Tagged: World Cup
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European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo
Rafael Nam | Aug 6, 2026, 5:11 PM UTC
A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure to resign.
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U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World CupBecky Sullivan | Aug 3, 2026, 2:05 PM UTC
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MLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an endBecky Sullivan | Jul 19, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
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Spain is the 2026 World Cup champion, defeating Argentina for its 2nd titleBecky Sullivan | Jul 19, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
Reporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer
Tune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But one of the joys of covering this World Cup has been speaking to women who love soccer.
Jasmine Garsd | Jul 18, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
Kalshi says it's not a sportsbook even as World Cup bets surge
The betting site Kalshi emerged as a dominant sports betting platform during the World Cup. But the company avoids billions of dollars in taxes by insisting it is not a sports gambling operator.
Bobby Allyn | Jul 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
At the World Cup, has 'VAR' gone too far? Some fans say it's ruining the tournament
During this World Cup, VAR, or video assistant referee, has become ubiquitous (and despised by many). But there was a time when fans and teams loved it. What went wrong?
Jasmine Garsd | Jul 17, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
Argentina is back in the World Cup final after a thrilling semifinal win over England
Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy.
Becky Sullivan | Jul 15, 2026, 9:10 PM UTC
The star-studded World Cup semifinals kick off with France vs. Spain
The expanded World Cup allowed FIFA to introduce a new seeding system that placed the world's top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket. Now, the semifinals are both heavyweight matchups.
Becky Sullivan | Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC