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In the World Cup’s missing country, failure sparks bitter political battle
Giorgia Meloni’s government is keen to extend control over Italian football as fans mourn a third consecutive World Cup debacle.
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2026 World Cup picks, odds, predictions: Best bets for Germany-Ivory Coast, Tunisia-Japan on Saturday
SportsLine's soccer experts have revealed their World Cup picks and World Cup predictions for Saturday, June 20
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2026 World Cup parlay, best bets: Picks for Saturday matches include Netherlands-Sweden, Jamal Musiala prop
We have created a strong World Cup parlay from the soccer predictions from SportsLine's team of experts for Saturday matches
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College football's 10 best backup QBs: Oregon, Ohio State among teams with solid second options in 2026
Experienced backup quarterbacks are increasingly rare in the era of NIL and transfers, but these 10 teams can rest easy knowing they have viable No. 2 options under center
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Fans party in Monterrey ahead of Japan-Tunisia World Cup match
Football fans from Japan and Tunisia partied in Monterrey, Mexico ahead of the match Saturday where their national squads face each other to keep their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive.
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Football Daily | Turkey need another rebrand after failing to take flight at World Cup
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! When Turkey changed to Türkiye in 2022, president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced it was because the new name was “the best representation and expression of the Turkish people’s culture, civilisation, and values.” The rebrand,…
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Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.
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Brazil and Haiti fans celebrate together after World Cup match
Fans of Brazil and Haiti’s national soccer teams celebrated together as they left Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday evening.
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Spaceship stadiums and Ronaldo-mania: Guardian writers’ first impressions of the World Cup
Tournament has completed its first week and while the logistics have sometimes been challenging, the people and the football have been good It was quite a contrast touching down in sleepy Kansas City hours after having witnessed the bedlam on the streets of New York when the…
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I don’t like the World Cup hydration breaks but trust me – they help the coaches | Emma Hayes
Nobody wants more stoppages in the game but it allows us, whether on TV or the touchline, to analyse what we see In the NFL or NBA, a head coach can sometimes affect momentum in the game during a timeout. Even as a head coach in American football you get three timeouts per half.…
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Socceroos aggrieved by referee’s ‘stinker’ in World Cup defeat to USA
German official Felix Zwayer faces criticism for perceived injustices Tony Popovic encouraged by much improved second-half performance Referee Felix Zwayer has come in for criticism from the Socceroos, who labelled the German’s performance a “stinker” after what they believed…
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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 One does not have to go far in Seattle, Washington, to be reminded that it’s a soccer town. Two days before Friday’s 2-0 win for the US over Australia, all I…
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Scotland fans work their World Cup magic on Boston
When Scotland's finest footballers were last at the World Cup in 1998, David Moffat supported the side from his home in Inverness.
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Norwegian parliament performs viral Viking row to back World Cup team
Norway’s parliamentarians performed the viral "Viking row" inside the chamber on Thursday to back their national football team at the 2026 World Cup.
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GROWING THE GAME: Critics of bigger World Cup miss the point: It’s great for global soccer
The motivation behind the 2026 tournament expanding may be political, but the impact of the decision on the ground is undeniably positive.
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Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi granted Canada visa for World Cup match after delay
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has received authorisation to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian football federation said Thursday.
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Haitians hope for a victory against Brazil in the World Cup
Haitians are fervent soccer fans and deeply patriotic toward their nation — the world’s first Black-led republic and the second independent republic in the Americas after the U.S. But for decades, they’ve rooted for Brazil.
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Hat-trick hero & Swiss wonderkid - World Cup duo set for Premier League?
Will Canada hat-trick hero Jonathan David and Swiss goal-scoring midfielder Johan Manzambi be playing in the Premier League next season?
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Sutton's World Cup score predictions - second group games
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the second round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
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Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi barred from Canada World Cup game amid match-fixing probe
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated into suspected match-fixing, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday.
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China isn’t at the World Cup, so fans are cheering for a ref — and Messi — instead
For soccer fans like Miko Zhang, China’s failure to qualify for this year’s FIFA World Cup is almost beside the point.
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Senegal at the World Cup: Semi-finals the target after AFCON title drama, says El Hadji Diouf
Senegal at the World Cup: Semi-finals the target after AFCON title drama, says El Hadji Diouf Sky Sports
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Everything you need to know about TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027
Everything you need to know about TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 Confédération Africaine de Football
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What are the African teams' chances in the 2026 World Cup?
A record number of African nations are playing at the 2026 World Cup, but South Africa's opening defeat to Mexico has raised questions about the continent's chances. Can African teams turn numbers into history and finally win football's biggest prize? We take a closer look in…
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CAF names TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON Morocco 2026 Best XI
CAF names TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON Morocco 2026 Best XI Confédération Africaine de Football
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Senegal crowned TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON champions after shootout win over Tanzania
Senegal crowned TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON champions after shootout win over Tanzania Confédération Africaine de Football
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How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico
As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.
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South Africa soccer body says World Cup squad will depart Monday after visa delay
South Africa soccer body says World Cup squad will depart Monday after visa delay Sportsnet.ca
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World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse
World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse Al Jazeera
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Tanzania to face Senegal in the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Final on Tuesday night in Rabat
Tanzania to face Senegal in the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Final on Tuesday night in Rabat Confédération Africaine de Football
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Football (Soccer) Equipment Market Size, Share | Growth [2034]
Football (Soccer) Equipment Market Size, Share | Growth [2034] Fortune Business Insights
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Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans from AFCON final
Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans from AFCON final Al Jazeera
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Afcon: Caf president Patrice Motsepe says final 'deficiencies' dealt with
Afcon: Caf president Patrice Motsepe says final 'deficiencies' dealt with BBC
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Queiroz Lists His Demands Ahead Of World Cup
Queiroz Lists His Demands Ahead Of World Cup Soccer Laduma
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AFCON 2025: Three Senegalese football fans released from jail in Morocco
AFCON 2025: Three Senegalese football fans released from jail in Morocco africanews.com
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Ghana Appoint Ex-Bafana Coach Before World Cup
Ghana Appoint Ex-Bafana Coach Before World Cup Soccer Laduma
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The World Cup Is a Golden Opportunity for North American Soccer Diplomacy
The World Cup Is a Golden Opportunity for North American Soccer Diplomacy World Politics Review
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African football chief will ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row
African football chief will ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row Al Jazeera
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Senegal parade Afcon trophy before Peru friendly despite being stripped of title by Caf
Senegal parade Afcon trophy before Peru friendly despite being stripped of title by Caf BBC
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Morocco claims AFCON case closed, despite Senegal appeals to CAF and CAS
Morocco claims AFCON case closed, despite Senegal appeals to CAF and CAS Al Jazeera
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Ivory Coast Thrash Bafana's World Cup Opponents
Ivory Coast Thrash Bafana's World Cup Opponents Soccer Laduma
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Senegal to parade Afcon trophy as Football Federation vows 'crusade' against decision to hand Morocco title
Senegal to parade Afcon trophy as Football Federation vows 'crusade' against decision to hand Morocco title BBC
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Senegal pledges to fight ‘robbery’ after CAF strips it of AFCON title
Senegal pledges to fight ‘robbery’ after CAF strips it of AFCON title Al Jazeera
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adidas Football GM Reveals Design Story Behind SA’s New Away Kit
adidas Football GM Reveals Design Story Behind SA’s New Away Kit Soccer Laduma
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Decision to award AFCON 2025 victory to Morocco further damages the credibility of African football
Decision to award AFCON 2025 victory to Morocco further damages the credibility of African football Le Monde.fr
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Senegal’s World Cup shirt to not feature star for AFCON title country was stripped of - The Athletic
Senegal’s World Cup shirt to not feature star for AFCON title country was stripped of - The Athletic The New York Times
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Senegal stripped of title: Afcon ruling is lawful, but it puts Caf’s reputation at risk
Senegal stripped of title: Afcon ruling is lawful, but it puts Caf’s reputation at risk The Conversation
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5ASIDE - Is AFCON’s New Champion Legit? The Decision Dividing African Football
5ASIDE - Is AFCON’s New Champion Legit? The Decision Dividing African Football beIN SPORTS
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Senegal instruct lawyers, while CAF’s Motsepe defends Morocco’s AFCON award
Senegal instruct lawyers, while CAF’s Motsepe defends Morocco’s AFCON award Al Jazeera
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'Value of African football' to drop after AFCON final u-turn
'Value of African football' to drop after AFCON final u-turn DW.com
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CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title and Morocco declared official champions
CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title and Morocco declared official champions Mail & Guardian
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Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco crowned AFCON champions after CAF strips Senegal of title for penalty protest
Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco crowned AFCON champions after CAF strips Senegal of title for penalty protest Sky Sports
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CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared African champions
CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared African champions Al Jazeera
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Why CAF Stripped Senegal of the Title and Awarded AFCON 2025 to Morocco?
