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Today: June 03, 2026
Today: June 03, 2026

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Soccer-Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games

Rights groups raised concerns over the safety of journalists and fans attending the World Cup in the United States on Wednesday, accusing FIFA of allowing a

Soccer-Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games
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Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup

The economic outlook for World Cup host cities isn’t looking good – but there’s still time to change that.

Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel

World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed

The 2026 World Cup is soccer's biggest stage, and for some of North America's rail and bus operators it will be a critical audition.

World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed
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Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
Entertainment|Sports|World

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

Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant
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Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup

Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian

Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup
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The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed

The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed

The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed
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Metro Atlanta short-term rental hosts hopeful for Men's World Cup boom to bookings

Metro Atlanta short-term rental hosts hopeful for Men's World Cup boom to bookings

Metro Atlanta short-term rental hosts hopeful for Men's World Cup boom to bookings
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US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

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US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
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The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty
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Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition

Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament
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Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer says the nation’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA

Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US
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Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won a major trophy with Al-Nassr

Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title
MidEast|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup

Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the whole squad applying for Canadian

Soccer-Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup
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FIFA signs another World Cup sponsor deal with the gambling industry

FIFA has added another gambling industry sponsor to the 2026 World Cup by signing Greece-based betting brand Betano to a regional deal covering Europe and South America

FIFA signs another World Cup sponsor deal with the gambling industry
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FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
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Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US

The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US
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US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet

U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them

US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
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There’s one month until World Cup 2026 kicks off. Here are 5 things to know

There’s one month until World Cup 2026 kicks off. Here are 5 things to know

There’s one month until World Cup 2026 kicks off. Here are 5 things to know
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After outcry, NJ Transit reduces round-trip ticket price to World Cup games

After outcry, NJ Transit reduces round-trip ticket price to World Cup games

After outcry, NJ Transit reduces round-trip ticket price to World Cup games
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Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale

Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11

Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat

The 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat

This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat
Europe|Sports|World

FIFA push for new red-card rules at World Cup approved after Champions League and AFCON incidents

Rules for showing red cards to players at the World Cup have been updated because of two controversies in international soccer this year

FIFA push for new red-card rules at World Cup approved after Champions League and AFCON incidents
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Soccer-Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for 'ICE Truce' at World Cup

FIFA should press the U.S. government to establish an "ICE Truce" for this year's World Cup, including a public guarantee from federal authorities to

Soccer-Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for 'ICE Truce' at World Cup