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FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
FIFA announced on Friday that it will now allow fans to bring their own water…
FIBA still planning for Basketball World Cup in Qatar in 2027 as scheduled
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — FIBA is operating as if the 2027 Basketball World Cup will…
Canada’s Cyle Larin to remain at Southampton on two-year contract
Southampton FC said Friday that Canadian striker Cyle Larin has completed a permanent transfer to…
FIFA allowing disposable water bottles at World Cup matches
TORONTO — FIFA is clarifying that soccer fans will be allowed to bring disposable water…
Iran’s World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been granted visas to…
British World Cup power surge: Electricity spikes expected during England, Scotland matches
LONDON (AP) — British energy officials say England and Scotland’s group games at the World…
Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans…
Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming
CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Richards joined the U.S. for training on Friday in Chicago in…
Unhoused soccer players at Montreal tournament say sport changed their lives
MONTREAL — When Fabrice Mugabe was selected to play soccer for a Canadian team in…
Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Teachers, families of Mexico’s 130,000 missing people, animal rights groups and…
World Cup driving spike in counterfeit goods, Canadian, U.S. border officials say
OTTAWA — Canadian and U.S. border law enforcement officials said Friday they expect to see…
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60…
Florentino Pérez faces first election for Real Madrid leadership in 20 years
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — For the first time in 20 years, Florentino Pérez’s Real Madrid…
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter named to MLS all-star team
NEW YORK — Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is heading back to Major League Soccer’s…
World Cup players to earn $5,000 each day for clubs from $355M FIFA fund
GENEVA (AP) — Players at this month’s World Cup will earn their clubs about $5,000…
Scotland World Cup captain Robertson leaves Liverpool for Tottenham as free agent
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham announced the signing of Liverpool defender Andy Robertson on Friday. The…
Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was early morning on a recent Saturday and The Greyhound…
Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies
Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening…
The superfans known as the ‘Spurs Nuns’ aiming to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game…
2022 semifinalist Morocco has more to prove at this year’s World Cup
Legal disputes and acrimony have replaced the accolades and euphoria for Morocco’s national soccer team…
World Cup anticipation reaches the center of the Brazilian rainforest
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — In the heart of the Brazilian rainforest, residents and shop owners…
Mexico recovers from an early deficit to beat Serbia 5-1 in a World Cup warm-up match
TOLUCA, Mexico (AP) — The Mexican national team rallied from an early deficit to beat…
Pitch problems: Japan switches Monterrey training sites ahead of World Cup
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Japan’s national team changed practice venues in Monterrey on Thursday ahead…
Security planners brace for unprecedented threats as millions head to 11 US World Cup cities
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Millions of soccer fans are expected to gather in 11…