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Goodbye, Cruel World Cup: Why 3 Big Cities Said No to FIFA

Goodbye, Cruel World Cup: Why 3 Big Cities Said No to FIFA

In Montreal, they’re not preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canadian tourism officials are basking in the glow of another successful Formula 1 race last month and getting set for the city’s summer jazz festival—the world’s largest—all while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Summer Olympics, culminating in The Great Nadia Gathering, where […]
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Why Hosting Makes the World Cup Harder for Americans to Ignore

Why Hosting Makes the World Cup Harder for Americans to Ignore

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the U.S., and its scale, economic impact, and media saturation will make it a cultural event few can avoid.
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Algeria extends national team coach Vladimir Petkovic before departing for US and start of World Cup

Algeria extends national team coach Vladimir Petkovic before departing for US and start of World Cup

Vladimir Petkovic has signed a contract extension to remain the coach of the Algerian national team through July 2028, according to the country's soccer federation
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How Croatia Turned a Small-Nation Story Into Tournament Authority

How Croatia Turned a Small-Nation Story Into Tournament Authority

A nation of under four million, Croatia consistently punches above its weight in soccer. We explore the secrets behind their incredible rise.
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Soccer-England labour to win over New Zealand as Germany defeat USA

Soccer-England labour to win over New Zealand as Germany defeat USA

BRUSSELS, June 6 (Reuters) - Harry Kane's first-half header earned England a 1-0 World Cup warm-up win over New Zealand in Tampa on Saturday, while there were also victories for Scotland, Germany, Portugal and Belgium as teams fine-tune ahead of the tournament's kickoff next week.
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The Champion’s Curse Angle Every 2026 Viewer Should Know

The Champion’s Curse Angle Every 2026 Viewer Should Know

A look at the 'Champion's Curse' in the FIFA World Cup, a bizarre trend of winners failing four years later, and what it means for Argentina in 2026.
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Swiss Striker Breel Embolo Receives Visa for US World Cup After Delay

Swiss Striker Breel Embolo Receives Visa for US World Cup After Delay

Swiss Striker Breel Embolo Receives Visa for US World Cup After Delay
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How far will the USMNT go at the World Cup?

How far will the USMNT go at the World Cup?

And how much pressure is on Mauricio Pochettino to deliver?
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In Bay Area, World Cup is set to boost fast-growing grassroots soccer

In Bay Area, World Cup is set to boost fast-growing grassroots soccer

By Judith Langowski SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 (Reuters) - 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 Roots.
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Katie Shanahan Joins FOX Sports as FIFA World Cup 2026 Reporter, Bringing International Experience to U.S. Audiences

Katie Shanahan Joins FOX Sports as FIFA World Cup 2026 Reporter, Bringing International Experience to U.S. Audiences

Katie Shanahan Joins FOX Sports as FIFA World Cup 2026 Reporter, Bringing International Experience to U.S. Audiences
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The 2026 MMA World Cup | Which country dominates MMA?

The 2026 MMA World Cup | Which country dominates MMA?

Which nation reigns supreme in MMA World Cup?
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World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin

World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin

Most of the stadiums for this year's FIFA World Cup are now considered green buildings and the majority earned their certification in the run-up to the tournament