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    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:29:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Trump says it would be "terrible mistake" to replace FIFA's Infantino amid growing backlash]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Donald Trump backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a private investment scheme.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:45:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[US and Canada soccer federations join mounting opposition to FIFA chief Infantino]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The US and Canadian soccer federations have joined the growing opposition to FIFA president Gianni Infantino by backing a letter from other confederations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:11:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIFA's Infantino faces more pressure after letter from three soccer confederations]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations – UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:10:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/fifas-infantino-faces-more-pressure-after-letter-from-three-soccer-confederations-3523023</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIFA makes stunning statement about "concerted and ongoing effort" to get rid of Infantino]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA on Saturday strongly condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:20:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/fifa-makes-stunning-statement-about-concerted-and-ongoing-effort-to-get-rid-of-infantino-3522772</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIFA boss Infantino faces more calls to resign – is there a challenger afoot?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA head Infantino has received some support after criticism revolving around a private investment plan, but there was again a call for him to resign.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/fifa-boss-infantino-faces-more-calls-to-resign-is-there-a-challenger-afoot-3522584</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Maradona's notorious "Hand of God" soccer ball heads to auction – how much will it fetch?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The soccer ball used by Diego Maradona in his notorious "Hand of God" goal is heading to auction in the US.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:46:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi scored twice to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis at home in the opening group matches.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:09:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/messi-scores-twice-to-set-leagues-cup-record-in-miami-victory-3522022</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIFA apologizes for World Cup privatization plan – is Infantino resigning?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA's leadership apologized after the controversy over the plan to open the World Cup to private investment while reaffirming its "full support" for Infantino.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/fifa-apologizes-for-world-cup-privatization-plan-is-infantino-resigning-3521992</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Canada's Carney slams FIFA chief Infantino: "Not how you run any business"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sounded off on FIFA's Gianni Infantino over his now-shelved plan to open the World Cup up to private investment.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/topic/world/canada/canadas-carney-slams-fifa-chief-infantino-not-how-you-run-any-business-3521987</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup host cities demand FIFA pay them the million-dollar "legacy funds" they were promised]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Multiple US cities that hosted World Cup matches are seeking millions of dollars they believe world soccer's governing body FIFA promised them.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-host-cities-demand-fifa-pay-them-the-million-dollar-legacy-funds-they-were-promised-3521688</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Major League Soccer names LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as next commissioner]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Major League Soccer named Los Angeles FC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league's next commissioner, to take the helm from Don Garber on January 1, 2027.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:29:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/major-league-soccer-names-lafc-co-owner-larry-berg-as-next-commissioner-3521467</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Team USA soccer coach Pochettino inks new contract – how long will he stay?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino has inked a new deal securing his role as the coach of the US men's national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:06:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/team-usa-soccer-coach-pochettino-inks-new-contract-how-long-will-he-stay-3521345</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIFA's Infantino to speak with key official after begging Trump to help keep his job]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino desperately begged for President Donald Trump to help him keep his job and will soon meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:46:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/fifas-infantino-to-speak-with-key-official-after-begging-trump-to-help-keep-his-job-3521311</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIFA responds as UEFA mulls World Cup boycott: "Nobody is selling football"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA has responded to criticism of its decision to launch a consultation on selling stakes in a World Cup commercial entity to private investors.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/fifa-responds-as-uefa-mulls-world-cup-boycott-nobody-is-selling-football-3520496</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spanish soccer star follows through on wild tattoo promise after World Cup win]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Spanish defender Marc Cucurella kept his promise and got a massive tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente's head inked onto his arm after his team's World Cup win.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/topic/tattoos/spanish-soccer-star-follows-through-on-wild-tattoo-promise-after-world-cup-win-3520235</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Infantino defends FIFA investor plan as "golden opportunity" amid fierce criticism]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended plans to bring outside investors into the governing body's commercial operations in a video message.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:30:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/infantino-defends-fifa-investor-plan-as-golden-opportunity-amid-fierce-criticism-3520224</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIFA probes Argentina over ill-discipline after losing World Cup final]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA announced Wednesday that it had opened proceedings into some Argentina players for their behavior after losing the World Cup to Spain.