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Dogecoin's (CRYPTO: DOGE) official X account marked the start of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday by posting images of Shiba Inu dogs in national team jerseys. DOGE Goes Woof-A! The image featured three adorable canines on a soccer field, sporting U.S., Japan, and England jerseys. “Drop ur flag...

On the brink of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) faced a stock downgrade from RBC Capital Markets. The firm lowered its share price target from $70 to $50, citing slower-than-expected revenue growth. The analysts, led by Piral Dadhania, have revised their outlook for the...

On the brink of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) faced a stock downgrade from RBC Capital Markets. The firm lowered its share price target from $70 to $50, citing slower-than-expected revenue growth. The analysts, led by Piral Dadhania, have revised their outlook for the...

Investors looking for a World Cup winner may want to look beyond the soccer field. In a note published Tuesday, Bank of America said the tournament is likely to drive higher beer and soft-drink consumption across the U.S., creating a temporary but meaningful tailwind for beverage companies. Among...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place from June 11 to July 19 could cost U.S. employers over $30 billion in lost productivity, according to a new analysis published Tuesday. The World Cup’s return to the U.S. after 32 years would see 78 matches hosted in 11 American cities, with the...

Cryptocurrency punters are largely convinced that Iran will participate in the FIFA World Cup, despite elevated geopolitical tensions and complications with U.S. visas. Will Iran Play In The US? Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket assigned 94% odds that the Iranian team will play in at...

Governor Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) slammed the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on Wednesday amid uncertainty around train ticket prices to the World Cup 2026 venue in the New York area. In a video shared on the social media platform X, Sherrill said that her administration...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) criticized the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on Tuesday as reports emerged that the New Jersey Transit was going to charge $100 for train tickets to the 2026 World Cup venue. An $11 Billion...

Last week, FIFA announced a multi-year deal naming ADI Predictstreet its first official partner in the prediction market category, with a global rollout planned ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to give fans interactive ways to forecast what happens on the pitch. The move lands as prediction markets...

Mark Cuban, the former owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the participation of NBA veterans in the Olympics. Cuban’s concerns stem from the belief that these seasoned NBA stars are jeopardizing their careers by engaging in the Olympics without any financial...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) landed the U.S. media rights to the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cup adding to its recent push into live sports, set to be front and center with two NFL games on Christmas Day. What Happened: For years, Netflix has been a streaming platform for sports...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly on the verge of striking a momentous television deal with Fédération Internationale De Football Association or FIFA for a new tournament. What Happened: The deal, which is yet to be officially confirmed, would grant Apple the global television rights for a...

Each year, millions of people watch other people play video games across genres like shooting, turn-based and sports. Watching a simulation of a leading sports franchise could have made a big profit for fans who followed along with a prediction for the outcome of Super Bowl LVIII. What Happened:...

The price of Polygon's (CRYPTO: MATIC) token is surging amid its new Portal launch and two expected upcoming two announcements. This comes after the token was selected by FIFA for its digital collectible NFTs. What Happened: DeFi Degen and Alpha Gem Researcher, AstroBoy took to X, on Tuesday,...

There's another proposed "super league" in soccer poised to net a sizable financial boost — this time in Africa, courtesy of Saudi Arabia. The Guardian reports the Confederation of African Football is in talks with Saudi Arabia on a $200 million deal to support the new African...