The World Cup draw is here. Here's why it matters — and how it will work

Two survivors of a U.S. military strike on September 2 in the Caribbean struggled for an hour to flip their capsized boat while signaling to an aircraft overhead. The incident has raised questions about the nature of the military's actions and the circumstances surrounding the strike, which targeted a vessel suspected of drug trafficking.

President Donald Trump suggested that the United States should rename soccer to football, arguing that the current naming convention does not make sense. This statement was made during the FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., where Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize for his efforts in promoting global peace and unity.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal regarding former President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children of migrants born in the U.S. This appeal follows a lower court ruling that blocked the order, which sought to prevent U.S. agencies from recognizing the citizenship of these children.

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup revealed that the USA will compete against Australia, Paraguay, and one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo in the group stage. This event took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., marking a significant moment as the co-hosts prepare for the tournament starting on June 12, 2026, in Los Angeles.

The FIFA World Cup draw held in Washington, D.C. has placed Team USA in a group with Australia, Paraguay, and one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo for the 2026 tournament. This event marks a significant step as teams prepare for the competition, with Australia currently ranked No. 26 and Team USA ranked No. 14 by FIFA.

The U.S. national security strategy, recently issued by former President Donald Trump, warns of a potential 'civilizational erasure' in Europe, emphasizing the need to prioritize U.S. interests and noninterventionist policies. This strategy reflects Trump's 'America First' philosophy and critiques European leaders for their expectations regarding the Ukraine conflict and NATO expansion.

President Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw held in Washington, D.C., recognizing his efforts to promote peace and unity globally. The event featured performances and highlighted the significance of the upcoming World Cup preparations.

United States President Donald Trump has been awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington, D.C. This recognition marks the first time the award has been presented, highlighting Trump's efforts to promote peace and unity on a global scale.