World Cup 2026 – Canada: Thousands of Fans Pack Downtown Vancouver Ahead of Qatar Game 2

Thousands of Team Canada fans gathered in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, June 18, ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Qatar at BC Place.

World Cup 2026 – Canada: Thousands of Fans Pack Downtown Vancouver Ahead of Qatar Game

Thousands of Team Canada fans gathered in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, June 18, ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Qatar at BC Place.

World Cup 2026 – Mexico: Colombian Fans Take Over Mexico City Monument After Opener Game

Colombian fans took over Mexico City's Angel de la Independencia monument on Tuesday night, June 17, celebrating their team's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in the opening Group K match of the World Cup at Estadio Azteca.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers returns to the dugout after grounding out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

World Cup 2026 – US: Sprinkler Malfunction Floods Pitch at Halftime of Iraq-Norway Game 3

A sprinkler malfunctioned at Gillette Stadium during halftime of the World Cup match between Iraq and Norway on Tuesday, June 16, flooding part of the pitch near the goal area. Groundskeepers worked to disperse the water, and the field appeared to be back to normal before the second half began.

World Cup 2026 – US: Argentine Fans Erupt at Arrowhead Stadium After Messi Hat-Trick Downs Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their Group J opener at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday, June 16. Excited Argentine fans celebrated inside the stadium after the game.

China: Piglets Freeze on Command as Owner Plays Red Light Green Light

A group of piglets inside a pen in Sichuan province instantly froze when their owner shouted a phrase from the children's game "Red Light, Green Light" on May 5. When the owner entered the pigpen, the piglets began running around in different directions. The owner then shouted, “One, two, three, red light! Whoever moves is a pig!” In an instant, all the piglets stopped moving, as if the video had suddenly frozen. The scene looked like the animals were actually playing the children’s game with their owner.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is congratulated by teammate Alex Freeland after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) high-fives a teammate after the team's victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.