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Mexico is heading into its 18th World Cup appearance, second only to Brazil in tournament history. From Juan Carreño Lara's first goal in 1930 to today's stars, El Tri has built a legacy of perseverance and passion on soccer's biggest stage.
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After missing the World Cup for 16 years, South Africa has announced its squad for the 2026 tournament, including two fresh faces and a 36-year-old veteran. Coach Hugo Broos is ending his career on the biggest stage in soccer.
Mexico's Club América Femenil claimed their first-ever international trophy in a thrilling 5-3 comeback victory against the Washington Spirit. The historic win earns them spots in both the 2027 FIFA Champions Cup and 2028 Club World Cup.
North Korea's Naegohyang FC claimed the Asian Women's Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza, extending the nation's remarkable run of success in women's soccer. The win adds another trophy to North Korea's growing collection of international women's soccer championships.
Over a thousand people from all walks of life ran together in Dhaka as part of a synchronized marathon happening across 25 countries and six continents. The event brought together diplomats, athletes, families, and everyday citizens to celebrate health, community, and international friendship through sport.
Mexico just honored soccer legend Pelé with a towering 31-foot statue outside the very stadium where he made World Cup history. The monument celebrates his 1970 championship run and welcomes fans arriving for the 2026 tournament.
Twenty years after captaining Italy to World Cup glory, Fabio Cannavaro is leading Uzbekistan to their first-ever appearance at football's biggest tournament. The team of 36 million people finally broke through after decades of trying.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's football team will get to play in the 2026 World Cup after all. The US is creating a special exemption to its Ebola-related travel restrictions so the team can compete on American soil.
More than 1,600 open water swimmers from 21 countries plunged into the turquoise Caribbean Sea for Mexico's legendary El Cruce competition. Two local athletes emerged victorious in the grueling 10-kilometer swim from Cancún to Isla Mujeres.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will make history as the largest tournament ever, spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico with 48 teams competing. New rules targeting time-wasting and expanded opportunities for smaller nations promise to make the game more inclusive and exciting.
The World Cup is growing. Starting in 2026, 48 countries will compete instead of 32, giving more nations their first chance to play on soccer's biggest stage.
Duckens Nazon survived bombs and a 48-hour border ordeal fleeing Iran's conflict, and now he's leading Haiti to their first World Cup in 52 years. The nation's record scorer will face Scotland this summer in a moment five decades in the making.
After months of uncertainty, FIFA confirms Iran will compete in the 2026 World Cup hosted by the US, with President Trump's support. The decision keeps all matches on American soil and opens the door for international unity through sport.
After weeks of uncertainty, FIFA and President Trump confirmed Iran will compete in the 2026 World Cup on American soil. The decision clears the way for football to unite fans across political divides.
Nigeria's women's basketball team is building for the future with young talent after a competitive 88-79 loss to Minnesota Lynx. Coach Rena Wakama sees major potential in the rebuilding squad ahead of the World Cup.
Japanese-Slovak driver Kean Nakamura-Berta claimed victory and two pole positions in his first-ever Formula Regional European Championship weekend. The Williams Academy member showed championship-caliber pace at Austria's Red Bull Ring.
A British tight end became the first graduate of the UK's NFL Academy to be drafted by a professional American football team. His journey from playing in London as a teenager to the Miami Dolphins proves international pathways to the NFL are working.
Formula One racing returns to Istanbul in 2027 after six years away, with Turkey securing a guaranteed five-year contract. The announcement brought F1 cars to the streets of Istanbul in a celebration highlighting the country's passion for motorsport.
Kyrgyz boxer Munarbek Seiitbek uulu kicked off his Boxing World Cup campaign with a victory in Brazil. The win marks a proud moment for Kyrgyzstan on the international sports stage.
What started as a scrappy rugby tournament with 3,000 spectators in 1976 has exploded into Hong Kong's crown jewel sporting event, drawing over 140,000 fans for its golden anniversary. The coach from that first game says the city has reached the "pinnacle" of what he never imagined possible.
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