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A U.S.-Iran World Cup showdown? On Independence Day weekend? Yes, it could happen
There is a distinct possibility that the U.S. soccer team will face Iran in the first knockout round of the World Cup on the day before Fourth of July celebrations.
Pochettino says top U.S. defender Chris Richards available for World Cup opener after ankle injury
Top U.S. defender Chris Richards is officially healthy enough to play in the World Cup opener less than four weeks after a significant ankle injury.
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A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
The opening lyrics couldn't be plainer: "I am from Bosnia; take me to America." But by rewriting its classic "USA," the Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has transformed a song about disillusionment with the American Dream into a viral anthem powering Bosnia-Herzegovina's own World Cup dreams.
Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Instead, he played soccer, like many Canadians who are now adults.
Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn’t granted U.S. visa to attend World Cup
The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
Sitting among a pint-raising crowd at a Manhattan soccer bar on the first day of the World Cup, George Carson described himself as a huge soccer fan who hopes to catch all 104 games of the global tournament.
World Cup what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the U.S. and Canada prepare for openers
Mexico opened the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a boisterous home crowd at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
Netherlands arrives at the World Cup as arguably the best never to win, and reminders are everywhere
The road leading into the practice facility that the Netherlands is using for its World Cup base camp was supposed to be welcoming, what with those "welkom" signs in Dutch making one of the world's top teams feel right at home.
Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
Portugal is heading to the World Cup on the back of a 2-1 warmup win over Nigeria and some regrets for star striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
Belgium winger Jeremy Doku expected to be available for his team’s World Cup opener against Egypt
Belgium winger Jeremy Doku returned to practice Wednesday, a day after reportedly leaving a training session early, as the team prepares for its World Cup opener against Egypt on Monday.
Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup
Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico's capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters block off access to the main plaza set to host the country's main fan celebrations.
Somali soccer referee denied entry to U.S. for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero
A leading soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament was warmly received by a crowd of supporters and officials on Wednesday as he arrived home.