlash+From+Christian+Athletes">NBA dropped a player</a> after he declared the league&#8217;s LGBT celebrations as &#8220;unrighteous.&#8221; 
“The world can proclaim LGBTQ, right?” Jaden Ivey <a href="https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2038738011270316391" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. “They proclaim ‘Pride Month’ in the NBA. They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say, ‘Come join us for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness.’ They proclaim it. They proclaim it on the billboards. They proclaim it on the streets. Unrighteousness.”
Recently, major and minor league baseball teams hosted “Pride Nights&#8221; that were met with controversy. 
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp stood up for his Christian faith by inscribing a Bible verse in silver next to the rainbow logo on his cap, The Daily Wire previously <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/giants-pitcher-refuses-to-hide-christian-faith-during-pride-night">reported</a>.
“The rainbow is a symbol of God’s covenant with us, and we as believers stand firm in that … There’s no hate at all,” Roupp told reporters. “It’s just what I stand for and what I stand in, I believe in God.”
The York Revolution, a minor league team, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/baseball-team-forfeits-game-over-pride-jerseys">forfeited</a> its game after players declined to participate in Pride Night.
Minnesota currently sits atop the WNBA standings at 13-4, with the loss to the Mystics being its second since May 17, 2026.

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi became the all-time leading World Cup goal scorer on Monday, passing Germany’s Miroslav Klose as the new record holder with 17 goals. 
Messi scored in the 38th minute in his second game of the group stages against Austria with an assist from Facundo Medina. In the opening minutes of the game, Messi missed an opportunity for the record after he was awarded a penalty kick, which went wide right.  
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The GOAT stands alone.
MESSI BECOMES THE ALL-TIME LEADING GOALSCORER IN MEN’S FIFA WORLD CUP HISTORY 🇦🇷 <a href="https://t.co/aWY9thIuUG">pic.twitter.com/aWY9thIuUG</a>
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) <a href="https://x.com/FOXSports/status/2069113349954998775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2026</a></blockquote>
After securing a hat-trick in his country’s opening group stage match against Algeria last week, Messi skyrocketed from fourth place to a first-place tie for most career goals in the tournament’s history. He also became the first player to appear in six different World Cups for his country, with his first coming in 2006.
The greatest of all time, as some declare him, also has the most Ballon d’Or trophies and Golden Ball trophies. He also holds the most goal contributions during the World Cup, and most goals with a single club.
With four goals and counting through two games, Messi is also on pace to win his first ever World Cup Golden Boot, which is awarded to the highest goal scorer during the tournament. In 2022, Messi finished as the runner-up behind France’s Kylian Mbappé.
Later in the match, Messi scored his second goal in the fifth minute of injury time of the second half, increasing the record to 18.
Messi will look to increase the record as Argentina aims to win back-to-back World Cups, a feat that hasn’t been done since Brazil accomplished it in 1958 and 1962. Argentina will take on Jordan in their final match of the opening round of the tournament.

