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Twenty-five teams—and two billionaire players—are still competing for a $713,000 trophy and $50 million in prize money. Here are more figures to know about the World Cup.

Wimbledon is offering a $4.8 million winner’s check, but it’s safe to assume money isn’t the motivation for tennis icon Serena Williams, the richest female athlete ever.

Starmer’s resignation follows a string of electoral losses for his party and controversy over his appointment of Epstein-linked Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the U.S.

Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have faced significant friction this weekend as Iran said it shut down the Strait of Hormuz.

The 2026 World Cup’s group stage features plenty of mismatches, including one where 26 teammates have a combined transfer value barely a tenth of a rival striker’s.

The UFC CEO said a proposed fight at Rome’s Colosseum would have cost an estimated $150 million.

See Forbes’ 2026 list of the highest-paid golfers, featuring LIV Golf’s Jon Rahm and the PGA’s Scottie Scheffler among ten stars who made $536 million in the past year.

Washington, D.C., faces the potential for thunderstorms, strong winds and hail during the mixed martial arts fight on the White House lawn.

The Madison Square Garden chairman is famous for his feuds, but he has nothing to complain about on or off the court these days, with the Knicks worth nearly $10 billion.

The two national teams could potentially face each other in the World Cup’s first knockout round.