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Today: July 04, 2026
Today: July 04, 2026

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After a magical day of World Cup action, the Round of 16 kicks off

After a magical day of World Cup action, the Round of 16 kicks off

After a magical day of World Cup action, the Round of 16 kicks off
Science|Sports|Technology|World

This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history

FIFA's high-tech ball is responsible for one of the most dramatic climaxes to a World Cup match ever

This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans

Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia

Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans
Africa|Europe|Sports|World

Belgium coach Garcia says he was not criticizing African teams with World Cup comments

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia says he was not criticizing African soccer when describing “those teams” who lose their tactical shape following his side’s improbable comeback victory over Senegal at the World Cup

Belgium coach Garcia says he was not criticizing African teams with World Cup comments
Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Across the parking lot from the World Cup, baseball beckons

World Cup fans making their way into Kansas City's match venue are met right across the parking lot by an unmistakable reminder of a U.S.

Soccer-Across the parking lot from the World Cup, baseball beckons
Sports|Travel|World

Portugal wraps up World Cup stay in Palm Beach Gardens

Portugal wraps up World Cup stay in Palm Beach Gardens

Portugal wraps up World Cup stay in Palm Beach Gardens
Europe|Sports|World

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal
Sports|World

Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?

World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player

Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
Sports|World

France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi

France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup, moving one behind Lionel Messi on the tournament’s all-time list and tying him with the Argentina great in the race for the Golden Boot at this year's tournament with six apiece

France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi
Sports|World

Penalty shootouts at the World Cup are a drama of 'inhumane' pressure

The World Cup is in the lose-and-go-home stage of the tournament and the pressure keeps rising with every minute of every match

Penalty shootouts at the World Cup are a drama of 'inhumane' pressure
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Monterrey turns into a sea of Mexico green, even without El Tri on the field

Mexican fans in Monterrey are embracing the World Cup spirit, even though their national team isn't playing in the city

Monterrey turns into a sea of Mexico green, even without El Tri on the field
Europe|Sports|World

False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop

Another World Cup, another early exit

False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop
Business|Sports|World

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators are seeing record betting on this year's World Cup

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action
Sports|World

Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup

Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late in injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup

Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup
Entertainment|Opinion|Sports|World

The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament

The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament

The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament
Sports|World

Landon Donovan believes the USA can win the World Cup. They just need a lot of good breaks

Landon Donovan believes the USA can win the World Cup. They just need a lot of good breaks

Landon Donovan believes the USA can win the World Cup. They just need a lot of good breaks
Economy|Sports|World

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Spending billions of dollars and attracting some of soccer’s biggest stars doesn’t guarantee success at the World Cup

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Sports|World

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record

Lionel Messi has become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
Sports|World

Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts

Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan

Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts
Sports|Travel|World

World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32

Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32

World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32
Sports|World

Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw

Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup
Sports

Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round

Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following a 0-0 result against Saudi Arabia

Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
Entertainment|Sports|World

Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale

Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in