Argentina v Algeria: Group J – FIFA World Cup 2026

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The second weekend of the 2026 World Cup saw the tournament favorites get back on track and set themselves apart from the rest of the field, while Cape Verde continued its fairytale run.  
Friday afternoon was also highlighted by the United States <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/team-usa-takes-major-step-forward-in-home-field-world-cup-run?author=Drew+Berkemeyer&amp;category=undefined&amp;elementPosition=25&amp;row=3&amp;rowHeadline=Latest+News&amp;rowType=Vertical+Carousel&amp;title=Team+USA+Takes+Major+Step+Forward+In+Home-Field+World+Cup+Run">securing</a> Group D and advancing to the knockout round after its 2-0 win against Australia. America&#8217;s opponent in the following round has yet to be determined. 
After surprising draws in their opening matches, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Spain proved why many predict them to win the tournament. 
Brazil followed its disappointing 1-1 tie against Morocco in its opening game with a hot first half against Haiti. Matheus Cunha scored the first two goals at the 23rd and 36th minutes, setting the tone for what would be a dominant first half. Brazil’s star Vinícius Júnior scored in the third minute of injury time in the first half for his second goal of the young tournament, and Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0.
The Dutch have not lost in regulation or extra time since the 2010 World Cup final against Spain. On Saturday, the Netherlands continued its record of consecutive World Cup matches without a loss by picking up its 14th straight against Sweden in a commanding way. 
Led by two goals in the first 20 minutes of the first half from Brian Brobbey and two in the first 10 minutes of the second half by Cody Gakpo, Netherlands won 5-1, propelling them to the top of Group F with Japan.
Coming off a 7-1 win, Germany struggled against Ivory Coast, who led the powerhouse 1-0 at the end of the first half following Franck Kessié’s goal in the 30th minute. The German national team was saved when Deniz Undav was substituted into the game with 30 minutes remaining in regulation. 
Undav, who came off the bench and scored in their last game, scored two goals to pull off the comeback against Ivory Coast, one of them coming in the fourth of six minutes of stoppage time in the second half.
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WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT? 🤯
GERMANY TAKES THE LEAD IN STOPPAGE TIME! <a href="https://t.co/hVrMbRwxFx">pic.twitter.com/hVrMbRwxFx</a>
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) <a href="https://x.com/FOXSports/status/2068453457523032554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2026</a></blockquote>
Sunday’s slate started off with Spain’s dominance. After tying 0-0 against Cape Verde and Vozinha’s heroics in goal, the Spaniards got back on track against Saudi Arabia.
The 18-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal made his presence felt in his first career World Cup start, scoring just 10 minutes into the game for his first goal of what is presumed to be many for Spain.
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LAMINE YAMAL MAKES HISTORY WITH HIS FIRST-EVER FIFA WORLD CUP GOAL! 🇪🇸
In just the 10th minute of his first start, the 18-year-old finds the scoresheet for Spain <a href="https://t.co/lCRbt56lo5">pic.twitter.com/lCRbt56lo5</a>
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) <a href="https://x.com/FOXSports/status/2068728884355289195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2026</a></blockquote>
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal kept the scoring going with two goals in three minutes to give them a 3-0 lead at halftime, and the Spaniards eventually won 4-0.
Fan-favorite Cape Verde continued its magical run in arguably the best game of the weekend against Uruguay. After putting up a clean sheet in its last time out, Cape Verde got on the board quickly thanks to a deep free kick from Kevin Pina for the country’s first-ever World Cup goal.
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ABSOLUTE GOLAZO FOR CAPE VERDE&#8217;S FIRST-EVER FIFA WORLD CUP GOAL 🇨🇻
Kevin Pina with a historic moment for his country! <a href="https://t.co/yHUEczi56z">pic.twitter.com/yHUEczi56z</a>
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://x.com/FOXSoccer/status/2068822091885883586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2026</a></blockquote>
Uruguay responded at the end of the first half, with Maxi Araujo and Agustín Canobbio each scoring within seven minutes of each other to take a 2-1 lead heading into the half. Cape Verde’s Helio Varela miraculously tied things up after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera left the goal in a disastrous moment for Uruguay.
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EMPTY NET GOAL 🚨
Cape Verde equalizes after Muslera gets caught in no man&#8217;s land! <a href="https://t.co/wI6Y4iRAbf">pic.twitter.com/wI6Y4iRAbf</a>
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://x.com/FOXSoccer/status/2068838395829276922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2026</a></blockquote>
This tie keeps Cape Verde alive in the group stage with one game remaining. If Cape Verde wins its final game against Saudi Arabia and Spain beats Uruguay, it will advance to the knockout stages for the first time in World Cup history.
With a ton of action this past weekend, Monday’s matches feature potential historic moments and offensive powerhouses on display.
Argentina takes on Austria in their second game of group play. Lionel Messi, coming off his first career hat-trick during this tournament, will look to become the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history with his next goal. France’s Kylian Mbappé, who is quickly rising up the same list, and Norway’s Erling Haaland will look to build on their two-goal performances.

