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Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A leading soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to…
A street in The Hague is drenched in orange as Netherlands soccer fans celebrate the World Cup
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — As the clock ticks down to the Netherlands’ opening World…
What to know about the World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first…
Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening…
FIFA and the FIFPRO union agree on a cooperation deal covering transfers and player welfare
FIFA and the FIFPRO players’ union said Wednesday they have agreed to a landmark cooperation…
Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices, availability stand
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices…
Known as ‘Sonaldo’ in Mexico, South Korea star Son feeling like a ‘young boy’ entering 4th World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — South Korea captain Son Heung-min enters his fourth World Cup feeling…
Croatia arrives for the World Cup with some familiar but aging standouts
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The Croatian team that came to the United States for this…
Hotel bookings during World Cup down from last year, but B.C. minister sees positives
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s jobs minister isn’t disputing hotel data that suggests Vancouver hotel vacancies…
Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
LEIRIA, Portugal (AP) — Portugal is heading to the World Cup on the back of…
FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday,…
Breaking down Canada’s FIFA World Cup group
From Europe to Asia to North America, Canada will be up against a variety of…
Canada’s Cyle Larin confident of World Cup breakthrough after roller-coaster season
TORONTO — Cyle Larin remains singularly focused on the task at hand. The veteran striker…
Belgium winger Jérémy Doku expected to be available for his team’s World Cup opener against Egypt
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Belgium winger Jérémy Doku returned to practice Wednesday, a day after…
US defender Chris Richards says he’s ready and eager for World Cup opener after ankle injury
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. defender Chris Richards will be available to play at the…
Netherlands keeper Bart Verbruggen day-to-day with hip injury ahead of World Cup game against Japan
RIVERSIDE, Mo. (AP) — Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was held out of training Wednesday, two…
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino defends World Cup pricing, says average ticket price is comparable to US pro sports playoffs
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA’s Gianni Infantino defends World Cup pricing, says average ticket price…
Guadalajara ramps up security and promises safe World Cup after cartel violence scare
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and…
At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose
Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it…
As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer’s platform will stream all 104 games
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions,…
PHOTO ESSAY: Soccer offers West Bank Palestinians an escape as the World Cup kicks off
UMM AL-KHAIR, West Bank (AP) — As the FIFA World Cup gets underway on June…
After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges ‘rethink’ of US immigration policy
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations’ top human rights official called Wednesday for a “massive…
Australia begins the Women’s T20 World Cup as No. 1 with India surging
LONDON (AP) — Winning is what Australia is all about. In the history of cricket’s…
Soccer offers West Bank Palestinians an escape as the World Cup kicks off
UMM AL-KHAIR, West Bank (AP) — As the FIFA World Cup gets underway on June…