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Norwegian Soccer Star’s Hair Sparks Hilarious Comparisons As Fans Demand To Know His Hair Care Secrets

“I was passing by quickly, and between the pink and the blonde hair, I thought it was some Barbie scene,” one person commented.

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Elite Managers Take Center Stage at the World Cup—and Maybe the Next One Too

The profile of those on the touchline has never been higher and that change has seismically shifted how international soccer is played.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics

Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami appears a masterstroke as he leads Argentina towards a potential second World Cup title. Still performing at an elite level at 38, Messi's decision to play in the US has revitalized his career and boosted soccer's profile. His teammates and coaches laud his continued…

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Iran football team faces 'oppressed' travel conditions in US during World Cup

The United States is standing by its travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, with the White House official overseeing the tournament defending the measures as the Iranian soccer federation pushes ahead with a formal complaint to FIFA.

The Times of India

The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup’s most compelling battle

Fox’s broadcast at the tournament has become a story of two contrasting styles. And there is one clear winner

The Guardian - US

Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn up to cheer

The entrance to the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded and flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard

The Independent UK

Why USMNT’s Alex Freeman, Son of NFL Legend, Chose Soccer Over Football

Alex Freeman, the son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman, scored his first World Cup goal on Friday.

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How Much Do World Cup Soccer Players Get Paid? USMNT, England and Other Teams’ Bonuses Explained

World Cup players can earn substantial bonuses if their team goes deep into the tournament.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Cup 2026: A football festival that could change the game in the US forever

Fueled by two dominant opening wins, the US men's national soccer team is daring to dream of World Cup glory. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has instilled a winning mentality, with players like Malik Tillman and Chris Richards expressing belief in their ambitious goal. Despite facing traditional powerhouses, the team's rapid development…

The Economic Times

Wrexham Transfers: 10 Potential Premier League Loan Targets for Red Dragons

The Red Dragons could add some top-flight experience to their squad in the summer transfer window.

Sports Illustrated

With World Cup in Guadalajara, families of Mexico's disappeared turn loved ones into soccer stickers

Families in Guadalajara are using World Cup-themed posters to highlight Mexico's 135,000 missing people

The Independent UK

Cape Verde's Roberto Lopes was working at a bank when he was recruited on LinkedIn to play soccer—he thought it was spam, now he's at the World Cup

Roberto Lopes was working at a bank when a cold message changed his life. Seven years later, he's helping Cape Verde make World Cup history.

Fortune

SPO:Paraguay star Almiron ruled out of Socceroos clash

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has become the first player to be issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth while exchanging words.

AAP

Paraguay's 10-man win gives Socceroos a simple equation

Paraguay star Miguel Almiron will miss his team's high-stakes World Cup showdown with Australia, having been given a red card after a bizarre verbal stoush.

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USMNT’s World Cup Momentum Sparks Fan Culture That Is Just ‘So American’

The U.S men’s national team games have a different feel to them, defined by a unique and purely American approach.

The Guardian - US

USA soak in Seattle’s familiar support en route to making World Cup history

Long a hotbed of American soccer, Seattle showed on Friday why it should no longer be a rare visit for the national team

The Conversation

‘Disasterclass’ as timid Socceroos fail to show enough ambition against United States

Australia’s match against the United States was always going to be the toughest of the Socceroos’ three fixtures in their World Cup group, and that proved to be the case. The US has backed up its emphatic opening win against Paraguay with a 2–0 victory that assures the host nation’s…

The Guardian - US

USA surge into World Cup knockout stage after dominant victory over Socceroos

An 11th-minute own goal from Cameron Burgess and a close-range finish from Alex Freeman gave the United States a 2-0 victory against Australia

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The Independent UK

Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round

The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic with a 2-0 victory over Australia

The Independent UK

Boston, Scotland World Cup fans brought together in soccer kinship, celebration and love of beer

Scotland fans have brought a festive atmosphere to Boston during the World Cup

Sports Illustrated

Every Celebrity Spotted at the USMNT’s World Cup Clash vs. Australia

The game in Seattle inspired notable figures from NFL, NBA and the White House.

The Independent UK

From Balogun to Bouaddi: World Cup players face tough choice of national allegiance

Dozens, if not hundreds, of players at this World Cup are playing for a country other than the one in which they were born

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Kickoff-Ready: X-VPN Rolls Out Soccer 2026 Dedicated Servers for Safer Connections

Purpose-built servers across six regions aim to keep the 2026 soccer season smoother, steadier, and more private, wherever fans are watching.

Sports Illustrated

26 World Cup Images the World Will Never Forget

To celebrate the 2026 World Cup, Sports Illustrated takes a look at 26 photos from the tournament’s history that are simply impossible to forget.

The Independent UK

Why Socceroos’ World Cup breakthrough has come at the right time for fractious Australia

A Socceroos squad from diverse backgrounds has broken through just as Australia’s far-right, anti-immigration party surges in the polls – the timing might be perfect

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