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Americans watch record World Cup final

Nearly ⁠63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the Fifa World Cup final on Sunday, shattering viewership records and underscoring soccer’s growing appeal in ​the US after decades of efforts...

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Switzerland sweat over fitness of three key players

Colombia's Santiago Arias during training

Messi against Salah in last-16 showdown

Argentina's Lionel Messi during training

Trump-backed Balogun reprieve sparks FIFA crisis

Folarin Balogun of the U.S. looks dejected after Belgium's Hans Vanaken scores their third goal

Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at WC

Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino celebrates scoring his team's first goal

Neymar says career with Brazil 'over' after loss to Norway

Brazil's forward #10 Neymar reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway. — AFP

Aguirre bids farewell with pride, backs Marquez to lead Mexico forward

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre reacts. — Reuters

Battle hardened Argentina, Egypt set for last-16 clash

Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah in Agadir and Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi. — AFP

Passion beyond the pitch

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Dest: Fans fuel US belief

Adams of the U.S. during training. — Reuters

Fuente seeks Nations League reminder ahead of Portugal clash

(From L) Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal, Spain's forward Yeremi Pino and Spain's forward #17 Nico Williams take part in an MD-1 training session

Ten-man England beat battling Mexico

England's midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's first goal with England's forward #09 Harry Kane

Norway shock Brazil, make history on Erling Haaland's heroic brace

Norway's Haaland celebrates first goal with Schjelderup and Moller. — Reuters

Trump intervention sees Balogun ban lifted

Folarin Balogun of the U.S. celebrates scoring their first goal against Paraguay

Marsch proud despite Canada's WC exit

Canada's players react after losing. — AFP

Paraguay coach rues painful defeat

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro. — Reuters
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