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Today: April 01, 2026
Today: April 01, 2026

World Cup

Africa|Sports|World

Congo’s World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy

Congo has erupted in joy overnight after an extra-time goal against Jamaica sent the country back to the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century

Congo’s World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy
Europe|Sports|World

5 reasons why Italy has failed to qualify for 3 consecutive World Cups

Italy won’t get a chance at redemption for Roberto Baggio’s miss in the 1994 World Cup final at the Rose Bowl

5 reasons why Italy has failed to qualify for 3 consecutive World Cups
Sports|World

Christian Pulisic scoreless streak for US extends to 8 games since 2024 as World Cup approaches

As the World Cup nears, Christian Pulisic’s scoreless streak for the United States stretched to a career-high eight games

Christian Pulisic scoreless streak for US extends to 8 games since 2024 as World Cup approaches
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World

Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised to “continue to support” Iran’s preparations for the World Cup

Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war
Political|Sports|World

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium
Sports|Travel|World

Infantino says he's talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup

FIFA is still anticipating that Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months

Infantino says he's talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup
Business|Political|Sports|World

World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil

FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran

World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war

Iraq coach Graham Arnold has urged soccer’s international governing body to postpone his team’s intercontinental World Cup qualifier later this month because of disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war
Europe|Sports|World

Aicher finishes second in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standings

In the absence of injured Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, Emma Aicher seized her chance at a World Cup downhill on Friday to cut the American superstars’ leads in the season-long standings

Aicher finishes second in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standings
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|World

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence
Europe|Sports|World

Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings

Sofia Goggia has won her second super-G of the season and regained a commanding lead in the race to the World Cup discipline title

Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings
Europe|Sports|World

German skier Emma Aicher wins super-G as fight for World Cup discipline title heats up

Emma Aicher has dominated the first women’s super-G since the Olympics to earn her fifth career World Cup win as the fight for the season discipline title got fresh impetus

German skier Emma Aicher wins super-G as fight for World Cup discipline title heats up
Crime|World

The faces of Mexico’s disappeared haunt this city's streets. Families worry they will be wiped away

The faces of Mexico’s disappeared paint the streets of Mexico’s second biggest city of Guadalajara

The faces of Mexico’s disappeared haunt this city's streets. Families worry they will be wiped away
Americas|Crime|Political|Sports|World

FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has full confidence in Mexico as a World Cup host, even after a deadly wave of cartel violence

FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence
Americas|Crime|Sports|World

FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead

FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|Sports|World

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money
Europe|Sports|World

German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump

The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump

German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump
Political|Sports|Travel|US|World

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Shiffrin returns to GS podium after 2 years. Hector wins and Moltzan second

Mikaela Shiffrin has earned a place on the podium of a World Cup giant slalom for the first time in two years

Shiffrin returns to GS podium after 2 years. Hector wins and Moltzan second
Europe|Political|Sports|World

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
Europe|Sports|World

Britain's Matt Weston, Belgium's Kim Meylemans clinch World Cup skeleton season titles

Britain's Matt Weston has become the World Cup men's skeleton overall champion again, while Belgium's Kim Meylemans has claimed the women's title for the first time

Britain's Matt Weston, Belgium's Kim Meylemans clinch World Cup skeleton season titles
Africa|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup

Senegal and Ivory Coast fans who want to support their teams at the World Cup this summer have had their plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration

Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup
Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Sports|US|World

USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps set to join the expansion Denver Summit

Lindsey Heaps is coming home

USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps set to join the expansion Denver Summit