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FIFA World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

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FIFA World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

World Cup ​attendances are on track for record highs despite daunting ticket prices and Trump administration travel restrictions. Experts say it is less a reflection of America’s fondness for soccer, ‌and more a measure of its love of spectacle. Through 44 matches, total attendance topped 2.85 million, with the average ​stadium about 99.6% full, according…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo comes to the party as Portugal routs Uzbekistan

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo comes to the party as Portugal routs Uzbekistan

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal on June 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters For generations of Uzbek football fans, Cristiano Ronaldo was the dream. His shirts filled the bazaars of Tashkent and Samarkand, and his celebrations were copied in every playground. On Tuesday, those supporters finally had the chance to watch their…

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U.S. eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel two days before next match

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U.S. eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel two days before next match

Iran team pose for a group photo prior to the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, on June 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days…

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Under-fire Portugal eyes sharper attacking effort against Uzbekistan

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Under-fire Portugal eyes sharper attacking effort against Uzbekistan

Ronaldo will once again be the centre of attraction. | Photo Credit: Getty Images For a team that enjoyed 75 per cent possession, completed 783 passes and spent much of the afternoon monopolising the ball, Portugal emerged from its World Cup opener with remarkably little to show for. The numbers from the 1-1 Group K…

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Playing ball in Bengaluru: Tracing the city’s football culture

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Playing ball in Bengaluru: Tracing the city’s football culture

Young football fans playing in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN As football fans world over celebrate their abiding love for the sport in the ongoing season of FIFA World Cup, The Hindu’s reporters attempt to put the fever and frenzy into perspective with a series on Bengaluru’s tryst with the game over the decades….

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Room heroics earn Curacao first-ever World Cup point against Ecuador

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Room heroics earn Curacao first-ever World Cup point against Ecuador

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room waves to fans after the World Cup Group E soccer match against Ecuador in Kansas City, Mo., on June 20, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero against Ecuador on Saturday (June 20, 2026), keeping out a barrage of shots to help the tiny Caribbean nation…

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FIFA World Cup: Undav fires Germany to 2-1 win over Ivory Coast and place in the knockouts

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FIFA World Cup: Undav fires Germany to 2-1 win over Ivory Coast and place in the knockouts

Germany’s Nadiem Amiri, left, celebrates with Deniz Undav (26) after the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Ivory Coast in Toronto, on June 20, 2026. Photo: Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP Deniz Undav scored ‌two goals off the bench as Germany pulled off a thrilling ​comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1…

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FIFA World Cup: Brobbey, Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F

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FIFA World Cup: Brobbey, Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F

Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo runs with the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston, on June 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday (June 20, 2026) in the…

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Canada vs Qatar: Ismael Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury in Canada’s World Cup win

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Canada vs Qatar: Ismael Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury in Canada’s World Cup win

Canada’s Ismael Kone waves to the crowd as is stretchered off after sustaining an injury in the FIFA World Cup Group B match against Qatar in Vancouver, on June 18, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Canada’s historic first World Cup victory was overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné in Vancouver on June…

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