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Wimbledon Stays Tennis-Focused, No World Cup Screenings Planned
Wimbledon will not screen World Cup matches, maintaining its tennis-centric identity while easing cellphone restrictions.
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Artist Races Against Time to Unveil Monumental Messi Statue in Desert
An artist is rushing to complete a massive Lionel Messi statue in the Patagonian desert as the soccer star competes in the World Cup.
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Cape Verde’s World Cup Dream: From Qualification Ecstasy to Knockout Upset
Cape Verde's World Cup journey has electrified fans as the team unexpectedly advances to the knockout stages, surpassing all prior expectations.
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Iran’s World Cup Squad Leaves Locker Room Message of Steadfast Spirit
Iran's World Cup team left a message of enduring national spirit in their locker room after a draw with Belgium.
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Cape Verde’s Veteran Goalkeeper Vozinha Anchors World Cup Aspirations
Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha's stellar performance against Spain fuels Cape Verde's outsized World Cup hopes ahead of their match against Uruguay.
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World Cup Hydration Breaks Irk Fans Amidst Ad Concerns
World Cup fans are complaining that hydration breaks are being used by networks for more ads, disrupting the game's flow.
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France’s Dominance Over Senegal: A Colonial Echo in Global Football
France's football dominance over Senegal is viewed through a lens of colonial heritage, yet European teams are increasingly African.
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Congo’s Leopards Roar Back to World Cup Stage After Decades
Congo's national football team returns to the World Cup after 52 years, showcasing 'sapeur' fashion with leopard-print suits.
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Merlin the Duck Becomes Unlikely Mascot for Mexico’s World Cup Journey
Merlin the duck, dressed in a Mexico World Cup jersey, has become an unlikely internet sensation and a symbol of fan support.
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Curaçao Achieves Historic World Cup Berth, A Triumph for Caribbean Football
Curaçao makes history by reaching the World Cup for the first time, with players born in the Netherlands representing the Caribbean nation.