Spain v Saudi Arabia: Group H – FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup Favorites Bounce Back, And The Magic Continues For Cape Verde

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The Tartan Army has decided to give back to Boston charities after <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/boston-has-fully-embraced-the-tartan-army-takeover?author=Gus+Wilson&amp;category=undefined&amp;elementPosition=30&amp;row=3&amp;rowHeadline=Latest+News&amp;rowType=Vertical+Carousel&amp;title=Boston+Has+Fully+Embraced+The+Tartan+Army+Takeover">drinking their pubs dry</a> and drastically increasing revenue.
Fans of Scotland’s national team, also known as the Tartan Army, have taken over the New England area for their team’s first two matches in the 2026 World Cup. Local bars have reported “triple” the number of sales since their arrival. 
In their first act of kindness, the fans were <a href="https://x.com/1scottishbanter/status/2067301916686635123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2067301916686635123%7Ctwgr%5Ec5bee34e271161d31d97a59ad51293d1464d3146%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailywire.com%2Fnews%2Fboston-has-fully-embraced-the-tartan-army-takeover">picking up</a> after themselves. They followed that up with thousands of dollars of donations to local organizations.
“If we can help ease the pain, it’ll make their life a little bit better, why shouldn’t we help out in some way?” a member of the Tartan Army said in an <a href="https://x.com/PeterAdamSmith/status/2067357629437935814">interview with ITV News’ Peter Smith</a>. “I hope that message spreads as well. It’s that simple.”
The tradition of donating to their hosts communities spans two decades as the army follows Scotland all over the world.
The Tartan Army visited Hasbro Children&#8217;s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, where they later donated $10,000 for cancer research. Sarah Frost, the hospital&#8217;s president, even met up with the fans to personally thank them for the five-figure donation.
“The energy, the excitement, the love, the passion that you all bring, you know Providence is a smaller community, but you have won the hearts and minds of everyone here,” Frost told the fan in the interview.
“Job done,” the fan replied with a smile.
The fans made their next stop at Horizons for Homeless Children in Roxbury, a Boston neighborhood. Members of the army toured the center, played bagpipes for the children, and capped it off with a $1,200 contribution.
“All we were seeking to do was to come with the Tartan Army, spread a little peace, hope, and goodwill and make a difference to the American people,” a Tartan Army “soldier” <a href="https://x.com/kumoriRaver/status/2067386250298789958">told NBC10 Boston</a>. 
Scotland’s last match in Boston takes place June 19, 2026, against Morocco. The Tartan Army will follow the national team to Miami for their final group stage match, where they will surely continue the tradition of donations and drinking bars dry.

Scotland Fans – FIFA World Cup 2026

After Drinking Boston Dry, Tartan Army Leaves Behind A Massive Surprise

After Drinking Boston Dry, Tartan Army Leaves Thousands For Local Causes

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The New York Knicks celebrated their long-awaited NBA Finals win with a parade on Thursday, and fans couldn’t help but notice a glaring mistake at City Hall.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani&#8217;s administration hung banners for each player on the team, showcasing their last names and jersey numbers — and fans quickly noticed that something was amiss. Dillon Jones, who wore number one for the Knicks this season, had the number 33 on his banner, which has been retired for 23 years in honor of Hall of Famer and Knicks legend Patrick Ewing.
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Dillon Jones <a href="https://t.co/Hmkp0fMwMC">pic.twitter.com/Hmkp0fMwMC</a>
— SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) <a href="https://x.com/sny_knicks/status/2067577129055768781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2026</a></blockquote>
Pictures of each banner were posted by SportsNet New York on social media. Fans not present for the parade were stunned by the mistake associating Ewing’s legendary 33 with Jones, who has not worn the number since his preseason stint with the Washington Wizards last year. 
That was the only time in Jones’ young career he wore the number, and didn&#8217;t wear it in a regular season game because he was cut by the Wizards before opening night.
Ewing’s number was retired by the Knicks in 2003 in honor of his Hall of Fame resume and his 15 years with the franchise. He was responsible for the Knicks’ championship appearances in 1994 but was injured, and he missed their last appearance in 1999.
Ewing was also in attendance for multiple of the Knicks’ playoff victories on their championship run, and sat court-side for the series-clinching Game 5. 
Jones appeared in fewer than forty minutes of championship play in 2026, but is now a two-time NBA champion after playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder last season. With the Thunder, Jones wore the number three.

