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Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer

João Victor Gonçalves, from one of Rio de Janeiro's poorest favelas, has achieved a dream by playing soccer internationally

The Independent UK

Inside the $9 billion World Cup: How Gianni Infantino built a FIFA-dom with a tight grip on soccer’s biggest global event

FIFA's president has vastly expanded its powers over the past decade, despite criticism of his tight control of the sport.

Fortune

World Cup Influencer Goes Viral Wearing Only Soccer Stickers In Jaw-Dropping Post

A Brazilian influencer sparked a viral frenzy by covering herself in 1,000 stickers ahead of the World Cup.

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Mega gallery: the best junior sport photos from May action

See all the photos from soccer, badminton, hockey and AFL Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Congo's soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola

Congo is still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health concerns related to the Ebola crisis

The Independent UK

With NWSL expanding and MLS rescheduling, an Arizona businesswoman is making a pitch

Vicki Mayo has plans to build a fully-enclosed, natural-grass soccer stadium in Mesa. What team will play there is far less certain

The Guardian - US

Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup

When the U.S. last hosted the World Cup in 1994, the event drew unexpectedly large crowds. At that time, soccer wasn’t as popular among Americans as it is now, so expectations for attendance had been fairly low.

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Colombia's soccer jersey isn't just about sports. It's become a symbol of political division

Colombia’s national soccer jersey has become the subject of controversy during the country's bitterly disputed presidential election

The Independent UK

Battle of football influencers delivers Australia’s Kai Trewin 100k Instagram followers

Socceroos defender subject of viral campaign to make him ‘Cristiano Ronaldo of World Cup’ as New Zealand’s Tim Payne surpasses All Blacks

The Guardian - AU

Brave Afghanistan women's soccer team alive and kicking

Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia, and their dreams of playing international soccer may soon become reality.

AAP

'Underdog' Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match

Oakland's three biggest professional sports franchises have all left but the 'underdog' city of the Bay Area appears the perfect match for the Socceroos.

AAP

No Payne, big gain: Socceroo's social media boost

Days after Tim Payne became the talking point of world football after his low profile went viral, Socceroo Kai Trewin is experiencing his own social media rise.

AAP

From ‘USA94’ to now: how soccer has changed since the last American World Cup

The United States hosted its first World Cup in 1994.

The Conversation

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

The Independent UK

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MLS Sets Historic Record Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The World Cup kicks off in less than two weeks across North America, home to the U.S.’s top flight, Major League Soccer.

The Canberra Times

Watch: new video reveals hoons' heartless damage to Canberra sportsgrounds

Police update on looming "criminal damage" crackdown.

Fortune

U.S. Soccer is using AI to scout 70 million teenagers. The former consulting CEO running the federation calls it a 'paradigm shift' for the sport

For 30 years, soccer has been "the sport of the future." Could a World Cup on home soil and an AI-powered talent revolution make it the sport of now?

The Independent UK

Angryginge devastated after mother’s house burns down on day of Soccer Aid triumph

Angryginge has revealed that his mother’s house burnt down on the same day of his Soccer Aid victory.

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The Independent UK

Pele’s iconic World Cup final jersey heads to auction as fans get chance to own a piece of football history

Pele’s famous World Cup jersey is heading to auction

The Independent UK

Haiti soccer star cleared to play at World Cup as he is finally granted US visa by Trump administration

Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti’s national soccer team living in the Caribbean country, has been granted a visa to travel to the US

The Guardian - US

Has the World Cup arrived yet? In the US, it depends on who you ask

Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some players

Sports Illustrated

‘A Responsibility’—USMNT Legend Predicts 2026 World Cup Run, Reflects on 1994

Alexi Lalas was the breakout star of the USMNT in 1994, the last time the U.S. hosted the men’s World Cup.

The Independent UK

Why soccer fandom in Latin America feels almost sacred

Soccer devotion in Latin America extends far beyond the stadium

The Independent UK

Afghan women’s football team back on international stage after escaping the Taliban

The Afghan women’s team escaped the Taliban before returning to the international stage

Sports Illustrated

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