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Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration

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Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration

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When Haiti’s soccer team lines up against Scotland on June 13, 2026, its players will be representing...

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Is soccer taking over America … or are Americans taking over football?

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Is soccer taking over America … or are Americans taking over football?

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Soccer purists have long feared the “Americanization” of the game. But in one key respect, it is...

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Can AI really spot the next football superstar – or is it changing the game in troubling ways?

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Can AI really spot the next football superstar – or is it changing the game in troubling ways?

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Football fans everywhere are gearing up to celebrate the sport’s most skilled athletes as they prepare for...

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We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …

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We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …

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In times past, when we wanted to know which team would win the World Cup, we had...

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Extreme heat at the World Cup: are FIFA’s safeguards enough?

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Extreme heat at the World Cup: are FIFA’s safeguards enough?

admin June 9, 2026 0

On a midsummer day in Miami, temperatures can exceed 32°C with high humidity. In a full stadium...

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Curaçao and Cabo Verde are into the World Cup. What impact can these ‘minnow nations’ make?

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Curaçao and Cabo Verde are into the World Cup. What impact can these ‘minnow nations’ make?

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For the first time in history, soccer’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2026, marking...

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World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

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World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

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When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16...

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Why don’t FIFA and the Premier League treat racist abuse as a workplace hazard?

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Why don’t FIFA and the Premier League treat racist abuse as a workplace hazard?

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When a Tottenham Hotspur Football Club fan hurled a banana peel that landed near Arsenal Football Club...

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The Fifa men’s World Cup 2026 could be too big for its own good

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The Fifa men’s World Cup 2026 could be too big for its own good

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The Fifa men’s football World Cup is one of the most powerful brands in sport, attracting global...

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As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?

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As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?

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The 2026 World Cup promises to be the planet’s most-watched sporting event. It’s also poised to generate...

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