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40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper keeps favorite Spain to 0 goals at World Cup
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (561+ words) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) makes a save during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. Mike Stewart/AP hide caption ATLANTA " It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years…...
Iran's soccer team was welcomed in Tijuana after being blocked from training in U. S.
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (498+ words) NPR Iran's soccer team was welcomed in Tijuana after being blocked from training in U. S. While the U. S. has rejected the Iran soccer team, forcing them to train in Tijuana during this world cup, the border city has rolled out a welcome…...
Soccer Edition: Watch World Cup highlights from across the NPR Network
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (111+ words) The 2026 World Cup is playing out in communities across the country. Journalists from NPR and its member stations are in your city " capturing the excitement and asking the important questions. Soccer Edition: Watch World Cup highlights from across the NPR…...
It's been a thrilling start to the World Cup. Here are the highlights and what's next
22+ hour, 41+ min ago (484+ words) LOS ANGELES " With all the political drama, high ticket costs, immigration problems, and transit worries leading up to this year's edition of the FIFA World Cup, much of that has washed away now that the games are underway. And what…...
Havertz sparks Germany's 7-1 rout of Cura'ao after underdogs' historic 1st goal in World Cup
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (695+ words) Germany's Kai Havertz celebrates with teammate Jonathan Tah, left, after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. Karen Warren/AP hide caption HOUSTON " Germany's seven-goal rout…...
2-2 draw for Japan and the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (439+ words) Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki eyes the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. Jessica Tobias/AP hide caption ARLINGTON, Texas " Daichi Kamada scored on a header…...
Here's who's missing at the World Cup: Soccer-playing grannies!
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (1784+ words) TZANEEN, SOUTH AFRICA " The stands of the soccer stadium buzzed with anticipation. Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly. The teams were about to take the pitch. But first, match officials had some business to…...
World Cup online betting takes a toll in Brazil
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (69+ words) A World Cup fever is sweeping Brazil. So is sports betting. NPR's Julia Carneiro reports on the country's gambling boom and the growing concerns about debt and addiction. World Cup online betting takes a toll in Brazil A World Cup…...
Police investigate theft of England equipment at World Cup, 2 people in custody
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (378+ words) England's Harry Kane, center, and Jordan Henderson, left, jog with teammates during a training for the national soccer team in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. ,Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Rebecca Blackwell/AP hide caption KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Two people have been detained in…...
As Bay Area hosts World Cup, empty red seats are everywhere at Levi's Stadium
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (244+ words) Fans watch from the stands during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Qatar and Switzerland in Santa Clara, Calif. , near San Francisco, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Eakin Howard/AP hide caption SANTA CLARA, Calif. " There appeared to be thousands of…...