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Iran v U.S goes beyond a football match

Longtime adversaries the United States and Iran face off on the pitch at the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians fear may see further run-ins with stadium security or clashes with pr...

France 24

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Cross border rivalry as England takes on Wales

On Tuesday England and Wales play their first-ever clash at the World Cup. Wales must win big to have a chance of progressing. The rivalry between the two British nations goes back centuries. But w...

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Iran-USA match mega showdown

It will be only the second time the two have met at the tournament. The first was in 1998, in a game that has been described as the most politically charged in FIFA history.

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U.S. soccer scrubs name of God from Iranian flag

Iran's government reacted by accusing America of removing the name of God from its national flag. The USSF decision occurred as the U.S. prepares to face Iran in a decisive World Cup match already ...

Newsy

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Senegal's elite young footballers dream of Europe

In recent years, Senegal has become one of the biggest football countries on the African continent. Winner of the African Cup of Nations, the country relies on high-level football academies that ha...

France 24

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Migrant workers watch World Cup games 'on the cheap'

Shafeeq Saqafi paid three dollars for the Argentina shirt he proudly wore when sat with 15,000 other migrant workers in a hidden corner of Doha to watch Lionel Messi's side salvage their World Cup....

France 24

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Deli Piero: Australia have a 'big chance'

Italian great Alessandro Del Piero has urged Australia to treat their crunch World Cup final group match with Denmark as a home game, insisting they have a 'big chance' to qualify for the Round of 16.

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Is Lionel Messi moving to the MLS?

With his contract at PSG set to expire at the end of the season, is a move to the MLS on the cards for Messi?

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Pain and pride after Canada eliminated from World Cup

Canada’s men's soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup Sunday, but not before scoring a history-making goal against Croatia.

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Senator slammed for World Cup visit

In the US, a Democratic Senator has come under fire for visiting Qatar for the World Cup. Senator Chris Murphy travelled to the UAE, but faced backlash for calling Qatar's foreign minister his frie...

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United should be thankful for Ronaldo: Rashford

Marcus Rashford has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo's unceremonious exit from Manchester United.

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Messi keeps Argentina's World Cup hopes alive

Goals by Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez helped Argentina defeat Mexico on Saturday. Hear what fans had to say after the team bounced back from a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia last week.

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Apple in talks to buy Manchester United

Apple could be the next owner of English football giant Manchester United. Reports suggest the American tech giant is considering a billion-dollar bid to take over the club. It was confirmed earli...

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Fans celebrate USA draw with England

A scoreless draw doesn’t usually lead to wild celebrations... unless it’s against England. Watch this party in Hollywood as American fans got one step closer to the World Cup Round of 16.

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'We will not stop': World Cup protesters refuse to back down

Activists are at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, keeping up protests against the Iranian government. That's despite efforts by local authorities to prevent the protests inside and outside the sta...

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Qatar World Cup: A look ahead to Saturday's games

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup today -- at a glance.

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Welsh fans in full voice ahead of World Cup opener

A Welsh singalong was held on Doha's Corniche ahead of today's Iran versus Wales match. The Welsh youth choir, The Barry Horns and singer-songwriter Dafydd Iwan came together to perform.

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Qatar on the verge of World Cup elimination

Senegal played against Qatar in today's match. Many predicted this year that the Lions of Teranga have a good chance to reach the final, but that was before a loss to the Netherlands. But Senegales...

Al Jazeera

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Could the World Cup save shopping malls?

England football team captain Harry Kane wears many hats. From playing in the FIFA World Cup to investing in "eatertainment", the footballer is part of a new wave of businesses that are booming as ...

Bloomberg

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World Cup crackdown on Iranian protests

Stadium security in Qatar seized flags, shirts and other items expressing support for Iran's anti-government protest movement, but some protesters at Iran's match with Wales were still able to deli...

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'He tore Serbia apart': Brazil fans celebrate

Brazil's Richarlison scored one of the goals of the World Cup so far in his side's 2-0 win in their opening match in Serbia on Thursday, sending Brazil fans wild both in Qatar and those watching ne...

France 24

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Human Right's Watch weighs in on Qatar World Cup

Minky Worden, director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch, discusses the human rights controversy surrounding FIFA's World Cup in Qatar. She speaks with Bloomberg's Yvonne Man and Paul All...

Bloomberg

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Boom in banned 'One Love' armbands

The "One Love" armbands that captains of some teams at the World Cup had been intending to wear to show support for the LGBTQ+ community are seeing a boom in demand among the general public, accord...

France 24

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Racism on Twitter more pronounced during World Cup

In the short time Twitter has been under CEO Elon Musks leadership, it has seen massive spikes in hate speech. And with more than half of its staff having exited the company there are fewer employe...

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Iranian soccer team silently protests at World Cup

As the Iranian soccer team staged a silent protest during its national anthem on the world stage, fans outside the World Cup stadium loudly let the world know their pain. Now, the United Nations Hu...

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Brazil fans torn over yellow jersey links to Bolsonaro

Many Brazil fans are ditching the national football team's famous canary yellow and green jersey at the Qatar World Cup because the shirt has become the choice accessory of supporters of outgoing P...

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Japan leaves World Cup change rooms spotless

Japan has had a stunning win over Germany in their opening match of the FIFA Men's World Cup. But there's one thing that has people turning their heads in disbelief.

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Canada falls short at World Cup return

Canada’s men’s soccer team played its first World Cup match in 36 years, managing to keep Belgium at bay for much of the game. Though they failed to score a point against the soccer powerhouse, the...

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Germany ignores FIFA, mounts pre-match protest

Germany's players covered their mouths for the team photo before their opening World Cup match on Wednesday to protest against FIFA following the governing body's clampdown on the “One Love” armband.

France 24

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King of Spain visits team's dressing room

Felipe VI dropped in on the Spanish team after their impressive World Cup start, thrashing Costa Rica 7-0.

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