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Albert Breer’s Mailbag: Two Things the NFL Can Learn From the World Cup

The sky judge could someday prevent soccer-level flopping in football. Plus, Caleb Williams’s growth, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s struggles and more.

Sports Illustrated

From offside to tiebreakers: World Cup questions you’re too afraid to ask

There's a lot to know about this World Cup, and there are no dumb questions

The Independent UK

How to find the Striker Sprite in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 3

Goal!

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World Cup Q&A: ‘A lot of the ‘guys yelling about sports’ shows are now leading off with soccer – it’s an odd sight’

Has World Cup fever really hit the US? Where did Country Roads come from?And just how bad are hydration breaks? US reporters Alexander Abnos, Pablo Maurer and Jeff Rueter answered your World Cup questions

The Guardian - UK

‘They’re defeating nations who occupied’: inside Bangladesh’s World Cup love affair with Argentina and Brazil

The nation of more than 170 million people – and its diaspora – have long supported the South American giants

The Guardian - US

Why the Paraguay match will define the Socceroos’ World Cup

Tony Popovic and the Socceroos take on Paraguay in San Francisco on Friday in their third and final World Cup group-stage match.

The Conversation

Every Celebrity Spotted at Brazil’s World Cup Clash With Scotland in Miami

Pop stars, Hollywood actors and soccer royalty were all in attendance for the glitzy group stage match.

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Why Was the World’s Oldest Soccer Ball on Display at Scotland vs. Brazil?

It tells a remarkable story in soccer history.

Sports Illustrated

Top Republican scolds Americans for not loving USA as much as World Cup visitors do

Foreign soccer fans, House Speaker Mike Johnson said, have been tantalized by the ‘taste of freedom’

The Independent UK

NASA sent a FIFA World Cup 2026 ball to the ISS so astronauts can test their footwork in zero gravity (video)

Soccer balls are tricky to design for proper spin. NASA highlighted how it is helping with FIFA ball design — and providing entertainment for ISS astronauts.

Space

Josh Johnson on Trump’s reflecting pool drama: ‘the world’s largest kombucha’

The Daily Show host weighed in on Scottish soccer fans invading Miami, DC’s ‘Kool-Aid’ green reflecting pool and Fox News defending Trump

The Guardian - US

Stop using a soccer-related password — ExpressVPN warns football fans it's an own goal for digital privacy

A new study by ExpressVPN and cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler reveals that millions of football fans are putting their online security at risk by using predictable soccer-related terms, team names, and jersey numbers in their passwords.

TechRadar

Soccer: World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

Despite high ticket prices and travel restrictions, the World Cup is witnessing record attendance in the US, driven by a love for grand spectacles rather than soccer's popularity. Experts highlight the appeal of major global events and the allure of top-tier sporting experiences, suggesting Americans are willing to splurge on…

The Economic Times

In Mexico, World Cup revives pain of missing loved ones

As the World Cup returns to Mexico, mothers like Norma Laguna are reminded of their missing children, a grim reality for over 135,000 families. These "madres buscadoras" tirelessly search dangerous territories for loved ones, often facing bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of support. Their efforts highlight the ongoing crisis of…

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Latin Times

A Tattooed Member of the García Márquez family, a Nobel Prize Winner, and a Massive Soccer Fan: An Intimate Portrait of Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum

Claudia Sheinbaum will turn 64 years old this month and here are some interesting facts about the first female President of Mexico that have less to do with politics and more to do with who she is as a person.

The Guardian - US

From military brats to birthright citizens: how USMNT’s magnificent mess became its strength

For decades, US Soccer sought a single identity. Instead, its most talented team emerged from a uniquely American mix of backgrounds, pathways and cultures

Sports Illustrated

How the USMNT Chose ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ As a World Cup Anthem

FIFA asked each of the 48 World Cup teams to choose a win celebration song for the 2026 World Cup.

Fortune

Team USA’s goalkeeper passed on Manchester United, the club that helped shape David Beckham’s career, for Harvard—and has zero regrets

Instead of joining the English club known for David Beckham, Matt Freese picked Harvard—but says the unconventional path is his secret goalkeeping weapon.

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Reason

You Can Root for Iran at the World Cup Without Rooting for the Iranian Regime

Plus: the worst rule at the World Cup, and the worst person in golf?

The Independent UK

Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands

Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums

The Conversation

Our brains predict the world – but learn most when they get it wrong

Few moments in a soccer game are more electrifying than the penalty kick. The goalkeeper stands, waiting for the kick – and even before the ball is struck they must predict where it is going and spring into action.

The Conversation

World Cup: why are left-footers like Messi so valuable in soccer?

Argentina’s Lionel Messi, England’s Bukayo Saka, Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah are all highly skilled soccer players in slightly different ways, as is the tall, powerful and technically proficient Norwegian, Erling Haaland.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Small Nations, Big Performances

Good morning, I’m Patrick Andres, and I’ll be making a spot start for Dan Gartland today. I’m wondering whether the population of Sunrise, Fla., can handle that

Marie Claire

What World Cup? Zendaya Is Team 'Spider-Man' in Coach's Take On the Sports Jersey Trend

Law Roach put her in Coach.

The Guardian - US

Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity

Two years ago, Quiñones was the target of racist chants by fans. Now, hailed as a hero in that same country, he’s challenging expectations of race and identity

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