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Soccer-Socceroos Herrington and Geria out to make most of first World Cup call-ups

Soccer-Socceroos Herrington and Geria out to make most of first World Cup call-ups

By Nathan Frandino OAKLAND, California, June 3 (Reuters) - Lucas Herrington and Jason Geria were born 14 years apart and have taken very different journeys to the World Cup, but both are determined to put their best foot forward after making the cut for the Australia squad.
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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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How Time Zones Change the Way Americans Watch the World Cup

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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The Format Change That Affects World Cup Travel Plans Too

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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Canada Faces Golden Opportunity in World Cup 2026 Group B

Canada Faces Golden Opportunity in World Cup 2026 Group B

Canada Faces Golden Opportunity in World Cup 2026 Group B
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Canada's World Cup 2026 Group B Challenge: A Battle of Styles and Generations

Canada's World Cup 2026 Group B Challenge: A Battle of Styles and Generations

Canada's World Cup 2026 Group B Challenge: A Battle of Styles and Generations
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Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup
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Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M

Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M

Tim Payne has become a viral sensation thanks to influencer Valen Scarsini
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Swiss forward Embolo goes to US embassy for urgent World Cup visa after travel denied

Swiss forward Embolo goes to US embassy for urgent World Cup visa after travel denied

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has applied for an urgent visa at the United States embassy in Bern one day after he was denied boarding the team’s flight to the World Cup
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Soccer-Switzerland's Embolo awaiting clearance to travel to US after visa submission

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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Soccer-Portugal carry hot streak and baggage into Ronaldo's sixth World Cup

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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Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant

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