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Wednesday’s slate of World Cup games saw more shocking outcomes and dominant performances.
One of the tournament favorites stumbled in a game many expected to be a blowout, while a second contender put on an offensive clinic. Elsewhere on the slate, a West African team snatched a win in stoppage time, and a South American team pulled away late after a tight first half.
In the first match of the day, Portugal took on the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the country’s first World Cup appearance in 52 years. Portugal, on the other hand, has competed in the tournament every year since 2002 and is still attempting to bring home the one trophy that star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is missing from his case.
Portugal scored the opening goal of the game thanks to a header from João Neves in the sixth minute, leading fans to think this might be a similar game to Germany’s 7-1 win over Curaçao. The result ended up being more comparable to the improbable result <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-goalkeeper-who-shocked-the-world-had-one-wish-after-the-match">seen</a> in Spain vs. Cape Verde.
Yoane Wissa of the DR Congo scored in the fifth minute of first-half added time for the country’s first-ever World Cup goal, leaving Portugal fans stunned and sending DR Congo fans into a frenzy, including the few watching the game in enemy territory in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Look at these DR Congo fans celebrating in the middle of thousands of Portugal fans 🇨🇩 <a href="https://t.co/WtMzcBJJvw">pic.twitter.com/WtMzcBJJvw</a>
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://x.com/FOXSoccer/status/2067319362432930179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2026</a></blockquote>
These were the only two goals of the match, as both defenses stood strong, resulting in both countries only receiving one point in Group K for the tie, 1-1. Many viewers began questioning whether or not Ronaldo should continue starting for Portugal, as he has been goalless in his last 10 games in major tournaments.
“This may be the deepest Portuguese team they’ve ever had at a World Cup, but I think they’re better if Ronaldo comes off the bench,” Taylor Twellman <a href="https://x.com/SportsCenter/status/2067448681054208178">told</a> ESPN during his appearance on the Scott Van Pelt Show.
England vs. Croatia was a much higher-scoring affair, with the stars of England showing up in a 4-2 victory. 
Harry Kane, the country’s captain, started things off for England with a penalty kick goal in the 12th minute after being granted a re-kick due to the goalie jumping before Kane kicked the ball. The final 10 minutes of the first half were a back-and-forth affair. 
Croatia’s Martin Baturina tied the game up at the 36-minute mark, which was followed up by Kane’s second goal of the first 45. As the half came to an end, Petar Musa made it 2-2 right before the break.
England’s Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford helped the Three Lions pull away in the second half, scoring at the 47th and 85th minutes, respectively. The offense proved ready to potentially win England its second-ever World Cup, with the first being 60 years ago.
The most exciting moment of yesterday’s slate came in the 95th minute of the Ghana and Panama game. After a rainy, defensive game for both halves of regulation, Caleb Yirenkyi of Ghana broke the tie in stoppage time and gave them three points in Group L, putting them in first place along with England.
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GHANA SCORES ITS FIRST GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP IN STOPPAGE TIME! 🇬🇭
Caleb Yirenkyi puts it in the back of the net! <a href="https://t.co/CucTJ9UYjM">pic.twitter.com/CucTJ9UYjM</a>
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://x.com/FOXSoccer/status/2067413485072593118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2026</a></blockquote>
Colombia pulled away from Uzbekistan late in last night’s match, helping them take sole possession of Group K with three points and a two-goal differential to put Portugal on the ropes early in group play.
Following Wednesday’s results, the second weekend of the 2026 World Cup has plenty of matches to look forward to. Tonight, the other two host countries for this tournament will play in their second group stage game, with Canada taking on Qatar and Mexico squaring off against South Korea.
Friday, the USMNT takes on Australia in a pivotal game to determine who will gain sole possession of the Group D lead. A win would give the United States six total points and a commanding lead to advance to the knockout stages. Scotland will likely continue to <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/boston-has-fully-embraced-the-tartan-army-takeover">drink Boston dry</a> as they face off against Morocco, and Brazil will attempt to bounce back against Haiti after their draw with Morocco.
Saturday features powerhouses Spain and Belgium looking to avenge their surprising ties in their opening matches, while Vozinha looks to lead Cape Verde to another impressive result after his seven-save performance against Spain. Sunday’s games look to make history, as Lionel Messi is one goal away from breaking the all-time World Cup record, and France’s Kylian Mbappé is not far behind after his recent two-goal performance.

