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For Iran’s diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?

When Iran’s national soccer team walks onto American soil this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will do so against the backdrop of an Iranian government crackdown against protesters in January, an ongoing war launched by the U.S. and Israel in February, and a four-month digital blackout affecting…

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How the US finally fell in love with soccer

When Roberto Baggio missed a penalty in the 1994 Fifa World Cup final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, more than 94,000 people were there to watch Italian heartbreak and Brazilian ecstasy.

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This free Garmin watch face is perfect for World Cup fans — see every match and live scores at a glance

The soccer World Cup is about to kick off in earnest, and this free Garmin watch face is the perfect way to keep up to date with the competition.

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Striker: The Dog That Became the Face of the 1994 World Cup

Warner Bros. Animation created an iconic World Cup mascot still remembered decades later.

Sports Illustrated

Is Elliot Anderson Worth $160 Million Amid Record-Breaking Man City Offer?

The Nottingham Forest midfielder could soon change soccer history.

Sports Illustrated

'This is inequality': Canberra juniors table powerful petition as ACT Minister raises sexism concerns

"We're sending the wrong message to young women."

The Canberra Times

Airbnb Hosts Are Giving Away Free 2026 World Cup Tickets in 16 Cities

Airbnb is giving soccer fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: select hosts in the 16 cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup are including free match tickets as part of guest stays. From the group stage through the final, travelers can now book accommodations that come with access to live matches in…

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World Cup 2026: All the best food and drink deals from McDonald’s to Starbucks

Several chains and restaurants will begin offering deals June 11

The Independent UK

Ranking the 16 FIFA World Cup Stadiums

Each 2026 FIFA World Cup host stadium offers a unique experience.

Sports Illustrated

Airbnb giving away World Cup tickets with select home bookings — here’s what to know

The men’s soccer championship begins June 11 at Mexico City Stadium

The Independent UK

World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived

The Independent UK

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches

The Independent UK

As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games

In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer

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Municipal governments are often slow to act, except when FIFA comes to town

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off, millions of soccer fans around the world will be following the tournament taking place across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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SI:AM | The Casual Fan’s Guide to the World Cup

You might not be a huge soccer fan, but that shouldn’t stop you from following the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Who is Omar Artan? The Somalian World Cup referee denied entry to the US

The Somali referee was due to become his country’s first to officiate the World Cup

The Independent UK

Soccer offers West Bank Palestinians an escape as the World Cup kicks off

As the FIFA World Cup gets underway on June 11, with Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia among the Arab nations set to compete, soccer remains both a passion and a struggle for many Palestinians in the Israeli- occupied West Bank.

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Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots

In 1994, the last time U.S. stadiums hosted the World Cup, an average ticket cost US$58. The most expensive ticket for the final could be grabbed for $475.

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Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration

When Haiti’s soccer team lines up against Scotland on June 13, 2026, its players will be representing the Caribbean nation at a World Cup for the first time since 1974. They will also embody the complexities and possibilities of Haiti and its diaspora.

Tom’s Guide

World Cup quiz special: show us what you know about everyone's favorite soccer tournament

To celebrate the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we've made a bumper pack of quizzes – can you ace all 3?

The Independent UK

Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home

Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home

Sports Illustrated

The Ultimate Team World Cup Performance: Brazil in 1970

Some legendary squads have revolutionized the World Cup over the years.

The Independent UK

A street in The Hague is drenched in orange as Netherlands soccer fans celebrate the World Cup

Soccer fans in the Netherlands are gripped by orange fever as the World Cup approaches

The Independent UK

Mexico World Cup celebrations overshadowed by bubbling social tensions and protests

World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world

Tom’s Guide

I'm training like an elite soccer player using these 4 strength and recovery tips from Man City W.F.C.

Improve strength, power and stability by training like elite female soccer players using these four strength and recovery tips, inspired by Manchester City W.F.C.

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