international sports

Jun
22
2026
World Cup TV
Steve Nease, Freelance
A man and woman sit on a couch with soccer balls for eyes while watching World Cup coverage on television. The woman in a yellow shirt covered in international flags suggests taking a short break from the nonstop games. The man wearing a red Canada shirt and cap responds with a half-hearted agreement.
Jun
14
2026
New U.S. World Cup Jerseys Hide Waldo in Plain Sight
NEW WORLD CUP JERSEYS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a dense crowd of spectators wearing the new red and white striped U.S. World Cup jerseys. The top text notes that the uniforms make it much harder to locate Waldo among the fans. The image references the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The visual plays on the classic Where's Waldo search books by filling the scene with similar striped shirts. The artist's signature appears in the lower right.
Iran War Missile Speeds Past World Cup Soccer Ball
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
The image depicts a missile labeled Iran War flying above a soccer ball labeled World Cup on a light blue background. The missile moves forward with flames and speed lines while the ball shows curved motion trails. The scene contrasts military conflict with an international sports event.
Trump Stands Ready with Attack Dog for World Cup Arrivals
TRUMP’S WORLD CUP by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's cartoon shows a Trump-like border officer holding a welcome sign for the 2026 World Cup while his dog attacks a player in a striped uniform. The scene draws on immigration enforcement imagery at a time when the tournament is set for North America.
Jun
10
2026
ICE Officers in Hockey Gear Stand Ready at World Cup Field
ICE AT THE WORLD CUP by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows five ICE agents dressed in hockey protective gear and holding sticks on a grassy field next to a soccer ball. A FIFA sign appears on the left. The agents wear vests labeled ICE and stand in a line facing forward. The scene references the upcoming 2026 World Cup hosted in North America.
Aliens explain UFO sightings as quest for Knicks and World Cup tickets
TAKE ME TO YOUR TICKETS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
A cartoon published June 8 2026 shows three small aliens on a suburban lawn at night. One points toward a glowing house while a speech bubble urges focus on Knicks or World Cup tickets instead of their leader. A domed UFO rests on the grass nearby. The top banner states the secret to UFO sightings is finally revealed. The scene ties high demand for major sports events to unexplained aerial phenomena.
Trump Puzzled by Soccer Ball as World Cup Approaches
FOOTBALL STARTS SOON. by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
On May 10 2026 Donald Trump appears in a cartoon kicking a globe shaped like a soccer ball. The former president looks down in confusion at the ball near his foot. A speech bubble shows him asking what the ball is doing there. The image coincides with the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament. The cartoon highlights Trump's apparent disconnect from the sporting event.
Apr
12
2026
Bloody Knockout: Turbaned Victor Claims Win in Iran War Round 2 Cartoon
TRUMP BOXING IRAN by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon boxing match depicts a turbaned fighter in a black robe standing victorious with arms raised, exclaiming 'WINNING!!!' in a speech bubble, over a bloodied defeated boxer lying on the mat covered in red blood splatters. A referee bends forward, counting '...7... ...8... ...9...' as stars circle the fallen fighter's head. In the foreground, a bikini clad round girl with long hair holds up a blue sign reading 'IRAN WAR ROUND 2'. The scene unfolds on a blue ring mat dotted with numerous red blood splatters, emphasizing the brutal humorous political knockout. The overall composition uses caricature styles for an irreverent take on conflict themes.
IOC Bans Men From Women's Olympic Sports
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
Mar
26
2026
Trump's Iran Hazard: Golfing into Geopolitical Quicksand
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
This biting political cartoon depicts a caricatured Donald Trump, complete with his signature red MAGA hat, trapped waist-deep in a sand bunker ingeniously shaped like the map of Iran. He's clutching a golf club in one hand, his face contorted as he shouts 'HELP!' into the air, with a small golf ball lying nearby and a sign labeling the pit as 'IRAN HAZARD.' The scene unfolds on a lush green golf course, complete with a distant flag, satirizing Trump's foreign policy misadventures. Through this golf hazard metaphor, the artist cleverly critiques entanglements in Middle Eastern affairs, using humor to underscore the pitfalls of aggressive diplomacy. Tags like trump golfing cartoon, iran hazard political satire, maga hat sand trap, donald trump bunker caricature, golf hazard iran map, and political cartoon trump iran amplify its SEO appeal and sharability.
Neutral athletes fly to the Olympics
NEUTRAL ATHLETES FLY TO THE OLYMPICS by Gatis Sluka, politicalcartoons.com
Neutral athlete is like a wolf in sheep's clothing
NEUTRAL ATHLETE IS LIKE A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING by Gatis Sluka, politicalcartoons.com
Peace Prevails in Gaza
PEACE PREVAILS IN GAZA by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
In this political cartoon, a naked Trump wearing a crown stands on a red carpet, holding a $500 billion cheque for Europe while a suited man kisses his rear, under the Netherlands flag.
NAKED EMPEROR TRUMP KISSED ASS BY NATO by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a naked man with Trump's distinctive hair and face, topped by a crown with a star symbol, standing barefoot on a red carpet. He holds a large cheque labeled '$500 Billion' for Europe and exclaims praise for the country and people. A suited man bends deeply to kiss the naked figure's rear end. In the background, a woman in a yellow dress and a man in a suit stand near a black car, with the Netherlands flag flying above. This setup uses visual elements like the red carpet and flag to frame a scene of exaggerated deference, incorporating tags such as political cartoon Trump NATO, naked emperor Trump satire, NATO secretary general caricature, Netherlands flag political humor, Trump ass-kissing cartoon, and European funding Trump parody for SEO relevance.
The planet on the line
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
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