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‘Park the bus’, ‘the false nine’ and ‘total football’: what do soccer’s strange phrases mean?

The World Cup captures the attention of passionate supporters all around the world, as well as casual fans who get swept up in the excitement every four years.

The Conversation

An Uber driver for World Cup fans was injured in Kansas City shootings that also left a man dead

Police say that an Uber driver taking American fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead

The Independent UK

Amazon Workers Asked for a Raise to Cover Soaring Rent, but Management Handed Them an Inflatable Soccer Goal Instead

A perfect metaphor for the corporate approach to worker compensation – flashy distractions instead of real solutions.

The Mary Sue

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Eleven World Cup jerseys with hidden meanings you probably missed

The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history

The Independent UK

Americans discover 90s dance classic and soccer anthem after England’s World Cup win: ‘This is an average weekend in the UK’

‘Freed From Desire’ has been a mainstay in U.K. soccer culture since it was transformed into a viral chant in 2016

The Independent UK

How Messi, Mbappe and Haaland use their brains (as well as feet) to gain a psychological edge at the World Cup

Part of soccer’s beauty lies in its unpredictability.

The Conversation

James Rodriguez Enters Farewell World Cup Dance As Last of a Dying Breed

The Colombian maverick established his World Cup legacy in 2014 and is one of the last remaining classic South American No. 10’s.

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Canada Must Still Decide How to Use Alphonso Davies in First Appearance for 15 Months

Davies made his MLS debut at BC Place, where Canada will play Qatar on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

Cristiano Ronaldo faces media backlash as pundits slam Portugal's display against DR Congo

The 41-year-old Portugal captain was hit by a barrage of criticism after a display that fell short of expectations at what is his sixth and, possibly, last World Cup.

Euronews

Ronaldo fails to score in disappointing Portugal opener as England dismantle Croatia in 4-2 win

Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo.

Euronews

World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home

While many of the World Cup’s competing nations are wracked by social divisions, some of the teams offer strikingly positive examples of how players from different backgrounds and religious faiths can cooperate

The Independent UK

One Tech Tip: Watch out for scams when buying World Cup tickets

Soccer fans should be on the watch for cyber scammers targeting those seeking last-minute World Cup tickets

The Independent UK

The Socceroos and their next World Cup opponents, the United States, have plenty in common as they prepare to face off.

AAP

What to Play During World Cup 2026 Halftime: Mobile Games for Soccer Fans

Soccer fans know the excitement doesn’t stop when the whistle blows for halftime.

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US sweat on star's fitness as Socceroos clash nears

United States star Christian Pulisic has been training solo and appears in serious doubt to start, or even play at all, against the Socceroos at the World Cup.

AAP

Months' worth of US barbs fuelling red-hot Socceroos

The Socceroos have had months of barbs from US pundits to soak up ahead of their blockbuster, high-stakes World Cup clash.

AAP

'Lethal as possible': Toure's plan to go to the top

Socceroos goalscoring ace Mohamed Toure wants to get to the top and he's ready to seize his opportunity at the World Cup.

AAP

'Can't wait to beat them': Socceroos up for US showdown

After months of being talked down by American pundits, the Socceroos are ready to have a crack at the United States on the field in their World Cup clash.

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How Much Do the USMNT Players Get Paid for the 2026 World Cup?

The U.S. men’s national team players stand to earn a pretty penny regardless of how deep they go in the tournament.

The Independent UK

Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea soccer training camp in Guadalajara

Mexican military forces have intercepted a drone near the South Korean national team’s training camp in Guadalajara

The Canberra Times

Canberrans called for a Socceroos site in Civic. Find out the ACT government's response

Canberrans were desperate for a World Cup site in Civic.

Sports Illustrated

Dry Taps, Baseball, Rodeos—World Cup Fans Are Having a Blast in North America

Boston, Dallas, Kansas City and Vancouver are among cities swarmed with World Cup fans.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico’s World Cup Record-Breaker Quitting Soccer After Tournament

The goalkeeper has matched Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by going to a sixth World Cup in 2026.

The Mary Sue

New Jersey Woman Shares Her Dad’s Elaborate World Cup Prep: ‘Don’t Sleep on the Stars and Stripes This Year’

Soccer fans only have once every four years to jump for joy for the FIFA World Cup. But a New Jersey dad’s preparation for the event is unlike any other, and his daughter, Alyssa Cronin (@alyssacronin13), shared his elaborate process on TikTok. “I’m like a World Cup maestro,” Cronin’s dad…

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Lilly Reale ‘Excited for the Challenge’ of Joining NWSL’s Boston Legacy FC

The fullback joins her hometown club, Legacy FC, from Gotham FC in exchange for $350,000 in allocation money and $50,000 in transfer fees.

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