World Cup

The Beautiful Game

Iconic soccer legend Pelé dead at 82

Argentina celebrates after winning the World Cup.

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A Flurry of Fans

Massive crowds force Argentina soccer team to evacuate World Cup parade

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We Are The Champions

Messi finally leads his team to the mountaintop as Argentina wins FIFA World Cup

The Croatian national soccer team celebrates third place in the World Cup.

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Taking Bronze

Croatia takes 3rd place in FIFA World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference.

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there's no war in soccer

FIFA snubs Zelensky over World Cup peace message: Report

French supporters celebrate their team's win in the World Cup semifinals.

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tragic end

Teen fatally struck by car during World Cup celebrations in France

Tribute to late journalist Grant Wahl on a jumbotron prior to a World Cup match.

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no foul play

What we know about the death of Grant Wahl

Moroccan soccer fans standing on a sidewalk.

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taking an L

Moroccan airline cancels 7 flights to Doha

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Rest in Peace

Sports journalist Grant Wahl dies during World Cup match

U.S. captain Tyler Adams kneels after his team is eliminated in the World Cup.

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Heartbreak

United States knocked out of FIFA World Cup following 3-1 loss to the Netherlands

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Feature

7 toons about Qatar's controversial World Cup

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Carbon goals

Why activists are skeptical of Qatar's carbon-neutral World Cup

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Center court

Stéphanie Frappart 1st woman to referee men's World Cup match

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red, white, and blue

U.S. beats Iran 1-0 in crucial World Cup win

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penalty kick

Iran calls for U.S. expulsion from the World Cup claiming it 'disrespected' flag

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How the other half lives

How the World Cup is fueling China's protest against 'zero COVID' lockdowns

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Briefing

The shadow over the World Cup

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Briefing

The dangers faced by LGBTQ people in the Middle East

The German national soccer team protests during the 2022 World Cup.

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Standing Together

German national team shows support for LGBTQ community during World Cup protest

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red card

Ronaldo immediately leaving Manchester United following scathing interview

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Party time

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner

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all quiet

Iranian team boycotts national anthem at World Cup

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Team pride

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community

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Devika Rao

Should you boycott the World Cup?

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Justin Klawans

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference prior to the World Cup.

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Sparking Backlash

FIFA president defends World Cup in Qatar despite country's human rights record

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Bye, Bye, Beer!

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums

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Briefing

The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics

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Briefing

The World Cup controversies, explained

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Controversial

World Cup

Iconic soccer legend Pelé dead at 82

Massive crowds force Argentina soccer team to evacuate World Cup parade

Messi finally leads his team to the mountaintop as Argentina wins FIFA World Cup

Croatia takes 3rd place in FIFA World Cup

FIFA snubs Zelensky over World Cup peace message: Report

Teen fatally struck by car during World Cup celebrations in France

What we know about the death of Grant Wahl

Moroccan airline cancels 7 flights to Doha

Sports journalist Grant Wahl dies during World Cup match

United States knocked out of FIFA World Cup following 3-1 loss to the Netherlands

7 toons about Qatar's controversial World Cup

Why activists are skeptical of Qatar's carbon-neutral World Cup

Stéphanie Frappart 1st woman to referee men's World Cup match

U.S. beats Iran 1-0 in crucial World Cup win

Iran calls for U.S. expulsion from the World Cup claiming it 'disrespected' flag

How the World Cup is fueling China's protest against 'zero COVID' lockdowns

The shadow over the World Cup

The dangers faced by LGBTQ people in the Middle East

German national team shows support for LGBTQ community during World Cup protest

Ronaldo immediately leaving Manchester United following scathing interview

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner

Iranian team boycotts national anthem at World Cup

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community

Should you boycott the World Cup?

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?

FIFA president defends World Cup in Qatar despite country's human rights record

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums

The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics

The World Cup controversies, explained

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit controversial World Cup in Qatar