Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
Haiti starts to register voters in violent capital under gang menace
TSA finds stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger's suitcase at an Alabama airport
New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff
Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex
Still no target for a return, Malik Nabers on the field at Giants training camp sparks optimism
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How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana
How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana
July 08, 2026Football
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Duo dons colonial gear to cheer on Team USA at every FIFA 26 World Cup watch party in Kansas City
Duo dons colonial gear to cheer on Team USA at every FIFA 26 World Cup watch party in Kansas City
July 07, 2026
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Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to give Brazil the lead
July 06, 2026
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Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time
Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 win over Brazil that showcased the young striker on soccer’s biggest stage
July 06, 2026
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England faces Mexico at ‘monster’ stadium where El Tri has yet to concede a goal at this World Cup
Mexico has spent 40 years chasing a return to the World Cup quarterfinals
July 05, 2026
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France ekes past Paraguay and everything else to know from Saturday’s World Cup matches
France ekes past Paraguay and everything else to know from Saturday’s World Cup matches
July 05, 2026
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Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw
July 04, 2026
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Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010
July 03, 2026
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Soccer-Congo shirts to key chains, fans flock for World Cup mementos
The World Cup has captured the imagination of fans across the United States, no better illustrated than
July 03, 2026
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Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce: their biggest plays, on and off the field
Pop titan Taylor Swift’s marriage to NFL star Travis Kelce capped a three-year courtship that has often played out in public, captivating their fans.
July 01, 2026
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Monterrey turns into a sea of Mexico green, even without El Tri on the field
Mexican fans in Monterrey are embracing the World Cup spirit, even though their national team isn't playing in the city
July 01, 2026
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False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop
Another World Cup, another early exit
June 30, 2026
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Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
June 30, 2026
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Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup
Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late in injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup
June 30, 2026
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Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in '09, reveals he has ALS
Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, has revealed in a television interview that he has ALS
June 29, 2026
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Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Spending billions of dollars and attracting some of soccer’s biggest stars doesn’t guarantee success at the World Cup
June 29, 2026
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Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"
Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"
June 29, 2026
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Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
Lionel Messi has become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan
June 28, 2026
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World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32
Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32
June 27, 2026
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Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran
Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw
June 27, 2026
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Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup
Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field
June 26, 2026
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Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in
Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale
June 27, 2026
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Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride
A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage
June 26, 2026
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National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms
In designing the uniforms for this year's World Cup, Nike and other apparel makers sought to channel national pride and maximize comfort
June 26, 2026
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Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada
Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi both scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Canada at the World Cup as both teams advanced to the knockout round
June 25, 2026
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Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46
Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46 and more than a decade after retiring
June 24, 2026
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Messi and Mbappé romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals
Argentina's Lionel Messi has been mesmerizing
June 24, 2026
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Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced to the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal
June 23, 2026
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup
Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup’s top scorers
June 23, 2026
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Soccer-Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with a stunning double
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice during Argentina's 2-0 Group J win over Austria on Monday.
June 22, 2026
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Soccer-Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston
World Cup fever has a distinctly international flavour for residents in Houston, where an estimated third of the population was born outside the United
June 23, 2026
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A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
Here’s something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play
June 23, 2026
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria
June 23, 2026
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Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
While Mohamed Salah’s club career is still undecided, he’s building his legacy with Egypt
June 22, 2026
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Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a soccer star
Of all the rainbow of colors during the World Cup, one is sticking out: pink
June 21, 2026
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Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has his family supporting him as his team continues its World Cup journey
June 20, 2026
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Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup
The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history
June 18, 2026
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The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup
The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup
June 18, 2026
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Colombia's Luis Díaz stars in World Cup debut, less than 3 years after his parents' kidnapping
After contributing a goal and an assist in his World Cup debut, Colombia’s Luis Díaz walked to the sidelines to look for his father
June 18, 2026
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Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup
Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates for the third straight day of World Cup practice because of his calf injury
June 18, 2026
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Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son’s next World Cup match
June 17, 2026
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Leaked remarks about South Korea star Son Heung-min spark backlash at World Cup camp
South Korea’s preparations for Thursday’s World Cup match against Mexico have been overshadowed by a rift between the players and the country's media following disparaging comments about captain Son Heung-min
June 16, 2026
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Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne
Romelu Lukaku’s mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium’s lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup
June 16, 2026
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Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate
Norway is leaning into the country’s Viking heritage as its star-studded men’s team containing Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard heads into a first World Cup in 28 years
June 16, 2026
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Portugal fans mixed on whether Ronaldo will help or hurt team’s World Cup chances
It would have been unthinkable at the start of the 2022 World Cup to suggest Cristiano Ronaldo was anything other than the undisputed leader of the Portugal team
June 15, 2026
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Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years
June 15, 2026
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Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico
June 15, 2026
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‘A bird that flies never leaves a trace’: Why is Japan always so tidy at the World Cup?
‘A bird that flies never leaves a trace’: Why is Japan always so tidy at the World Cup?
June 14, 2026
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The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
What makes a memorable FIFA World Cup anthem
June 11, 2026