Portugal v Congo DR: Group K – FIFA World Cup 2026

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Momcozy is a top choice for mothers when they purchase a breast pump, but a potential connection with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has raised concerns about customers&#8217; personal information being harvested by the Chinese.
Since Momcozy is a Chinese-based company, it could be required to share information with the group under China’s laws. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) — who chairs the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee — expressed his unease with Momcozy possibly sharing customers&#8217; information with the CCP.
“We have already seen cases where foreign adversaries such as China have sought to exploit U.S. laws to acquire information that could be used against individuals and our national interests,” he explained in a letter sent to Momcozy on Wednesday that was obtained by The Daily Wire.
The HELP Committee, led by Cassidy, recently launched an investigation following the U.S. Department of Education’s report revealing that foreign entities aligned with the CCP were trying to “influence American universities.&#8221; He also has looked into numerous cybersecurity lapses that put private American data at risk.
The private information that is shared with Momcozy not only puts the parents at a potential risk, but their newborns as well, according to Cassidy.
“As we consider steps to protect families from having their information misused, we must pay particular attention to protecting the safety of our children,” Cassidy wrote.
The HELP Committee sent a letter to the chief executive officer of Momcozy, Athena Pan, Wednesday afternoon to better understand how Momcozy protects the privacy of these families.
In the letter, the HELP Committee addressed three specific protocols that Momcozy follows, requesting answers to numerous questions regarding how privacy is protected. The three protocols targeted are “detailed person information” that is collected, Momcozy’s headquarters in China, where the information is “transferred” and “processed,&#8221; and products connecting to Momcozy’s app via bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
The Senate committee also raised questions regarding Momcozy&#8217;s use of information, what personal information is actually being stored, and any sharing of information with the Chinese Communist Party. 
&#8220;In the last five years, has Momcozy shared any information of individuals who reside in the United States with the Chinese Communist Party or the Chinese government?&#8221; the letter asks, adding, &#8220;What privacy and security protocols does Momcozy have in place to ensure this information is not improperly accessed?&#8221;
The HELP Committee requests answers to their questions by July 6, 2026.
Momcozy did not respond to The Daily Wire&#8217;s request to comment.

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Scottish soccer fans have settled into their new home for the first two games of their first World Cup appearance since 1998 — Boston, Massachusetts — and they are making quite an impression. 
Boston, thus far, has welcomed the Scots with open arms and even passed laws to keep their party rolling.
Members of the Tartan Army — diehard Scotland national team fans — have made themselves at home in Boston over the last week following their opening game win over Haiti, 1-0. The victory didn’t stop on the field, and businesses around the city benefited from the influx of Scots — and a well-timed change in state and local laws made just for this summer.
Sam Adams Boston Taproom, one of the more well-known bars in the New England area, was shocked by the ability of the Tartan Army to drink the entire pub dry over the weekend. Sam Adams told local news that they drank four times as much as what is normally consumed over a four-day holiday weekend.
“We’ve never seen anything like it,” Billy DeCain of the Sam Adams Boston Taproom <a href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/are-scottish-soccer-fans-drinking-all-of-the-beer-in-boston/3966171/">told local NBC News</a>.
Hennessy’s Bar, another famous spot in Boston, was also left in disbelief after reviewing its numbers from the opening weekend of the tournament.
“We’ve been here for over 30 years, and we’ve never seen anything like it,” Noelle Somers, chief operating officer of the bar, told the Boston Globe. “We tripled St. Patrick&#8217;s Day.”
The record-breaking sales across the city derive from what Scots are dubbing the “Tartan Army Bill.” 
Last week, the Boston Licensing Board passed a measure allowing 144 establishments to stay open an hour past the usual closing time through July 31 under a state law signed by Governor Maura Healey.
“This bill will provide more opportunities for people to celebrate with their community for the World Cup and the other exciting events we have happening this summer for MA250,” Governor Maura Healey said in a statement after she signed the bill.
Scottish fans caught wind of the measure over the weekend — dubbing it the &#8220;Tartan Army Bill&#8221; — and repaid the hospitality with a full rendition of the U.S. national anthem in a Boston bar.
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The Scots took over Boston and they belt out OUR anthem, word for word, in a pub!
The Europeans and Japanese at the World Cup have made the world appreciate America.
(Maybe they can teach the Democrats). <a href="https://t.co/zA7rhdL1cs">pic.twitter.com/zA7rhdL1cs</a>
— Buzz Patterson (@BuzzPatterson) <a href="https://x.com/BuzzPatterson/status/2066883493674754099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
It is even being reported that a city worker said Scotland fans were leaving the areas where they were celebrating so clean that he barely had to even do his own job.
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A city worker cleaning up after a Tartan Army party said around 2,000 fans had been drinking and having fun&#8230; but left the area so clean he didn&#8217;t even need help tidying up.
Party hard. Bring the atmosphere. Make pals with the locals. Leave no mess behind 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 <a href="https://t.co/4Ci4KLqkJP">pic.twitter.com/4Ci4KLqkJP</a>
— Scottish Banter (@1scottishbanter) <a href="https://x.com/1scottishbanter/status/2067301916686635123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2026</a></blockquote>
European World Cup tourists across the country are falling in love with the United States, and the Tartan Army is clearly no exception.

