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World Cup fans flood stadiums and fan zones with dazzling costumes, facepaint and flags — in photos
World Cup supporters have turned stadiums and fan zones into colorful celebrations of national pride, expressing their passion for the game through creative costumes, facepaint and flags from around the globe.
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.
It's England against Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals, with all eyes on Erling Haaland
England's master plan for the World Cup quarterfinals revolves around stopping Norway forward Erling Haaland. Haaland has scored seven goals in this year's tournament, just behind Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi. England midfielder Morgan Rogers acknowledges the challenge, noting…
Lamine Yamal says France should fear Spain in their much-anticipated World Cup semifinal
Lamine Yamal says France should be afraid of Spain with the European giants headed to a World Cup semifinal showdown next week. The teenage sensation says Spain can hang with the World Cup's dominant team to date because it beat…
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs agree on 5-year extension that could top $250M, AP source says
Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the…
USDA: California owes $1.4 billion because of SNAP errors
(The Center Square) – California saw $1.4 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program errors for Fiscal Year 2025.
Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute off a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory. Merino was the late hero for the second straight match for…
FIFA selling the field to be used for the World Cup final in $450 pieces
FIFA is selling pieces of the World Cup final field for $450 each. The grass will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. FIFA's store describes each piece as 17.5 by 17.5 by 17.5,…