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Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round

The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic with a 2-0 victory over Australia

The Independent UK

Boston, Scotland World Cup fans brought together in soccer kinship, celebration and love of beer

Scotland fans have brought a festive atmosphere to Boston during the World Cup

The Independent UK

Every Celebrity Spotted at the USMNT’s World Cup Clash vs. Australia

The game in Seattle inspired notable figures from NFL, NBA and the White House.

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From Balogun to Bouaddi: World Cup players face tough choice of national allegiance

Dozens, if not hundreds, of players at this World Cup are playing for a country other than the one in which they were born

The Independent UK

Kickoff-Ready: X-VPN Rolls Out Soccer 2026 Dedicated Servers for Safer Connections

Purpose-built servers across six regions aim to keep the 2026 soccer season smoother, steadier, and more private, wherever fans are watching.

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26 World Cup Images the World Will Never Forget

To celebrate the 2026 World Cup, Sports Illustrated takes a look at 26 photos from the tournament’s history that are simply impossible to forget.

Sports Illustrated

Why Socceroos’ World Cup breakthrough has come at the right time for fractious Australia

A Socceroos squad from diverse backgrounds has broken through just as Australia’s far-right, anti-immigration party surges in the polls – the timing might be perfect

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Canada’s Historic World Cup Breakthrough Marred by Injury to Star Midfielder

Canada secured a first-ever victory at the men’s World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Every Player Who Played for Both Barcelona and Real Madrid

29 stars have worn both jerseys of Spain’s two biggest clubs.

Sports Illustrated

New Zealand defender Tim Payne signs for Paraguay's Olimpia

Tim Payne, a New Zealand defender, will play for Club Olimpia in Paraguay. Payne gained viral fame after a soccer influencer highlighted him. This led to interest from clubs across South America. He has signed a one-year deal with Olimpia. Payne expressed excitement about testing himself in top South American…

The Economic Times

World Cup: what’s just the right height for a soccer player?

It’s a Darwinian jungle out there in sportsland. Players with the right stuff are selected, and those without it end up on the sidelines. If you haven’t got what it takes, they won’t take what you’ve got.

The Conversation

Forget the confected World Cup hostility, the US and Australia mirror each other

The Group D clash between the United States and Socceroos has been hyped as next step in a heated rivalry but the nations are on similar football journeys

The Guardian - AU

Soccer Legend Tim Howard Pinpoints Key Reason Why USMNT Will Beat Australia

The former USMNT star goalkeeper played in three World Cups.

Sports Illustrated

Brazilian fans warned not to dress Rocky statue ahead of Haiti match

Every fan who stopped for a snapshot or a selfie left the bronze fighter exactly as they found him

The Independent UK

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‘Park the bus’, ‘the false nine’ and ‘total football’: what do soccer’s strange phrases mean?

The World Cup captures the attention of passionate supporters all around the world, as well as casual fans who get swept up in the excitement every four years.

The Independent UK

An Uber driver for World Cup fans was injured in Kansas City shootings that also left a man dead

Police say that an Uber driver taking American fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead

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Amazon Workers Asked for a Raise to Cover Soaring Rent, but Management Handed Them an Inflatable Soccer Goal Instead

A perfect metaphor for the corporate approach to worker compensation – flashy distractions instead of real solutions.

The Independent UK

Eleven World Cup jerseys with hidden meanings you probably missed

The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history

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Americans discover 90s dance classic and soccer anthem after England’s World Cup win: ‘This is an average weekend in the UK’

‘Freed From Desire’ has been a mainstay in U.K. soccer culture since it was transformed into a viral chant in 2016

The Conversation

How Messi, Mbappe and Haaland use their brains (as well as feet) to gain a psychological edge at the World Cup

Part of soccer’s beauty lies in its unpredictability.

Sports Illustrated

James Rodriguez Enters Farewell World Cup Dance As Last of a Dying Breed

The Colombian maverick established his World Cup legacy in 2014 and is one of the last remaining classic South American No. 10’s.

Sports Illustrated

Canada Must Still Decide How to Use Alphonso Davies in First Appearance for 15 Months

Davies made his MLS debut at BC Place, where Canada will play Qatar on Thursday.

Euronews

Cristiano Ronaldo faces media backlash as pundits slam Portugal's display against DR Congo

The 41-year-old Portugal captain was hit by a barrage of criticism after a display that fell short of expectations at what is his sixth and, possibly, last World Cup.

Euronews

Ronaldo fails to score in disappointing Portugal opener as England dismantle Croatia in 4-2 win

Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo.

The Independent UK

World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home

While many of the World Cup’s competing nations are wracked by social divisions, some of the teams offer strikingly positive examples of how players from different backgrounds and religious faiths can cooperate

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