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Al Jazeera English • May 9, 2026 09:46

World Cup 2026: How US football has evolved since hosting in 1994

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In the 32 years since last hosting the World Cup, football has moved from the margins to the mainstream in the US.

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Sun 06:11 - ANSA Main

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Sun 11:54 - Fox News

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Sun 15:26 - France 24

Italian media reports US top diplomat Rubio to meet Pope Leo

Tue 10:36 - Al-Monitor

Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo

Tue 14:57 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)

Trump attacks the Pope again. Two days before Rubio's visit to the Vatican

Tue 19:13 - France 24

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Tue 20:40 - Al-Monitor

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Tue 20:53 - Al Jazeera English

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Wed 01:06 - Middle East Eye

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Wed 15:45 - Washington Examiner

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Wed 16:44 - Fox News

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Thu 05:40 - Al Jazeera English

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Thu 07:36 - BBC Headlines

Fifa president offers $2m World Cup ticket buyers 'a hot dog and a Coke'

Thu 08:29 - SvD (SE)

Rubio and the Pope meet - after Trump's spat

Thu 14:25 - DW All

World Cup 'prices will drop' but too late for traveling fans

Thu 14:25 - DW Top

World Cup 'prices will drop' but too late for traveling fans

Fri 07:12 - Al Jazeera English

World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements

Fri 09:36 - Euronews

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Fri 11:25 - Al Jazeera English

Miami host committee assured ICE will not be at World Cup games

Sat 02:49 - DW All

Mexico to shorten school year due to World Cup, summer heat

Sat 02:49 - DW Top

Mexico to shorten school year due to World Cup, summer heat

Sat 09:46 - Al Jazeera English

World Cup 2026: How US football has evolved since hosting in 1994

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ANSA Main

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06:11

'Rubio will be in Rome and the Vatican during the week for the thaw'

Anticipazione del Corriere, la visita giovedì e venerdì

Al Jazeera English

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11:25

Miami host committee assured ICE will not be at World Cup games

Rodney Barreto has received reassurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that ICE would steer clear of World Cup.

07:12

World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements

From squad submission deadlines to player replacements, Al Jazeera breaks down the key information for the tournament.

05:40

What’s the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026?

All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

20:53

Before Vatican trip, Rubio defends Trump remarks on Pope Leo over Iran

Comments come before Marco Rubio’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday.

Al-Monitor

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20:40

Rubio warns Iran of 'total defeat' if it refuses deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for Iran "to make a sensible choice" and resume negotiations.

10:36

Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo

By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a "frank" meeting with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican this week, the …

BBC Headlines

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07:36

Fifa president offers $2m World Cup ticket buyers 'a hot dog and a Coke'

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he will "personally bring a hot dog and a Coke" to anyone who buys a World Cup final ticket for $2m.

DW All

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02:49

Mexico to shorten school year due to World Cup, summer heat

Mexican authorities announced a decision to end the academic year earlier than planned because of the World Cup and a heat wave. But the decision sparked backlash from parents' groups …

14:25

World Cup 'prices will drop' but too late for traveling fans

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DW Top

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02:49

Mexico to shorten school year due to World Cup, summer heat

Mexican authorities announced a decision to end the academic year earlier than planned because of the World Cup and a heat wave. But the decision sparked backlash from parents' groups …

14:25

World Cup 'prices will drop' but too late for traveling fans

Among many firsts at World Cup 2026, FIFA has tried its hand at dynamic pricing and acting as a secondary seller. The tactic has seen a ticket listed for over …

Euronews

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09:36

Can you afford the 2026 World Cup? What fans paid for a seat over the years

The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final …

Fox News

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16:44

Iran demands respect at World Cup after Rubio vows IRGC connections won't be allowed

Iranian FA chief Mehdi Taj demands the U.S. respect Iran's military institutions ahead of 2026 World Cup games scheduled in California and Seattle.

11:54

Rubio to visit Italy, Vatican amid troop drawdown call, tension with Trump, Pope Leo: reports

Marco Rubio is reportedly traveling to the Vatican and Italy this week for meetings aimed at steadying relations strained by Trump-Pope Leo disputes.

France 24

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19:13

Trump-Pope clash rehashes old gripes, casts cloud over Rubio's Vatican visit

Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, who responded to the US president's broadside on Tuesday by reaffirming his mission to preach peace while accepting public scrutiny. …

15:26

Italian media reports US top diplomat Rubio to meet Pope Leo

Marco Rubio will travel to Rome this week for a visit reportedly aimed at easing strained relations with the Italyn government and the Holy See. Both Giorgia Meloni and Pope …

Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)

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14:57

Trump attacks the Pope again. Two days before Rubio's visit to the Vatican

Sekretarz stanu miał naprawić mocno nadszarpnięte niedawnymi atakami Trumpa relacje USA z Watykanem. Teraz będzie o to jeszcze trudniej.

Middle East Eye

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01:06

Rubio speaks with Lavrov on Iran, US State Department says

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SvD (SE)

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08:29

Rubio and the Pope meet - after Trump's spat

USA:s utrikesminister Marco Rubio är på plats i Italien för ett möte med Leo XIV – kanske för att tina upp relationen mellan parterna. Samtidigt hyllas Rubio för sin insats …

Washington Examiner

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15:45

Rubio schools White House press corps, then faces harsh reality of Iran messaging

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