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How John Skipper Brought Soccer—and the World Cup—to American Audiences

As he climbed the ranks at ESPN, John Skipper made it his mission to make the beautiful game a popular one in the U.S. It wasn’t easy, but it was interesting—and ultimately worthwhile.

Sports Illustrated

Lamar Hunt's legacy: World Cup adventures with sons Clark and Dan, and the foundation of US soccer

The late businessman Lamar Hunt was instrumental in bringing professional soccer to the U.S., founding the North American Soccer League and later Major League Soccer

AAP

The US is a two-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened

Clark and Dan Hunt share fond memories of their late father, Lamar Hunt, beyond their World Cup adventures

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A sense of stagnation is setting in around MLS. The league needs a World Cup bump

The 1994 World Cup transformed the domestic game in the US. MLS will hope a similar change can give the league a much-needed jolt

The Guardian - US

Meet the 26 Players Who Will Star for the USMNT at 2026 World Cup

The bid for a historic World Cup run on home soil is in their hands.

Sports Illustrated

Watching the World Cup is the one time I’d use motion smoothing on a TV — for streaming movies, I avoid this setting like the plague

Motion smoothing should normally be avoided when watching movies or shows, yet enabling it for sports can be beneficial.

TechRadar

'People have judged me my whole career, now it's time for me to judge them' Fox Sports reveal star-studded 2026 FIFA World Cup punditry panel featuring big name ex-players

Fox Sports are making moves ahead of a transformational 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Mexico To Host Iranian Soccer Team During World Cup After U.S. Rejects Doing So

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her nation would welcome the Iranian national soccer team during the World Cup after the U.S. said it wouldn't.

International Business Times

Canada should ban fossil fuel ads ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

When the FIFA Men’s World Cup arrives in Toronto soon, it will be accompanied by one of its highly controversial Major Worldwide Partners, Saudi Arabia’s national fossil fuel company, Saudi Aramco.

The Conversation

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

Ahead of the 1994 World Cup – the first staged in the United States – players were asked to do something they never had before: sign a fair play declaration. The document, in which the soccer stars of the day pledged to respect the rules and opponents, was part of…

The Conversation

Voices: I’ve seen what aid can do. The world is making a grave mistake with cuts – and children are paying the price

COMMENT: Tom Hiddleston reflects on a visit to South Sudan and how it highlights the importance of international aid as it is cut by countries including the UK and US, ahead of playing in Soccer Aid – which has raised £120m for Unicef

The Independent UK

Monterrey welcomes the World Cup with a cutting-edge stadium, searing heat and carne asada

Monterrey is gearing up to host the 2026 World Cup with its cutting-edge soccer stadium and vibrant culture

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Sam Kerr: ‘There's one thing that drives me to eat well, look after my body and…’ – The Matildas’ captain reveals her mindset behind relentless ambition

Sam Kerr, a football icon, reveals her driving force is winning. This ambition shapes her daily life, pushing her through challenges. Her philosophy emphasizes consistency during setbacks. This mindset is crucial for success in any field, not just sports. It highlights the power of purpose in overcoming hardship and achieving…

The Economic Times

Conference Titles for Teams in West Since Realignment

A breakdown of championships won across all sports in the Big Ten, Big 12, Mountain West, ACC, and WCC in 2024-25 and 2025-26.

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Iran's national soccer team to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal, says Sheinbaum

Iran's national soccer team will not stay in the United States during the World Cup. Instead, they will be based in Mexico. The team will travel to the U.S. only for their scheduled matches. This decision comes after U.S. authorities declined to host the squad throughout the tournament. Mexico's president…

The Conversation

Cricket and soccer are Australian sporting giants. How can they be struggling financially?

Cricket and soccer are two of, if not the biggest national sporting codes in Australia.

Evening Standard

What time is Soccer Aid 2026? Kick-off, lineups, stadium, tickets, TV and h2h results

Charity football match returns for a special anniversary this weekend

The Independent UK

Mexico’s president says country has ‘no issue’ hosting Iran’s World Cup team amid US tensions

The team is still scheduled to play its matches in the U.S., but its new base has been relocated to Tijuana, Mexico

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The U.S. campaigned to host the World Cup. Now soccer fans will trade their countries' train system for the U.S.'s 'D' rated infrastructure

Welcome to the World Cup, where the bus is a school bus, the train costs $98, and there’s no sidewalk to the stadium.

Sports Illustrated

The Best Premier League Teams Ever to Be Relegated—Ranked

These Premier League sides were simply too good to be relegated, yet still ended up going down.

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Former Princeton Student Found Lifeless In Jail After Horrific Crime Against Brother Included Eyeball Consumption

Matthew Hertgen believed a “sacrificial” homicide was necessary to save the world.

The Independent UK

Juventus-Torino derby kicks off 1 hour late after fan seriously injured in clashes outside stadium

The Serie A soccer derby between Juventus and Torino has kicked off around an hour behind schedule after a fan was seriously injured in clashes between rival supporters outside the stadium

Sports Illustrated

Iran Moves World Cup Base Amid Ongoing War With the U.S., Security Concerns

FIFA will allow Iran to move their soccer training base, according to the president of the Iranian soccer federation.

The Independent UK

Former elite college soccer player who beat his brother to death with golf clubs found dead in his prison cell, report says

A judge ruled in March that Matthew Hertgen was legally insane at the time of his brother's 2025 killing

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea Player Ratings vs. Sunderland: Embarrassing Blues Season Comes to Fitting End

Chelsea won’t play European soccer in 2026–27.

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