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Scotland are buoyed by the eight goals they scored in their last two games.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

According to one ad buyer, a 30-second spot during early games costs some brands roughly $200,000, but jumps to around $750,000 when the U.S. national team is playing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Four games, three opening ceremonies, victories for two of the host nations and an eye-catching performance in an entertaining draw for the third.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

This summer, World Cup games have introduced commercial breaks smack in the middle of each half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

“If war never comes,” a Life magazine article suggested, “children can claim it for a hideaway, father can use it for poker games, and mother can count on it as a guest room.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin