Tagged: FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?
The Associated Press | Jun 18, 2026, 6:26 AM UTC
For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the new rule has sparked criticism.
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Soccer's premier goal scorers, led by Lionel Messi, show up to the World Cup with a bangRussell Lewis | Jun 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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Iraqi soccer fans celebrate end of 40-year World Cup droughtJasmine Garsd, Liz Baker | Jun 16, 2026, 8:21 PM UTC
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It's been a thrilling start to the World Cup. Here are the highlights and what's nextRussell Lewis | Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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Here's who's missing at the World Cup: Soccer-playing grannies!Ryan Lenora Brown
, Photos by Samantha Reinders | Jun 14, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
The U.S. dazzles in its World Cup opener, dominating Paraguay 4-1
Striker Folarin Balogun knocked in two goals, the second a one-on-two stunner to the upper corner of the net to end the first half. For the Americans, it was an impressive start to a home World Cup.
Becky Sullivan, Russell Lewis | Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect
As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from Somalia was turned away.
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Jun 9, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC
4 takeaways from the U.S. men's final tune-up games before the World Cup
The U.S. men's national team chose to play a pair of highly-ranked, super competitive teams in the final lead-up to the World Cup: Senegal and Germany. The matches showed the U.S. is ready.
Becky Sullivan | Jun 7, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike ahead of World Cup
Negotiations between the union representing the workers, the hospitality group at the Los Angeles stadium and FIFA are set to continue Monday.
Chandelis Duster | Jun 7, 2026, 12:39 AM UTC
FIFA's World Cup ticket sales outraged fans. Now they are under investigation
FIFA has always had a peculiar way to sell tickets to the World Cup. It never faced any major issues — until prices soared for the 2026 tournament.
Rafael Nam | May 28, 2026, 5:48 PM UTC
