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Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride

A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage

Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride
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'Pride Match' organizers highlight Seattle's inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

'Pride Match' organizers highlight Seattle's inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt
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Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey

Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States just in time to warm up for the World Cup games that really matter starting next week

Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey
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Australia clinches knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance

Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance

Australia clinches knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance
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Soccer-Pulisic on the bench as U.S., Turkey make wholesale changes

U.S. winger Christian Pulisic starts on the bench for a Group D match in which the U.S. and Turkey make wholesale changes.  

Soccer-Pulisic on the bench as U.S., Turkey make wholesale changes
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Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada

Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi both scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Canada at the World Cup as both teams advanced to the knockout round

Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada
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Homophobic chant returns in Mexico's World Cup match against the Czech Republic

Fans at Mexico’s final World Cup group stage match on Wednesday chanted a slur that has previously led to fines against the country’s soccer federation

Homophobic chant returns in Mexico's World Cup match against the Czech Republic
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‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive
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As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women's World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women's World Cup countdown has begun
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn't rule out Brazil move

Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn't rule out Brazil move
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Soccer-Iran says U.S. airport delay holds up World Cup delegation

U.S. host officials "caused problems" for Iran forward Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei, delaying their delegation as they travelled to Seattle for the World Cup match

Soccer-Iran says U.S. airport delay holds up World Cup delegation
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Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46

Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46 and more than a decade after retiring

Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46
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Messi and Mbappé romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals

Argentina's Lionel Messi has been mesmerizing

Messi and Mbappé romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals
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US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt

US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt

US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt
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Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups

FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament

Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups
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The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos

The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos

The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos
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Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32

Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced to the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal

Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup’s top scorers

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup
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Soccer-Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with a stunning double

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice during Argentina's 2-0 Group J win over Austria on Monday.

Soccer-Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with a stunning double
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Kylian Mbappé of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most

Kylian Mbappé of France has scored two goals to reach 16 for his World Cup career

Kylian Mbappé of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most
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World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours

Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on Monday, when the halftime break during a match between France and Iraq lasted 2 hours, 10 minutes

World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
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Soccer-Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston

World Cup fever has a distinctly international flavour for residents in Houston, where an estimated third of the population was born outside the United

Soccer-Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston
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A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup

Here’s something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play

A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage

Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage