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Croatia’s Rise Changed How Fans Think About World Cup Power
How a nation of four million people twice defied the odds at the World Cup and permanently altered the definition of a soccer superpower.
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The Format Change That Affects World Cup Travel Plans Too
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's new 48-team format is exciting, but it creates significant logistical and financial challenges for traveling fans.
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Soccer-Switzerland's Embolo awaiting clearance to travel to US after visa submission
(Fixes typo in headline) By Julien Pretot PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - Switzerland forward Breel Embolo is still awaiting clearance to travel to the United States after attending an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Bern on Wednesday to submit a visa application, the Swiss football federation said.
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How Time Zones Change the Way Americans Watch the World Cup
For U.S. soccer fans, watching the World Cup is a battle against the clock. How a fan experiences the tournament depends entirely on their time zone.
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Soccer-Iran beats Mali in last World Cup warm-up before heading to Tijuana
ANTALYA, Turkey, June 5 (Reuters) - Iran will head off to their World Cup base this weekend with a spring in their step after beating Mali 2-0 in a friendly in Turkey on Thursday, even if some uncertainty still clouds their participation in the tournament.
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Canada Faces Golden Opportunity in World Cup 2026 Group B
Canada Faces Golden Opportunity in World Cup 2026 Group B
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Why Italy’s World Cup Reputation Still Matters Even From the Sidelines
Even when they don't qualify, Italy's four-time champion legacy, iconic style, and defensive mystique loom large over the FIFA World Cup.
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Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant
The Mexican soccer federation has lost its latest appeal against FIFA punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur at opponents’ players
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Soccer-Ronaldo heads for sixth World Cup with unfinished business
By Fernando Kallas June 2 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo has bent football's record books into so many shapes that another landmark can almost feel routine but a sixth World Cup at 41 would be extraordinary even by his standards.
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Soccer-Ghana's late coaching switch to Queiroz could boost World Cup hopes
By Mark Gleeson June 2 (Reuters) - A late change of coach ahead of the World Cup might provide a boost to Ghana, who have turned to veteran Portuguese Carlos Queiroz after a run of poor results eroded confidence in his predecessor.
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Soccer-Portugal carry hot streak and baggage into Ronaldo's sixth World Cup
By Fernando Kallas June 2 (Reuters) - Portugal will roll into the World Cup with Cristiano Ronaldo still grabbing the spotlight, a midfield glittering like a jeweller's window and a familiar question lurking behind all the sparkle: Is this finally the year they stop underachieving?
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup
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