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Spain vs South Korea 2002 and the Disallowed Goals Debate

Spain vs South Korea 2002 and the Disallowed Goals Debate

A look back at the infamous 2002 World Cup quarter-final between Spain and South Korea, a match defined by controversial refereeing and disallowed goals.
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The Soccer Cup Quarterfinal That Left Spain Furious for Decades

The Soccer Cup Quarterfinal That Left Spain Furious for Decades

For decades, a single World Cup quarterfinal haunted Spain. This is the story of the controversial 2002 match that sparked a national sense of outrage.
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Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next summer with the Women's World Cup in Brazil

Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next summer with the Women's World Cup in Brazil

It’s the women’s turn now
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How One Cutback Made VAR the Star of Japan’s 2022 Upset

How One Cutback Made VAR the Star of Japan’s 2022 Upset

Unpacking the controversial VAR decision in Japan's 2022 World Cup upset over Spain and how a 'cutback' and new tech led to the decisive goal.
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World shares mostly gain and South Korea and Japan recover some losses from AI stock sell-offs

World shares mostly gain and South Korea and Japan recover some losses from AI stock sell-offs

World shares have mostly gained and U.S. futures advanced, with markets in South Korea and Japan trading higher after recent declines due to heavy selling of stocks linked to artificial intelligence
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Brand USA Launches 'More to Love' Campaign to Attract World Cup Fans for Future Visits

Brand USA Launches 'More to Love' Campaign to Attract World Cup Fans for Future Visits

Brand USA has initiated a new social media campaign titled 'More to Love' aimed at converting international football fans into repeat visitors to the United States. This follows the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup, where Spain triumphed over Argentina. The campaign, featuring videos set to 'Take Me Home, Country Roads,' highlights America's diverse landscapes and attractions beyond the World Cup host cities. Brand USA President and CEO Fred Dixon emphasized the World Cup as a unique opportunity to showcase the country's diversity and hospitality. Data from Brand USA's AI-powered trip-planning hub indicated that many fans were interested in extending their stay, with road trips and national park visits being particularly popular.
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Why the Stands Can Tell a Better Soccer Cup Story Than the Scoreboard

Why the Stands Can Tell a Better Soccer Cup Story Than the Scoreboard

The final score tells you who won, but the true legacy of a World Cup is written in the faces, songs, and shared emotions of the fans in the stands.
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What made the 2026 FIFA World Cup so special?

What made the 2026 FIFA World Cup so special?

Whether you call it football or soccer, in the past month we all spoke in one language and that is the FIFA World Cup.
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Factbox-Soccer-List of World Cup winners

Factbox-Soccer-List of World Cup winners

NEW YORK, July 19 (Reuters) - List of World Cup champions since the tournament began in 1930 (hosts, winners): URUGUAY 1930 - URUGUAY * Uruguay won the inaugural World Cup by beating Argentina 4-2 in the final in Montevideo. * The first tournament included 13 teams, with only four from Europe.
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Brunello Cucinelli Docufilm ‘The Gracious Visionary’ Sells Internationally Ahead of North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Brunello Cucinelli Docufilm ‘The Gracious Visionary’ Sells Internationally Ahead of North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore‘s docufilm “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary” — about Brunello Cucinelli, the fashion designer known as Italy’s “King of Cashmere” — has been sold to a slew of territories, expanding the film’s global footprint. Sales company Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment has clinched deals that will now see the docufilm released to audiences across Europe, Asia, and […]
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If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

Expect goals in the World Cup final, as history suggests
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Wall Street futures rise, oil prices retreat despite an escalation in fighting by the US and Iran

Wall Street futures rise, oil prices retreat despite an escalation in fighting by the US and Iran

Wall Street futures were rising in premarket trading and oil prices retreated, but not before a gallon of gas in the U.S. breached the $4 level again