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Today: June 13, 2026
Today: June 13, 2026

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Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey

Days before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no outward sign that this desolate, trash-strewn parking lot in New

Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey
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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

Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut
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A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup

If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road

A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup
Africa|Crime|Sports|World

Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape

Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto
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Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York

Soccer fans expecting little more than selfies and street noise in Times Square instead found themselves swept into another global spectacle on Friday, the

Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York
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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.”

A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
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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

Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
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Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war

President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency

Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
Australia|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Soccer-Former refugees look to ignite Australia's World Cup

Born in refugee camps to parents displaced by conflict in Africa, three players will show the changing face of Australian soccer at the World

Soccer-Former refugees look to ignite Australia's World Cup
Sports|World

Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty

The Japan Football Association says captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country’s World Cup squad due to a foot injury

Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty
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Trading Day: Peace beckons ... again

Wall Street staged its biggest bounce in two months on Thursday, and oil and bond yields tumbled, after U.S.

Trading Day: Peace beckons ... again
Entertainment|Sports|World

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

Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match
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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

Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match
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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

Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup
Sports|World

World Cup beginner’s guide: What you need to know for the biggest sporting event in the world

World Cup beginner’s guide: What you need to know for the biggest sporting event in the world

World Cup beginner’s guide: What you need to know for the biggest sporting event in the world
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Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand

As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field. Nike needs a win.

Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand
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Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand

The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand
Sports|World

Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup has been picked for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August

Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup
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Scotland World Cup fans arrive in Boston, say they ran out of beer on flight: "I'm going to find Cheers"

Scotland World Cup fans arrive in Boston, say they ran out of beer on flight: "I'm going to find Cheers"

Scotland World Cup fans arrive in Boston, say they ran out of beer on flight: "I'm going to find Cheers"
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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

Soccer-'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues
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Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
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Soccer-World Cup security planners race to counter drone risks

Security planners for the World Cup are preparing for drones to pose one of the tournament's most complicated threats, as officials seek to protect

Soccer-World Cup security planners race to counter drone risks
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After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges 'rethink' of US immigration policy

The United Nations’ top human rights official called Wednesday for a “massive rethink” of immigration policies especially in the United States ahead of the World Cup

After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges 'rethink' of US immigration policy
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Soccer-World Cup waterbreaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters

With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each

Soccer-World Cup waterbreaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters