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Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands
2+ week, 6+ day ago (813+ words) Priced out of stadium tickets to the tournament their country is hosting alongside the U.S. and Canada, many Mexicans are reclaiming the event and staging their own celebrations on the streets. “Honestly, there’s nothing like going to the stadiums, but I…...
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let Folarin Balogun play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (689+ words) By GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports Writer UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decision not to enforce Balogun’s mandatory one-game ban, after the world soccer body came under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump....
3 people die of asphyxiation during Mexico City celebrations after World Cup win
1+ week, 5+ day ago (263+ words) Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconic Angel of Independence monument, where thousands had gathered Tuesday night to celebrate, Mexico City’s Health Secretariat said on the social platform X. The victims, who were not…...
Sedaca: Making the choice for freedom every day
2+ week, 1+ day ago (494+ words) After the 1787 Constitutional Convention, American socialite Elizabeth Willing Powell asked Benjamin Franklin whether the founding leaders had just created a monarchy or a republic. Franklin famously answered, “A republic, if you can keep it.” As Americans celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary,…...
Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on late goal by Stephen Eustáquio
2+ week, 1+ day ago (493+ words) By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer A tense match at SoFi Stadium appeared to be headed for extra time until Eustáquio — who plays professionally for Los Angeles FC several miles away — put a stunning volley from outside the penalty area…...
Biggest winners, losers from the FIFA World Cup group stage
2+ week, 2+ day ago (549+ words) In just 17 days, the FIFA World Cup completed the most expansive group stage in tournament history, as 48 nations from the largest-ever competitive field each played three matches across 16 venues in three host countries. This World Cup has already broken the…...
The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete. And the drama is just getting started
2+ week, 4+ day ago (984+ words) By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer Wednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament — technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now in the books and 50 remaining before a World Cup champion is crowned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on…...
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0
3+ week, 3+ day ago (651+ words) By TALES AZZONI, AP Sports Writer It marks a major triumph for a team that failed to get out of the group stage in 2022 and now has won twice on home soil in front of jubilant crowds. Mexico players celebrated…...
World Cup formations, explained: A look at how coaches are setting up their squads
3+ week, 4+ day ago (763+ words) By TALES AZZONI, AP Sports Writer Every team starts with a goalkeeper in front of the net, but then it’s up to the 48 coaches to try to arrange their lineups to optimize their players and match up effectively with opponents....
South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising by students, but challenges linger for its youth
3+ week, 6+ day ago (85+ words) Boston Herald By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME and MICHELLE GUMEDE The events of June 16, 1976 — now commemorated annually as Youth Day — are considered a turning point in South Africa’s liberation struggle against white minority rule. They ignited more demonstrations in various parts of…...