Soccer-US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start
Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup
Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut
China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms
Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls
Retail investors build big dreams on small slices of SpaceX
How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah
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Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut
Folarin Balogun chose to play for the U.S. and made a splashy World Cup debut
June 13, 2026Soccer
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A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”
June 12, 2026
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Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation
June 12, 2026
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Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match
Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match
June 12, 2026
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Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup by scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament
June 11, 2026
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Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament
Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament
June 12, 2026
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Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup
Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup
June 12, 2026
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The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
What makes a memorable FIFA World Cup anthem
June 11, 2026
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Soccer-'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues
"Chill, relax" was Gianni Infantino's message on Wednesday as the FIFA president sought to defuse concerns over visa issues
June 11, 2026
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As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games
In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer
June 10, 2026
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Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration
For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.
June 10, 2026
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Messi scores on a penalty as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in its final World Cup tune-up
Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup
June 10, 2026
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Wondering which games to watch at the World Cup? These are the 10 best group stage matches
Wondering which games to watch at the World Cup? These are the 10 best group stage matches
June 09, 2026
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US team settles into World Cup training base with optimism and gratitude for fan support
The U.S. national team already knew it was in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this month as the home team in a World Cup
June 09, 2026
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FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches
June 08, 2026
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Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup
Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during
June 08, 2026
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In Bay Area, World Cup is set to boost fast-growing grassroots soccer
For years, Jorge Bejarano has been one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most passionate soccer fans, banging a drum for the second-tier Oakland
June 05, 2026
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Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky
Popping a cold beer — or two or three — while watching sports at home, at a bar or during a live game is an age-old tradition
June 05, 2026
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Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M
Tim Payne has become a viral sensation thanks to influencer Valen Scarsini
June 05, 2026
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Argentines go into World Cup with atypical mood: tempered hopes
Felipe Mujica is heading into this month's soccer World Cup feeling less anxious than usual.
June 04, 2026
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Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations
Iran is heading to the World Cup amid tensions with the main host nation, creating a unique situation in tournament history
June 04, 2026
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Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer
João Victor Gonçalves, from one of Rio de Janeiro's poorest favelas, has achieved a dream by playing soccer internationally
June 04, 2026
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Swiss forward Embolo goes to US embassy for urgent World Cup visa after travel denied
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has applied for an urgent visa at the United States embassy in Bern one day after he was denied boarding the team’s flight to the World Cup
June 03, 2026
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Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup
The economic outlook for World Cup host cities isn’t looking good – but there’s still time to change that.
June 03, 2026