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What time is the US World Cup game?

The Americans — who enter the tournament ranked No. 17 in the world — hope that matches on their home soil can lead to a World Cup breakthrough.

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What time is the US World Cup game?

The Americans — who enter the tournament ranked No. 17 in the world — hope that matches on their home soil can lead to a World Cup breakthrough.

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Center-left ·News report
The Hindu4m ago

South Korea vs Czechia LIVE, FIFA World Cup: Second Group A match underway

South Korea eyes a strong start against Czechia; Son Heung-Min relishes his fourth FIFA World Cup

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Center ·News report

What countries have won the most World Cups?

​While Wall Street firms have locked in their predictions for the next World Cup winner, it's no doubt that some nations have tasted the glory more than others.

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Center-left ·News report

Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos

Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.

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Center ·News report

30 couch-friendly snacks for your World Cup watch party

Throw your sensible dining rules out the door for a while with cheesy melts, nachos, loaded chips and more for your very-early-morning (and afternoon) viewing pleasure.

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Center-left ·News report

30 couch-friendly snacks for your World Cup watch party

Throw your sensible dining rules out the door for a while with cheesy melts, nachos, loaded chips and more for your very-early-morning (and afternoon) viewing pleasure.

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Right ·News report

Alphonso Davies out for now. But when will Canada’s captain appear in World Cup?

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MRI test results "showed very positive signs"

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Left ·News report
TheGrio51m ago

Somali referee Omar Artan barred from US World Cup duty, to officiate UEFA Super Cup Final

Artan will be the first African referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final on Aug. 12. Somali soccer referee

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Center-right ·News report

Upgraded Fan Duel promo code offers $350 in bonuses for South Korea vs. Czechia in the World Cup

The World Cup continues tonight when South Korea faces Czechia at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. A Fan Duel promo code isn't required to start earning $350 in bonuses with a $5 bet on the ma...

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Center ·News report

Shakira kickstarts World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City

The World Cup 2026 opens with a vibrant ceremony as Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and a cavalcade of Latino stars blend with Indigenous Mexican displays at the Estadio Azteca.

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Center ·News report

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli meets K-pop, and Labubus at World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City

Salma Hayek also made a surprise appearance.

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Center ·News report

Mexico fans get the party started in Canadian bars as World Cup kicks off

Atmosphere in Toronto and Vancouver was otherwise subdued as both cities await first matches

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Center ·News report

What time is the US World Cup game?

The Americans — who enter the tournament ranked No. 17 in the world — hope that matches on their home soil can lead to a World Cup breakthrough.

Open source
Center ·News report

What time is the US World Cup game?

The Americans — who enter the tournament ranked No. 17 in the world — hope that matches on their home soil can lead to a World Cup breakthrough.

Open source
Center ·News report

Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty

TOKYO (AP) — The Japan Football Association said Thursday that captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country’s World Cup squad due to a foot injury. Later the Liverpool midfielder anno...

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Center-left ·News report

Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty

The Japan Football Association says captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country’s World Cup squad due to a foot injury

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Center ·News report

World Cup 2026 in LA: Everything you need to know about watch parties, fan events, pop-ups

Here's a list of local watch parties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, official fan festivals and things to know as the tournament gets underway.

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Center ·News report

Mexico national soccer team fans celebrate World Cup victory at Kansas City, Kansas, watch party

Fans of the Mexico national soccer team gathered at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, for a World Cup watch party.

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Center-left ·News report

2026 World Cup: Sounders reserve GK Max Anchor adopted by Belgium

The Sounders' third goalkeeper, Max Anchor, was adopted by Belgium, which is using the Sounders' headquarters in preparation for the FIFA Men's World Cup.

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Center-left ·News report

How to Buy Tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Here's where ticket prices stand as the group stage gets underway

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Center ·News report
France 241h ago

Iran football team trains in Mexico as World Cup campaign begins

Iran's national football team held its first open training session in Mexico on Thursday, offering a glimpse of a squad preparing for the World Cup under the shadow of conflict with the US,...

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Center ·News report

DR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantine

DRC squad arrived on a flight from Paris after US authorities insisted they serve a 21-day quarantine period elsewhere.

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Center-right ·News report
Daily Mail18m ago

World Cup reporter goes viral for walking out in the middle of live TV broadcast to ask Shakira for a photo

An Argentine journalist abandoned his post in front of a microphone in order to seize his chance to get a picture with Colombian pop icon Shakira at the opening match of the World Cup.

