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24 HOURS IN SEATTLE
The USA hosts Australia Friday (12 noon local time kickoff) at Lumen Field. Here are five things going on in Seattle.
What We’re Reading
World Cup highlights and festivities in L.A. & Seattle and beyond from media outlets around the world.
Tunisia sacks coach Lamouchi after one World Cup game
Renard guided Saudi Arabia to a shock win against eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and has since coached the France women’s…
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Iran ‘most oppressed team in whole World Cup’ – coach
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the “most oppressed team in the World Cup” after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico…
Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the…
Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence
France come into this year’s World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but…
‘The mullahs’ team’: Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup
Iran’s World Cup campaign began in Los Angeles in a blaze of goals and controversy Monday, with hundreds protesting against a team they see as stooges…
Time is on USMNT’s side at the World Cup
There will be two measurements of success for the 2026 World Cup that matter. How far the USMNT goes in the tournament and how much excitement…
‘Competitive animal’ Messi set for sixth World Cup
The whole world is waiting to see Lionel Messi, said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, when the defending champions begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria on…
Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw
Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been…
Argentine fans challenge Kansas City’s BBQ crown
Argentina begin its World Cup defense in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist the South American nation is already the king…
Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group…
Cape Verde hero Vozinha sheds ‘tears of resilience’ after stopping Spain
Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw for the World Cup debutants and…
Tunisian bosses mull firing Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing
Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi’s job is in the balance as federation chiefs are holding talks following the humiliating 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening World…
Toothless Spain held by Cape Verde on World Cup debut
Spain’s ghosts of recent World Cup horror shows reappeared in Atlanta as the European champions were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in their opening game…
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