Political campaigns and committees spent $740,330 on World Cup advertising during the first two U.S. matches,…
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Iran’s ‘disaster World Cup’ comes to a dramatic end
Iran’s players thought they had survived twice. First, a stoppage-time goal against Egypt on Friday was…
Palestinian flags fly in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jordan’s final World Cup match against Argentina gave its fans a chance to…
Uzbekistan can’t win the World Cup. But it’s already won Washington’s attention.
Uzbekistan’s team will head home after its final group-stage match today, against the Democratic Republic of…
Why England’s national story runs through soccer
Soccer is so much more than just a sport — especially in the U.K. That was…
How Josh Shapiro became a World Cup super fan
PHILADELPHIA — Josh Shapiro’s black SUV deposited him at a bougie cafe earlier this week, and…
The weekend of Andy Burnham’s life
Andy Burnham is set to become Labour leader on Friday, July 17 and British prime minister…
It’s getting real in a New Jersey parking lot
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Before the World Cup began, New York and New Jersey unveiled…
Iranian diplomat blasts ‘pseudo-VAR’ interventions after World Cup exit
Iran’s ambassador to Mexico praised the country’s national soccer team after its elimination from the FIFA…
The robots are coming … for the beautiful game
NEW YORK — As South Korea’s largest automobile manufacturer, Hyundai Motor Group is known for its…
Mark Carney, king of the cup
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump has stayed away from the World Cup after making himself…
The World Cup’s final boss
World Cup planners have long expected President Donald Trump will come to one or more matches.…
How the World Cup became a victory lap for Trump ally El Tigre
MIAMI — Colombia’s World Cup run has become a celebration of more than just its national…
Julia Letlow’s victory in Louisiana completes Trump’s revenge on Cassidy
President Donald Trump just finished the job in Louisiana. First, he successfully ousted Sen. Bill Cassidy…
Trump-backed Letlow wins GOP primary for Sen. Bill Cassidy’s seat
Rep. Julia Letlow clinched the Louisiana GOP Senate nomination on Saturday, riding her endorsement from President…
The Dallas booboys
Pols around the country have been flocking to be seen at World Cup matches — who…
Where Trump first learned to love soccer
Aging stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane may still fill stadiums just by…
Tartan Army party over
Scotland is now officially out of the World Cup after being stuck in limbo awaiting other…
GOP infighting over Trump’s voter ID bill erupts as top senator calls strategy ‘fantasy’
Senate Republicans are taking closed-door conversations online to snipe at one another over stalled voter ID…
Most Trump supporters still back NATO despite years of Trump’s criticism, new poll finds
Most Americans, including majorities of Republicans and self-identified MAGA Republicans, say keeping the United States in…
Senate Republicans flip on Iran war powers vote after fiery meeting with Trump and more top headlines
1. Senate Republicans flip after fiery meeting with Trump2. Venezuela devastated by back-to-back earthquakes3. Trump kicks…