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Today: June 15, 2026
Today: June 15, 2026

FIFA World Cup

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Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years

Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup
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Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas

Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas

Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas
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World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US

The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee

World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US
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Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay

Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country
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Soccer-Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices

FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for Thursday's World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in

Soccer-Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices
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Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn't granted US visa to attend World Cup

The United States has not given a visa to the head of the Palestinian Football Association even though FIFA typically invites the heads of each national federation to attend the World Cup

Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn't granted US visa to attend World Cup
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Trump's grand sporting season begins with UFC fights on White House lawn

President Donald Trump's run of high-profile sporting events begins this week in Washington, with the U.S. leader eager to project an image of strength

Trump's grand sporting season begins with UFC fights on White House lawn
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3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa

The World Cup's opening match saw three players sent off with red cards, a rarity in international soccer

3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa
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Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay

Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup

Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay
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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

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament
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Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day

Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day

Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day
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Somali World Cup referee denied US entry ahead of World Cup

The Trump administration is defending its decision to bar Omar Abdul-Kadir Artan from entering the US, just days before the FIFA World Cup, over alleged links to a terrorist group. Artan, who was named Africa’s top male referee in 2025, would have been the first Somali to referee at the tournament. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports.

Somali World Cup referee denied US entry ahead of World Cup
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The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more

What makes a memorable FIFA World Cup anthem

The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
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FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices by saying they align with North American sports

FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry
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Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup

Mexico City welcomes the world with the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, but social tensions are rising

Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup
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FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market

FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market

FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market
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Lionel Messi shines on eve of World Cup

Lionel Messi shines on eve of World Cup

Lionel Messi shines on eve of World Cup
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Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home

Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home

Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home
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World Cup referee denied entry to US

World Cup referee denied entry to US

World Cup referee denied entry to US
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At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose

Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction

At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose
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US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup
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Michigan State University researchers helped create the grass for all 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums

Michigan State University researchers helped create the grass for all 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums

Michigan State University researchers helped create the grass for all 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums
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Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday issued a decree ordering federal workers in the capital to work from home on June 11 and suspending school classes to

Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff
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Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than

Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar