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The good, the bad and the ugly: Was 2026 World Cup worth it?The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered as the biggest tournament football has ever staged. It shattered attendance records, expanded the field...
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Spain’s World Cup triumph brings brief joy to war-weary GazansPalestinians gathered at cafes in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, erupting in celebration as...
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Football left searching for its soul in World Cup's American makeoverThe 2026 World Cup may be remembered more for FIFA's bold embrace of American sports traditions – from hydration breaks and halftime shows to...
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Spain erupts in euphoric celebrations after 2nd World Cup crownThousands of jubilant fans in Madrid erupted into Queen’s “We Are the Champions” after Spain clinched the World Cup title Sunday. Even passengers...
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Spain dethrone reigning champs Argentina to lift 2nd World Cup titleSpain ended a 16-year wait for World Cup glory on Sunday, defeating defending champions Argentina thanks to Ferran Torres' extra-time winner....
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Israeli settler attack kills 17-year-old Palestinian footballerA 17-year-old Palestinian footballer died on Saturday, a week after he was shot during an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank,...
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Haaland, Messi among top baby name inspirations during World CupIn Peru, there is a wave of new baby Haalands. In Argentina, Lionel has raced up the rankings, and in Mexico a girl was reportedly named after...
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Bukayo Saka hat trick lifts England past France for 3rd placeFinishing third in the World Cup isn't the prize a country spends four years trying to achieve. And it might be more painful for England - and...
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FIFA deletes over 7 million abusive posts during 2026 World CupFIFA has removed more than seven million potentially abusive posts and comments on social media during the 2026 World Cup, a figure the governing...
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Xavi, Mascherano hail Messi as Barca's legacy shapes World Cup finalSunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina may be contested under national flags, but Barcelona icons Xavi Hernandez and Javier...
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FIFA criticized as US visa restrictions shut out World Cup fansFIFA fell short of its promise to deliver the 'most inclusive' World Cup, the Sport & Rights Alliance said Thursday, arguing that strict U.S. visa...
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Yamal renews Rocafonda's faith with World Cup final against MessiThe football pitch where Spain forward Lamine Yamal developed his game in a working-class, multicultural neighborhood outside Barcelona was alive...
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Barcelona’s incredible Camp Nou record sends strong warning to FeyenoordBarcelona’s incredible Camp Nou record sends strong warning to Feyenoord Barcelona will begin their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign...
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Positive Juventus start despite injury concernsPositive Juventus start despite injury concerns Juventus have secured back-to-back victories in the first two games of the season in Serie A,...
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Fifa accused of ‘abusive conduct’ towards women’s football in legal complaintThe legal complaint was first lodged by European Leagues in October 2024
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Como executives to give up seats to elderly fans for Champions League debutComo are embarking on their first Champions League campaign this season
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James Rodriguez tipped for surprise move to join Alessandro Nesta in Serie B - Football ItaliaJames Rodriguez tipped for surprise move to join Alessandro Nesta in Serie B Football Italia
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Fifa accused of ‘abusive conduct’ towards women’s football in legal complaintAn official legal complaint against Fifa has been broadened to challenge its "abusive conduct" towards women’s football in Europe. The case was...
