The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won't solve it

A long international career, continental honours and a comeback from a serious head injury make Jiménez a central figure as Mexico looks toward 2026

A rapid rise from Birmingham’s academy to Real Madrid and a string of individual honours have made Bellingham one of the most watched players as attention turns to the 2026 tournament

The Argentine captain and Inter Miami star has rewritten football records and cultural reach; his legacy and recent run of trophies make him central to the narratives around the next World Cup, whether or not he plays

A former forward whose globe‑spanning coaching career mixes tactical adaptability, hard edges and a knack for qualifying Mexico for major tournaments

A physics graduate turned professional official, Fischer pairs years of MLS experience with VAR credentials after being named to the 2026 refereeing roster

A long track record on the game’s biggest stages and recent public political visibility make the veteran official one of the most watched referees heading into World Cup 2026

Toronto says local access will be limited to residents and businesses as the FIFA Fan Festival countdown concert starts tournament activity near Fort York and Liberty Village

The city says the World Cup event will bring live entertainment, match broadcasts and food vendors, along with road, transit and parking changes around Fort York and Liberty Village

Countries reliant on imported fuel are giving greater priority to domestic energy as oil and natural gas markets grow more volatile

Tehran says Pakistan-mediated exchanges are continuing, while Trump warns the U.S. is ready to move quickly if Iran does not provide what he called the “right answers

The sell-off came as the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict and resulting surge in crude oil prices sent the yen and other Asian currencies tumbling.

The S&P 500 has reached new highs while crude prices swing sharply, leaving strategists warning that investors may be underestimating the economic drag from disrupted energy flows

The operation, dubbed Project Freedom, is aimed at vessels from countries not involved in the Iran war, but Tehran says U.S. forces entering the strait would be attacked

Analysts say Iran has enough storage to avoid the immediate field damage Trump warned about, even as the blockade squeezes revenue and drives up oil prices