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Boston Has Fully Embraced The Tartan Army Takeover

Following an all-time underdog World Cup performance, Cape Verde’s Vozinha has become a household name overnight. Now, the United States is trying to make the goalkeeper feel more at home by bringing his mother to the country to watch him play.
Josimar José Évora Dias, who simply goes by Vozinha, shocked the world Monday afternoon with a clean sheet against the global soccer powerhouse Spain. In a game where many expected the tournament-favorite Spanish national team to demolish Cape Verde, the 40-year-old had seven saves in the all-time performance as Cape Verde tied Spain 0-0. 
Immediately after the game, an emotional Vozinha brought up how his mother could not watch his rise into superstardom in person.
“My mom, she didn’t manage to be here because of the visa,” Vozinha <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IUOWBNJoc2E">told reporters</a>. “The money you had to pay for the visa, we didn’t manage [to get it] on time, and I would like [her] to be here.”
The goalkeeper was referring to the bond, which can be up to $15,000, that Cape Verde and 49 other countries’ citizens are required to pay due to high rates of overstaying their visas once they acquire it. But it appears that neither Vozinha nor his mother realized the Trump administration waived the bond for &#8220;athletes and team members — including coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives,&#8221; which is clearly <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/countries-subject-to-visa-bonds.html">stated on the U.S. State Department&#8217;s travel web page</a>. The State Department said it has no record of Vozinha’s mother, Ana Candida Évora, applying for the visa. 
As of Wednesday morning, however, it seems like Évora will be able to see her son put on for his country.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) put out a press release on Wednesday, explaining how he will be actively working with the State Department to bring together mother and son.
“No mother should miss the chance to see her child make history. Upon learning of this development, I spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and asked the State Department to do everything in their power to ensure that his mother can attend Cabo Verde’s next match,” Jeffries <a href="https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/06/17/leader-jeffries-statement-on-cabo-verde-goalkeepers-mother-attending-next-world-cup-match/">stated</a>. 
“It is a privilege to announce that Vozinha’s mom will be able to secure a visa in time to attend their game this Sunday against Uruguay,&#8221; he added. &#8220;All fees have been waived consistent with official policy. Travel arrangements are now being made for mother and son to reunite in Miami.”
Vozinha’s World Cup story will not soon be forgotten by any of the 530,000 Cape Verdeans. He now looks to turn the performance into an unthinkable run with his mother in the crowd as Cape Verde takes on Uruguay on Sunday.

