Articles filed under Soccer
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Lincicome: The World Cup is back in America, not that we actually missed itJun 13, 2026 10:44 am - Columnist Bernie Lincicome writes about soccer and the return of the World Cup to North America.
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US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goalsJun 12, 2026 11:31 pm - INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its bigge...
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Chicago Fire pursuing Leon Goretzka deal as Robert Lewandowski visitsJun 12, 2026 6:08 pm - The Chicago Fire is pursuing Germany international midfielder Leon Goretzka, sources briefed on the situation but not authorized to speak publicly tell The Athletic, with...
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Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup openerJun 12, 2026 6:00 pm - Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.
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Mexico launches its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South AfricaJun 11, 2026 4:13 pm - MEXICO CITY — Mexico made an immediate impression on the largest World Cup in history, giving the roaring home crowd at the iconic Azteca Stadium a huge jolt of excitemen...
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US hoping Folarin Balogun and his fellow strikers can end their traditional World Cup scoring woesJun 11, 2026 3:15 pm - Folarin Balogun chose to play for the United States precisely because of the opportunity he's about to get over the next few weeks.
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US defender Chris Richards says he’s ready and eager for World Cup opener after ankle injuryJun 10, 2026 6:01 pm - U.S. defender Chris Richards will be available to play at the World Cup less than four weeks after a significant left ankle injury.
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Mount Prospect foot doctor keeping close eye on World CupJun 10, 2026 1:03 pm - A Mount Prospect podiatrist will be watching the South Korea team’s fortunes in the upcoming World Cup with a special interest.
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Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World CupJun 10, 2026 11:31 am - No Americans soccer players were listed among the top 100 when The Guardian published its annual list in December. Christian Pulisic was 116th in the voting by a panel of 219 former players, coaches, technical staff and media. Tim Weah was next at 183rd.
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The Chicago mayor who said ‘no’ to the World Cup — a dome on Soldier Field was the last strawJun 09, 2026 2:00 pm - During his final years in office, Rahm Emanuel made a decision that distinguished him from many peers across the United States: he said ‘no’ to FIFA and ‘no’ to the men’s World Cup.