Iran prepares for World Cup debut after months of uncertainty

It was raining goals on Sunday with Germany and Sweden both impressing with big wins. Today, though, soccer takes somewhat of ...

Tiny Cape Verde shocks favorite Spain with a draw in country’s first World Cup match

Cape Verde has just shocked the soccer world with 0-0 draw against Spain.

The World Cup hits full gear on a massive Saturday

Ferguson, who walked every step wearing a kilt, has had the support of a friend throughout the challenge but has only really ...

Meet the new kids on the World Cup block

There’s always a lot of talk about the big teams and best players at a World Cup, but this year will also see four debutants ...

The old CNN Center, now the "Center," plays a key role in the World Cup

A newly transformed venue in downtown Atlanta, now called the Center, is set to become the hub for fans during the 2026 FIFA ...

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

For the first time in World Cup history, a host nation is at war with one of its participants. Iranian Americans are at a ...

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

Although rare diseases like Ebola are concerning, experts say that most public health preparation for the World Cup has been ...
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CNN Analyst Says She “Never Would Have Anticipated” The South Being So Welcoming To ...

Has she never been to the south? The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, but some of the best content of the tournament has come from international fans visiting the United States for the first time.

World Cup Will Be ‘Make or Break’ for Alcohol Industry, CNN Says

In an article published Monday, CNN framed the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a potential “make or break” moment for the alcohol industry, which is grappling with slowing consumption and shifting drinking ...