The soccer tournament has brought a flood of political story lines. By Patricia Mazzei Patricia Mazzei has reported from three 2026 World Cup matches. The 2026 World Cup, which hit its halfway point ...

The wait is over for the biggest World Cup ever with 48 teams, 104 matches, three host nations and a slew of questions and controversies swirling around the highly scrutinzed event that will last for ...

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But the 2026 World Cup finals that open on Thursday may serve to highlight the discord of his politics more than his enthusiasm for the beautiful game. While Trump may be looking for a new chance to ...

The game the rest of the world knows as football is teaching America something about itself on its 250th birthday and reminding international visitors that the nation is far more welcoming and complex ...

SEATTLE — Iran had everything to play for against Egypt on the field Friday. The Iranian team entered the match needing a draw or win to keep its 2026 World Cup hopes alive. For many Iranian fans and ...