Why CAF Stripped Senegal of the Title and Awarded AFCON 2025 to Morocco? beIN SPORTS
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Wafcon postponement proof that women’s soccer is not valued by authorities
Wafcon postponement proof that women’s soccer is not valued by authorities Daily Maverick
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AFCON 2027 to be staged in summer months, no change of host nations – CAF president
AFCON 2027 to be staged in summer months, no change of host nations – CAF president The New York Times
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AFCON Final Chaos: Senegal Coach May Miss World Cup Games; Hakimi Also Punished
AFCON Final Chaos: Senegal Coach May Miss World Cup Games; Hakimi Also Punished FOX Sports
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TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 Breaks New Digital Records with 6 Billion Views
TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 Breaks New Digital Records with 6 Billion Views Confédération Africaine de Football
Via The Conversation
Afcon drama: what went wrong and what went right at the continent’s biggest football cup in Morocco
Afcon drama: what went wrong and what went right at the continent’s biggest football cup in Morocco The Conversation
Via The New York Times
Spain should host 2030 World Cup final, says FA chief after ‘damaging’ AFCON scenes
Spain should host 2030 World Cup final, says FA chief after ‘damaging’ AFCON scenes The New York Times
Via The New York Times
What impact does AFCON final chaos have on Morocco and World Cup 2030?
What impact does AFCON final chaos have on Morocco and World Cup 2030? The New York Times
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‘It’s A Shame For The Image of African Football’
‘It’s A Shame For The Image of African Football’ Soccer Laduma
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AFCON: Senegal snatches football cup from hosts Morocco
AFCON: Senegal snatches football cup from hosts Morocco DW.com
Via The Telegraph
Afcon 2025: Every Premier League player going, fixtures and how to watch
Afcon 2025: Every Premier League player going, fixtures and how to watch The Telegraph
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TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Commercial Success in Morocco leads to over 90% surge in Competition Revenues and a total of 23 Sponsors
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Commercial Success in Morocco leads to over 90% surge in Competition Revenues and a total of 23 Sponsors Confédération Africaine de Football
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Egypt Between Legend and Challenge: The New Order of African Football in AFCON
Egypt Between Legend and Challenge: The New Order of African Football in AFCON beIN SPORTS
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Mali’s Unique Legacy in AFCON and African Football History
Mali’s Unique Legacy in AFCON and African Football History beIN SPORTS
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AFCON 2025: Which countries have qualified for the semi-finals?
AFCON 2025: Which countries have qualified for the semi-finals? Confédération Africaine de Football
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AFCON 2025: Quarter-finals set for fierce battles with teams boasting 22 titles between them
AFCON 2025: Quarter-finals set for fierce battles with teams boasting 22 titles between them Confédération Africaine de Football
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Exciting Round of 16 line-up complete at TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
Exciting Round of 16 line-up complete at TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Confédération Africaine de Football
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‘African Football Will Be Respected More Because…’
‘African Football Will Be Respected More Because…’ Soccer Laduma
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AFCON winner Michael Seri proud to witness Africa’s football evolution
AFCON winner Michael Seri proud to witness Africa’s football evolution SABC Sport
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How often is AFCON? CAF Africa Cup of Nations moving to four-year cycle as Nations League added
How often is AFCON? CAF Africa Cup of Nations moving to four-year cycle as Nations League added sportingnews.com
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Why AFCON is different: How team arrivals for Morocco 2025 sets African football apart
Why AFCON is different: How team arrivals for Morocco 2025 sets African football apart Confédération Africaine de Football
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2025: YEAR IN REVIEW | South African football faces leadership crisis ahead of World Cup and AFCON
2025: YEAR IN REVIEW | South African football faces leadership crisis ahead of World Cup and AFCON thestar.co.za
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Morocco Proves It Can Be the Next Football Powerhouse — and Wants to Show It at the AFCON
Morocco Proves It Can Be the Next Football Powerhouse — and Wants to Show It at the AFCON beIN SPORTS
Via Soccer Laduma
2026 FIFA World Cup: African Teams Ranked by Squad Value
2026 FIFA World Cup: African Teams Ranked by Squad Value Soccer Laduma
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TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025: Everything you need to know
TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025: Everything you need to know Confédération Africaine de Football
Via Al Jazeera
‘Different territory’: How African football underdogs caused AFCON upsets
‘Different territory’: How African football underdogs caused AFCON upsets Al Jazeera
