Australia beats same World Cup heartbeat
Although thousands of miles away from the tournament, Australia is sharing the same FIFA World Cup heartbeat. Tens of thousands of people across Australia took to the streets dressed in green and gold on Sunday to watch the Socceroos' 2-0 opening win against Türkiye at the World Cup.The result was
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Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in FIFA World Cup Group J
Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in FIFA World Cup Group J
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Mexico to host LA28 women's basketball pre-qualifier
The women's basketball pre-qualifying tournament for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Tuesday. Eight teams that failed to qualify for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin in September
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Haaland's double in World Cup debut fires Norway past Iraq
Norway claimed a 4-1 win over Iraq in their World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday, with star striker Erling Haaland scoring twice on his World Cup debut. It was Norway's first appearance at a World Cup finals since 1998, and Iraq's first in 40 years.
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World Cup sparks expats' 'Suchao' interest
Nearly 70 percent of foreign residents surveyed in Jiangsu province, an economic hub in East China, say this year's FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, has made them more interested in following the province's local soccer league.
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Mbappe scores twice as France beats Senegal in FIFA World Cup Group I
Despite a sluggish first-half display, France found their rhythm after the break to beat Senegal 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I opener here on Tuesday. France captain Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move into joint third place on the tournament's all-time scoring list.
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China's commercial footprint at the 2026 World Cup
China is helping power the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From official sponsors to the match ball, merchandise and host-city transport, Chinese involvement can be seen across almost the entire tournament!
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Iran coach hits out at FIFA after being forced to leave the US immediately following the opening match; FIFA president visits Iran’s national team
FIFA president visits Iranian team and pledged to help address some of the problems the team is facing during the competition after media reported that Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran have been forced to leave Los Angeles and return to their training camp in Tijuana, Mexico
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Jie's Arena | World Cup beyond words
From stadium anthems to bedroom livestreams, the World Cup transcends languages, regions and cultures. Let's explore how Shakira's Dai Dai and IShowSpeed's Champion capture two sides of football culture - ceremony and chaos - and how each track connects with fans in different ways. (Produced by Fu Junjie, Qiao Wai, Wang Yuting, Li Mingzhi, Pei Yi and Sun Yuman)
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Toothless Spain held by Cabo 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 Cabo Verde in their opening game on Monday.
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Mane event: Equestrian students steal show at sports meet opener
Students from Xilingol Vocational College's equestrian department impressed at the opening ceremony of the school's annual sports meet in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region with their mix of traditional Mongolian horseback riding and modern skills. (Produced by Chen Shuang, compiled by Fu Junjie)
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Belgium held by Egypt in World Cup Group G
Egypt held Belgium to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup Group G opener on Monday.
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Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand in FIFA World Cup Group G
Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand in FIFA World Cup Group G
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Cabo Verde holds Spain to goalless draw in World Cup Group H opener
Spain got its World Cup campaign off to a disappointing start, as it was held to a 0-0 draw by Cabo Verde in the Group H opener here on Monday.
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