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‘Forgotten’ host Canada’s unforgettable World Cup
The country’s co-hosting duties have come to an end along with an eventful journey for the national team.
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World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy
One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn’t completely without precedent.
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Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 and end knockout hoodoo
MEXICO CITY, June 30 : Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory as first-half goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday, sending the co-hosts into the last 16 amid euphoric scenes at a rocking Azteca Stadium.The victory was Mexico’s first in the
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Germany out of 2026 World Cup: What went wrong?
Germany are out of the World Cup earlier than expected for the third straight time. How did this happen?
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World Cup’s lighter whistle helps fuel faster, fiercer tournament
NEW YORK, June 28 : A more lenient refereeing style that allows officials to prioritise the flow of the game over minor contact has emerged as one of the defining features of the World Cup, as the tournament heads into the knockout phase.Referees have been encouraged to avoid whistling for trifling fouls, hel
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Houston’s cricket boom aims to follow in soccer’s footsteps
HOUSTON, June 27 : World Cup fever has gripped Houston but across the city the unmistakable sound of leather ball on willow bat can be heard as baseball mounds give way to cricket pitches and the gentleman’s game begins to take hold in Texas.The growth of the sport in Houston is driven by communities from…
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Swiatek keeps her expectations low as she approaches Wimbledon title defence
June 27 : Defending champion Iga Swiatek said she was keeping her expectations in check as she prepared for Wimbledon, acknowledging the tournament’s recent habit of failing to produce back-to-back women’s singles champions.With nine different winners in the last 10 editions at the All England Club, the s
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Own goals surge at expanded World Cup threatens tournament record
HOUSTON, June 21 : One of the features of the opening 10 days of the 2026 World Cup has been a surge in unfortunate own goals with co-hosts United States benefitting twice and the tournament total of seven already the second highest in the history of the global finals. Only the 2018 World Cup in…
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Italian fans look to global icons and underdogs to cure World Cup blues
ROME, June 15 : Sidelined from the World Cup for a third straight time, Italy supporters are finding alternative reasons to tune in, drawn by Italian managers at the tournament or the final chance to enjoy several veteran big-name players.”I always find the World Cup a fascinating competition, though the abse
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Five storylines to follow at the US Open
NEW YORK, June 15 : Five storylines to follow as the world’s best players descend on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, this week for the June 18-21 U.S. Open:SCHEFFLER’S GRAND SLAM BIDWorld number one Scottie Scheffler, a two-times Masters winner who won last year’s PGA Championship
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