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Brave Afghanistan women's soccer team alive and kicking

Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia, and their dreams of playing international soccer may soon become reality.

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'Underdog' Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match

Oakland's three biggest professional sports franchises have all left but the 'underdog' city of the Bay Area appears the perfect match for the Socceroos.

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No Payne, big gain: Socceroo's social media boost

Days after Tim Payne became the talking point of world football after his low profile went viral, Socceroo Kai Trewin is experiencing his own social media rise.

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From ‘USA94’ to now: how soccer has changed since the last American World Cup

The United States hosted its first World Cup in 1994.

The Conversation

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

The Independent UK

MLS Sets Historic Record Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The World Cup kicks off in less than two weeks across North America, home to the U.S.’s top flight, Major League Soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Watch: new video reveals hoons' heartless damage to Canberra sportsgrounds

Police update on looming "criminal damage" crackdown.

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U.S. Soccer is using AI to scout 70 million teenagers. The former consulting CEO running the federation calls it a 'paradigm shift' for the sport

For 30 years, soccer has been "the sport of the future." Could a World Cup on home soil and an AI-powered talent revolution make it the sport of now?

Fortune

Angryginge devastated after mother’s house burns down on day of Soccer Aid triumph

Angryginge has revealed that his mother’s house burnt down on the same day of his Soccer Aid victory.

The Independent UK

Pele’s iconic World Cup final jersey heads to auction as fans get chance to own a piece of football history

Pele’s famous World Cup jersey is heading to auction

The Independent UK

Haiti soccer star cleared to play at World Cup as he is finally granted US visa by Trump administration

Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti’s national soccer team living in the Caribbean country, has been granted a visa to travel to the US

The Independent UK

Has the World Cup arrived yet? In the US, it depends on who you ask

Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some players

The Guardian - US

‘A Responsibility’—USMNT Legend Predicts 2026 World Cup Run, Reflects on 1994

Alexi Lalas was the breakout star of the USMNT in 1994, the last time the U.S. hosted the men’s World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Why soccer fandom in Latin America feels almost sacred

Soccer devotion in Latin America extends far beyond the stadium

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Afghan women’s football team back on international stage after escaping the Taliban

The Afghan women’s team escaped the Taliban before returning to the international stage

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Finding Your Soccer Community for the 2026 World Cup

Fortune

Nike and U.S. soccer execs on the World Cup: 4 weeks of games, 4 years of prep, 6 years of jersey design

All that prep is needed to "leave a lasting impression for the next four years,” Nike COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy told Fortune.

AAP

SOC:Sky's the limit for emerging Socceroos pair

Lucas Herrington and Paul Okon-Engstler are among the young Socceroos in the World Cup squad and coach Tony Popovic has high expectations of both.

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Sky's the limit for emerging Socceroos pair

Lucas Herrington and Paul Okon-Engstler are among the young Socceroos in the World Cup squad and coach Tony Popovic has high expectations of both.

The Guardian - US

PSG now stand alongside some of Europe’s best-ever, but with caveats

The origin of PSG’s largesse and the effect it’s had on their domestic game can’t be ignored, even as we appreciate the team’s stunning quality

LiveScience

Heading a soccer ball just once is enough to raise levels of proteins associated with brain damage

Amateur male soccer players had greater changes in certain blood markers associated with neural damage the harder and more frequently they headed balls.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket price: Fans can get soccer world cup final ticket at just $60. Details here

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, featuring an expanded 48-team format and 104 matches. But the ticketing process and prices have sparked controversy.

AAP

Hyundai Motor Debuts "Next Starts Now" Global Campaign Film for FIFA World Cup 2026™

SEOUL, South Korea, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled its FIFA World Cup 2026™ global campaign film "Next Starts Now". The 60-second cinematic brand film features next-generation football (soccer) talents alongside Son Heung-min and Boston Dynamics' Atlas® robot.

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Abbey Clancy has no regrets over her most 'tragic' fashion look

Model Abbey Clancy has opened up about her "tragic" look during the height of the WAGs era at the 2006 soccer World Cup in Germany admitting she loved her "confidence" as she attempted to keep up with all of the other players' wives and girlfriends.

The Independent UK

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