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Tuesday’s World Cup action may have provided the best day of the young tournament. While all the favorites dominated in expected fashion, the stars of the sport put on brilliant performances, with one even altering the history books.
France’s Kylian Mbappé, Norway’s Erling Haaland, and Argentina’s Lionel Messi all powered their country to strong victories in their opening matches with all scoring at least two goals apiece. However, the legendary Messi one-upped both of the young superstars with a hat trick that lifted his legacy to yet another level.
The moment of the day, and of the tournament so far, came in the reigning World Cup champion Argentina’s first game. In its quest to be the third team ever to win back-to-back tournaments, the first since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, Argentina, led by Messi, put on a show.
One of the greatest players in the history of the sport scored all three goals for Argentina in its 3-0 win over Algeria. Messi, who turns 39 next week, earned his first career World Cup hat trick 20 years after his first-ever World Cup goal. This catapulted him into a tie for first in total goals in World Cup history with Germany’s Miroslav Klose, a record Messi will likely break later in the tournament.
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FIFA WORLD CUP HAT TRICK FOR MESSI! 🇦🇷
Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for the most goals in Men’s FIFA World Cup history with 16 🐐 <a href="https://t.co/vw6bl65w7s">pic.twitter.com/vw6bl65w7s</a>
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) <a href="https://x.com/FOXSports/status/2067074983470289137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2026</a></blockquote>
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In the first game on Tuesday, France beat Senegal 3-1. After a surprisingly scoreless first half, the French phenom Mbappé scored the first goal of the match during the 66th minute, putting him at fourth all-time in World Cup goals. At the time, the goal tied him with Messi, who has played in three more tournaments than Mbappé.
Bradley Barcola got on the board for France in the 82nd minute, extending the lead to two goals. In the fifth minute of added time, Senegal was able to get on the board thanks to Ibrahim Mbaye. In a tournament where goal differential can be so important, however, Mbappé scored an amazing second goal to finish the game 3-1, making him the all-time leader in goals for the country.
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Absolute GOLAZO from Mbappé! 🇫🇷
Kylian Mbappé is now France&#8217;s ALL-TIME leading goalscorer <a href="https://t.co/5phfectcIY">pic.twitter.com/5phfectcIY</a>
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) <a href="https://x.com/FOXSports/status/2066989861270176193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
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In Norway&#8217;s first appearance in the World Cup since 1998, Haaland stole the show. He scored the first two goals of the tournament for his country in a highly anticipated World Cup debut. While Iraq’s Aymen Hussein scored at the 39th minute between the two Norwegian goals, Norway was able to pull away with two goals, including an own goal from Hussein in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
The final match took place at midnight Eastern time, as Austria and Jordan faced off in San Francisco. Austria proved why they were the heavy favorite, winning 3-1 following a penalty kick goal by Marko Arnautovic in the 12th minute of added time in the second half to extend its lead back to two.
Argentina and France proved why they are some of the favorites of the 2026 World Cup, while Norway put its offensive power on display.
More global soccer giants start their World Cup runs Wednesday afternoon.
Portugal takes on the Democratic Republic of Congo in Cristiano Ronaldo’s final chance to win the one trophy he has yet to earn in his illustrious career. England&#8217;s quest for its first World Cup in 60 years starts against Croatia.
The final two games of the day feature Ghana taking on Panama, and Colombia, who many see as a “sleeper” team in this year’s World Cup, going up against Uzbekistan.
Only time will tell if Wednesday&#8217;s slate of games can live up to the dominance that the stars of soccer put on for fans on Tuesday.

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Texas Tech University star quarterback Brendan Sorsby is planning to withdraw his lawsuit against the NCAA and declare for the NFL’s supplemental draft in a shocking move, foregoing his final year of college eligibility. 
Just over a week after a Texas state court <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/court-rules-star-qb-can-return-after-ncaa-banned-him-over-gambling-admission">granted him an injunction</a> to suit up for the Red Raiders for the 2026-2027 season, Sorsby decided to leave college football for good and prepare for a potential career in the NFL. 
Both the spoken and legal backlash flooded in following the ruling on June 8, 2026. The University of Georgia and University of Nebraska were publicly boycotting facing Texas Tech on their schedule until the NCAA made a decision. Just hours before Sorsby’s decision, the Big 12 Conference, in which Texas Tech competes, sued the university to relieve the injunction he was granted.
Sorsby transferred from the University of Cincinnati to Texas Tech following two years with the program after spending his first two seasons with Indiana University. In those two seasons at Indiana, Sorsby wagered at least $90,000 — with some of his bets placed on the football team. The NCAA then banned Sorsby and took away his eligibility — but he sued the association and had regained it for next season.
Following the announcement, Sorsby took to social media to express his gratitude for those supporting his future endeavors.
“I am grateful for the support from my family, my Tech coaching staff, teammates, the community, and so many others who have encouraged me to address and learn more about this important issue,” Sorsby <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZoOnUOxP2u/?igsh=MW90NXB5ZGltM2x4dg%3D%3D">posted on his Instagram account.</a> “As my journey continues, I remain fully committed to and focused on being the best I can be, both on and off the field.”
In an attempt to continue his football career, Sorsby will apply for the NFL’s supplemental draft that will take place later this summer. The supplemental draft is a separate event from the NFL Draft that we see every April; teams will blind bid their 2027 NFL Draft selections for a player that was not able to declare for the draft due to an issue with their eligibility. The highest draft pick bid will draft that player and forfeit the pick in the following NFL Draft.
There have only been three players selected in the NFL’s supplemental draft in the last 15 years: Jalen Thompson in 2019, Josh Gordon in 2012, and Terrelle Pryor in 2011. All three had careers of at least seven years.
It is unknown whether any team will risk their future picks to select Sorsby, as his off the field concerns are what brought about his current predicament. NFL executives will have to decide whether Sorsby has learned from his six figure gambling decisions, or whether his football career will end in disappointment.

