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Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup

Credit: AP Photo/Marco Ugarte

Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup

Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero

Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero

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

Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa

Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa

What to know about the World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US

FIFA and the FIFPRO union agree on a cooperation deal covering transfers and player welfare

FIFA and the FIFPRO union agree on a cooperation deal covering transfers and player welfare

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What to know about the 16 stadiums hosting 2026 World Cup matches

What to know about the 16 stadiums hosting 2026 World Cup matches

Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices, availability stand

Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices, availability stand

Known as ‘Sonaldo’ in Mexico, South Korea star Son feeling like a ‘young boy’ entering 4th World Cup

Known as ‘Sonaldo’ in Mexico, South Korea star Son feeling like a ‘young boy’ entering 4th World Cup

Croatia arrives for the World Cup with some familiar but aging standouts

Croatia arrives for the World Cup with some familiar but aging standouts

Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria

Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria

FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry

FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry

Kieran McKenna leaves Ipswich after guiding team back to the Premier League

Kieran McKenna leaves Ipswich after guiding team back to the Premier League

Belgium winger Jérémy Doku expected to be available for his team’s World Cup opener against Egypt

Belgium winger Jérémy Doku expected to be available for his team’s World Cup opener against Egypt

US defender Chris Richards says he’s ready and eager for World Cup opener after ankle injury

US defender Chris Richards says he’s ready and eager for World Cup opener after ankle injury

Netherlands keeper Bart Verbruggen day-to-day with hip injury ahead of World Cup game against Japan

Netherlands keeper Bart Verbruggen day-to-day with hip injury ahead of World Cup game against Japan

Lyon signs teenage defender Noham Kamara from Paris Saint-Germain

Lyon signs teenage defender Noham Kamara from Paris Saint-Germain

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino defends World Cup pricing, says average ticket price is comparable to US pro sports playoffs

Guadalajara ramps up security and promises safe World Cup after cartel violence scare

Guadalajara ramps up security and promises safe World Cup after cartel violence scare

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

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

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

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

Sports on TV for Thursday, June 11

Sports on TV for Thursday, June 11

After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges ‘rethink’ of US immigration policy

After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges ‘rethink’ of US immigration policy

Sports on TV for June 15 – 21

Sports on TV for June 15 – 21

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