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2026 World Cup matches, Ukrainian drones & Monica McNutt

2026 World Cup matches, Ukrainian drones & Monica McNutt

Plus: Breaking down resurfaced rumors that Harvey Milk was a pedophile

Izz LaMagdeleine
June 05, 2025

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Is FIFA considering moving 2026 World Cup matches outside US due to concerns over Trump's immigration policies?

An online rumor that spread in late May and early June claimed FIFA was seriously considering relocating scheduled U.S.-hosted 2026 World Cup matches to Mexico or Canada — countries that are already hosting some matches.

According to social media users' posts and videos, this consideration followed FIFA receiving thousands of complaints from players, coaches and fans who refused to travel to the U.S. due to concerns over stringent immigration policies imposed by the Trump administration. Snopes Senior Reporter Jordan Liles has the details, including what role AI played in the rumor spreading online.

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No, Pam Bondi didn't threaten to arrest anyone who calls Trump 'TACO'

"Taco" in this context stands for "Trump always chickens out."

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Video showed Ukrainian drones striking Russian bombers?

The line between games and reality is more blurred than ever.

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Did Jared Goff reject $270M offer from Elon Musk at charity event?

Viral Facebook posts claimed the Detroit Lions quarterback told the billionaire to "spend it on something that actually helps people."

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Caitlin Clark filed defamation lawsuit against ESPN's Monica McNutt?

The rumor spread following McNutt's take on a controversial play during a WNBA game.

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Breaking down resurfaced rumors that Harvey Milk was a pedophile

The rumor came back to life amid efforts to rename a Navy ship christened to honor Milk.