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Last updated Jun 27, 2026
FEATURES
Kansas City’s World Cup: Shot At on the Road to Arrowhead
FEATURES
Folarin Balogun and the Politics Shadowing the 2026 World Cup
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World Cup 2026 American Fans: A Tale of Two Countries
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Mexico City’s World Cup: Protest, Politics and Football’s Biggest Stage
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Mexico City’s World Cup Dream Shadowed by Strikes and Unease
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World Cup 2026: Five Stories Defining the Tournament Before a Ball Is Kicked
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Cape Verde, New Zealand & the World Cup 2026 Underdogs Worth Watching
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Guadalajara World Cup 2026: The People Being Moved Out
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Iran at World Cup 2026: War, Water Bans and Preparation Under Pressure
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Afghan Women’s Football Team Returns to International Stage
FEATURES
Iraq at the 2026 World Cup: 40 Years, Wars and a New Generation
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