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Center ·News report
Oregonian3h ago

Portland’s soccer fans celebrate World Cup with outdoor watch party

The 2026 World Cup has finally begun and "Soccer City, USA" knows how to celebrate.

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Left ·News report

Socceroos celebrate migrant roots and address anti-immigration sentiment before World Cup – video

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The Socceroos have addressed growing anti-immigration sentiment in a powerful video message before the World Cup, speaking of their pride in their heritage and playing for the national team...

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Center ·News report

FIFA World Cup transit plan finalized in NJ

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (PIX11) — Fans and commuters are getting ready for the first FIFA World Cup match at the stadium in New Jersey on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. PIX11 New...

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Center ·News report

Who is Freddy LA7? German fan going viral as he travels across the US for the World Cup

Who is Freddy? Is he the best thing to hit the internet in years? Is he trolling us? Is he even real? This is what we know.

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Center ·News report

Who is Freddy LA7? German fan going viral as he travels across the US for the World Cup

Who is Freddy? Is he the best thing to hit the internet in years? Is he trolling us? Is he even real? This is what we know.

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Center ·News report

Who is Wilton Sampaio? Referee goes viral after 3 red cards on World Cup Day 1

Who is Wilton Sampaio Referee goes viral after red cards on World Cup Day

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Center ·News report

Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians

As Canada's national team prepare for its home turf tournament debut, some Canadian fans face a dilemma: can you cheer for more than one team?

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Center ·News report

Riders, Connect KC26 pleased with first day of World Cup transportation

Connect KC26, a transportation system created for the World Cup in Kansas City, began service on Thursday with positive reviews from riders.

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Center ·News report

News24 | Bafana player ratings | Mbokazi held firm, most went into hiding in messy World Cup opener

When the whole world was watching, Bafana Bafana players went into hiding after losing their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2-0 to Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday.

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Center-right ·News report

Christian Pulisic ready to shoulder burden of US hopes in World Cup opener

Pulisic as the U.S. men’s national team’s top player is set to play on home soil in Friday’s opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif.

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Center ·News report

5 World Cup matches with the most red cards in history

Mexico and South Africa’s 2026 World Cup opener will be remembered for all the wrong reasons after a chaotic contest produced three red cards, joining an infamous list of the tournament’s m...

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Center-left ·News report
CBS News55m ago

Retired USWNT midfielder Lori Lindsey previews FIFA Men's World Cup

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is officially underway, with the first match kicking off on Thursday between Mexico and South Africa. Lori Lindsey, retired midfielder for the U.S. Women's Nat...

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Right ·News report

Baffling moment ITV host confuses Graham Potter with Gareth Southgate as fans say ‘World Cup is gonna be so painful’

ITV viewers were left baffled after presenter Semra Hunter repeatedly appeared to mistake Graham Potter for Gareth Southgate during the broadcaster's World Cup coverage. The awkward moment...

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Center ·News report

World Cup of disunity kicks off in Mexico

Mexican team beats South Africa in first game as the three hosts feud and fans fear US immigration crackdown

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Center-right ·News report

Three red cards, two goals and the Azteca in full cry – the World Cup is under way

Three red cards, two goals and the Azteca in full cry – the World Cup is under way

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Right ·News report

World Cup icon’s gorgeous Wag stuns in Mexico colours as she cheers him and team-mates on in South Africa win

MEXICO legend Guillermo Ochoa was cheered on by his gorgeous Wag from the stands in their World Cup opener. The iconic goalkeeper is in El Tricolor's tournament squad for the SIXTH time in...

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Center ·News report

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese blocks out criticism ahead of World Cup opener - Thu, 11 Jun 2026 PST

IRVINE, Calif. – Matt Freese is aware of the history. Before he ascended to the U.S. men’s national team, like any other young goalkeeper in the United States, he was a fan of Tim Howard, o...

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Right ·News report

Mexico Shuts Down South Africa 2–0 to Win World Cup Opening Game

This game featured more red cards than any other World Cup opening match.

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Center-left ·News report

The World Cup Is Officially Underway

Also, Trump picks a new intelligence chief. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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Center ·News report

After backlash, FIFA says fans can bring 1 plastic bottle to World Cup matches

Reusable bottles and any disposable bottle over 20 ounces is still banned.

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As ICE presence at World Cup looms, fans and local leaders prepare

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — On a recent weekday evening, Avram Kline kicked a soccer ball to his son on the bright green pitch in Brooklyn Bridge Park, where the skyscrapers of Manhattan loom just acr...

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