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Soccer-Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says

Soccer-Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says

By Ashraf Hamed Atta and Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD, June 6 (Reuters) - Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.
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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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Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics

Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics

The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere
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Sunderland’s Stars On The World Stage…Who’ll Go The Furthest?

Sunderland’s Stars On The World Stage…Who’ll Go The Furthest?

Phil Smith spins the globe and has a crack at predicting which of the Lads’ World Cup contingent has the best chance!
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Browns stuff, and more: Myles Garrett trade, Brendan Sorsby, Nick Saban, QB competition

Browns stuff, and more: Myles Garrett trade, Brendan Sorsby, Nick Saban, QB competition

From the Browns Myles Garrett trade, Brendan Sorsby, Nick Saban’s push, and more thoughts from Barry
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El Niño's Potential Impact on 2026 World Cup Weather Conditions

El Niño's Potential Impact on 2026 World Cup Weather Conditions

El Niño's Potential Impact on 2026 World Cup Weather Conditions
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How the New World Cup Format Affects Top Seed Strategy

How the New World Cup Format Affects Top Seed Strategy

The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces a 48-team format. We explain how this changes group stage tactics and knockout strategy for top-seeded nations.
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France's World Cup 2026 Strategy Under Didier Deschamps: Balancing Defense and Attack

France's World Cup 2026 Strategy Under Didier Deschamps: Balancing Defense and Attack

France's World Cup 2026 Strategy Under Didier Deschamps: Balancing Defense and Attack
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Four Observations from Germany’s hard-fought 2-1 win over USA

Four Observations from Germany’s hard-fought 2-1 win over USA

Germany won their final friendly before the World Cup
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Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki has solid chemistry in France setup with Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise

Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki has solid chemistry in France setup with Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise

Cherki likes the chemistry he has with FC Bayern’s Michael Olise for France
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Where to Eat, Drink, and Celebrate the World Cup in New York and New Jersey

Where to Eat, Drink, and Celebrate the World Cup in New York and New Jersey

The ultimate eating and drinking guide during the huge soccer tournament in and around NYC
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Bayern Munich’s Bara Sapoko Ndiaye makes Senegal World Cup squad

Bayern Munich’s Bara Sapoko Ndiaye makes Senegal World Cup squad

The FC Bayern youngster is rising faster than anyone could have expected.