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On Monday, Groups G and H began their group play in the 2026 World Cup, ending in a strange result of four ties across all matches.
International soccer giants such as Spain and Belgium took the field, surprisingly struggling against lesser competition. On the other side, the later matches of Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay and Iran vs. New Zealand finished in draws, leaving the groups open for anyone to win.
Spain, which is one of the odds-on favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, tied 0-0 with Cabo Verde, also known as Cape Verde, in the most shocking result of the young tournament so far. The confidence in Spain was so high that one Polymarket bettor lost $1 million in an attempt to profit only $80,000.
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🚨BREAKING: Someone just put $1M on Spain to WIN their match vs Cape Verde today
This pays out is $1,085,943.48 on Polymarket <a href="https://t.co/7ODo3dJ7Pl">pic.twitter.com/7ODo3dJ7Pl</a>
— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) <a href="https://x.com/PolymarketSport/status/2066535625965154595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2026</a></blockquote>
Cape Verde, the second-smallest country in the entire field by population, held its own against one of the most lethal teams in the world. Forty-year-old goalkeeper Josimar Dias, who goes by Vozinha, willed Cape Verde to the draw, finishing with seven saves in an all-time underdog performance. 
Vozinha’s legendary performance gained him quite the following on social media, jumping from 45,000 followers to 4.3 million in less than 12 hours during and following his clean sheet against Spain. As of Tuesday afternoon, he is up to 8.2 million followers.
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LOOK WHAT IT MEANS TO CAPE VERDE! 🇨🇻
40-year-old Vozinha and his teammates were emotional after stunning European giants Spain in a goalless draw <a href="https://t.co/tyFAwkFOg7">pic.twitter.com/tyFAwkFOg7</a>
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On the other side of the age spectrum, Spain’s teenage phenom Lamine Yamal surprisingly came off the bench in the 71st minute in this affair. While Yamal was recovering from a recent injury, Spain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, recently said he was in “perfect condition.”
Spain and Cape Verde will receive one point for the draw, but more importantly for Spain, the team is now facing questions about its chances to win the World Cup.
Unlike Spain, Belgium did not have any million-dollar bets placed on it to beat Egypt, but the team did have to play from behind following a 19th-minute goal from Emam Ashour. Belgium’s equalizing goal came from its all-time leading scorer Romelu Lukaku just seconds after he was substituted into the game. Lukaku forced an own goal off Egypt’s Mohamed Hany in the 66th minute.
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay saw a late goal in each half from both sides. Abdulelah Al-Amri of Saudi Arabia scored in the 41st minute, which was followed nearly 40 minutes later by Maxi Araujo’s for Uruguay in the 80th minute.
The Iran-New Zealand match was more of a back-and-forth affair, but Elijah Just’s two goals for New Zealand in the 7th and 54th minutes ended the game in a tie. With continued conflict between the United States and Iran, Iran&#8217;s national team was forced to fly back to its training camp in Tijuana following the game — one of several <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-special-rules-governing-irans-world-cup-team">serious safety measures</a> the United States plans to take while Iran competes in this year&#8217;s tournament.
All eight teams received only one point and finished with a score differential of zero following the draw, leaving Groups G and H open for the taking.
On Tuesday, some of the other favorites to win this year’s tournament will have their first match of group play. 
France will look to begin their revenge tour after losing to Argentina in the final of the 2022 World Cup when they take on Senegal. Erling Haaland and Norway go head-to-head against Iraq as they both look for a potential deep run in the tournament. Following that, Argentina and Lionel Messi will look to go back-to-back as they take on Algeria in their first game. Finally, Austria and Jordan will kick off at midnight ET to close out the day.

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