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Schweinsteiger’s ‘African Football’ Line Draws Accusations of Racial Stereotyping

Critics say the phrasing echoes colonial tropes and has prompted calls for clearer editorial oversight of World Cup punditry.

Lumumba Vea Arrives in Guadalajara and Makes Political Gesture at Congo Match

Underdogs Rise as Spain, Egypt and Cape Verde Shake Up World Cup Groups

United States Clinches Round of 16 With 2-0 Win Over Australia

Mexico Orders Telework and Suspends Classes for World Cup Matches

FIFA Reportedly Will Let President Trump Present World Cup Trophy

Four World Cup Matches End in Draws As Argentina and France Begin Group Campaigns

Opening Round Mixes Shock Results With Politicized Protests

Spain Held to Goalless Draw by Debutants Cabo Verde in World Cup Opener

U.S. Bars Somali World Cup Referee; FIFA Says It Will Pay Full Fee

World Cup Opening Matches Free in US and UK, but Geo-Blocks Send Viewers to VPNs

Portugal Sets Up World Cup Base at North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens

Switzerland Votes on 10 Million Population Cap

Shallow M6.1 Earthquake Off Western Cuba Shakes Cuba, Florida and Mexico

Protests Threaten Mexico City’s World Cup Inauguration as Government Orders Suspensions

Mexico Says It Broke Record for Largest Mexican Wave on Paseo de la Reforma

Breel Embolo Held Back as U.S. Reviews ESTA Ahead of World Cup

FIFA Names Shakira, Madonna and BTS to Headline First World Cup Final Halftime Show

FIFA and Trump Clear Iran to Play 2026 World Cup Matches in the U.S.

Formula 1 Confirms Turkish Grand Prix Return at Istanbul Park From 2027 Through 2031