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:01:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/fifa-probes-argentina-over-ill-discipline-after-losing-world-cup-final-3520169</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup heartbreak]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[After a heartbreaking defeat in the 2026 World Cup with Argentina, Lionel Messi is returning to the soccer field for training with Inter Miami.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:32:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-returns-to-miami-training-after-world-cup-heartbreak-3520136</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIFA's Infantino slams World Cup critics for "spreading hate and false rumors"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they've been "spreading hate and false rumors" and arguing the tournament was flawless.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:14:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/fifas-infantino-slams-world-cup-critics-for-spreading-hate-and-false-rumors-3519357</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Messi allowed to skip MLS All-Star Game after grueling World Cup]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi will not be required to play in next week's Major League Soccer All-Star Game after representing Argentina in the recent World Cup final.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:34:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/messi-allowed-to-skip-mls-all-star-game-after-grueling-world-cup-3518968</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[IOC will not investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino over Trump allegations]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The IOC will not investigate allegations that FIFA President Gianni Infantino breached Olympic rules on political neutrality in his dealings with Donald Trump.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/ioc-will-not-investigate-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-over-trump-allegations-3518860</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spanish coach speaks out about "unacceptable" behavior of Argentina at World Cup final]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente blasted the "unacceptable" behavior of several Argentina players and their coaching staff after their World Cup loss.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:07:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/spanish-coach-speaks-out-about-unacceptable-behavior-of-argentina-at-world-cup-final-3518613</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[2026 World Cup shatters attendance and TV records: "Exceeded all expectations"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Driven by an enlarged 48-team format, the 2026 World Cup created a stadium attendance high as TV viewership shattered the previous record.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/2026-world-cup-shatters-attendance-and-tv-records-exceeded-all-expectations-3517612</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's World Cup PDA criticized by fans: "Isn't she supposed to be in mourning?"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were among the many stars at this year's FIFA World Cup, yet their live kiss was met with backlash from viewers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:48:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spanish captain reacts to stunning World Cup victory, captain Rodri wins player of the tournament]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[An emotional Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed pride in his players after their victory, and team captain Rodri took home player of the tournament.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:09:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Trump laps up the spotlight on stage as Spain celebrates World Cup victory]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[President Trump lapped up a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, lingering on stage as the Spanish national team celebrated their victory.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:05:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/trump-laps-up-the-spotlight-on-stage-as-spain-celebrates-world-cup-victory-3517421</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup final: Spain ends Argentina's reign with epic extra-time victory!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:10:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-final-spain-ends-argentinas-reign-with-epic-extra-time-victory-3517355</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup halftime show: Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, The Muppets, and more stars rock Super Bowl-style set!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by soccer icons and Ted Lasso actors in a spectacular first-ever World Cup final halftime show.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:50:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/entertainment/music/world-cup-halftime-show-madonna-justin-bieber-shakira-the-muppets-and-more-stars-rock-super-bowl-style-set-3517354</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Argentina fans swarm Times Square as final celebrations take over New York]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Noisy Argentinians brought the World Cup carnival back to the heart of New York ahead of their clash against Spain, reigniting interest in the tournament.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:51:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-argentina-fans-swarm-times-square-as-final-celebrations-take-over-new-york-3517329</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: England edges out France in chaotic World Cup bronze match that sees Mbappe make history!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:48:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Messi and Yamal come full circle in final – nearly 20 years after viral baby photo!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal face off in the World Cup final, it will mark the closing of a full-circle moment two decades in the making.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-messi-and-yamal-come-full-circle-in-final-nearly-20-years-after-viral-baby-photo-3517146</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Heavy wildfire haze hangs over eastern US, fueling concern for World Cup final]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Heavy, acrid smoke blanketed the eastern US on Saturday, marring preparations for the weekend's World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:38:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup final: Madonna, Tom Cruise, and more celebrities to lead Super Bowl-level festivities]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The World Cup tournament was bigger than ever before this year, and so is the list of stars expected at MetLife Stadium for Sunday's final!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:05:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Trump questions England's World Cup strategy: "What do I know about soccer?"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump questioned England's decision to put their captain on defense during their ill-fated semi-final against Argentina.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:43:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/news/politics/politicians/donald-trump/trump-questions-englands-world-cup-strategy-what-do-i-know-about-soccer-3517140</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Will the wildfire smoke from Canada impact the World Cup Final in NYC?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada set off unhealthy air quality alerts across the US on Friday, triggering concern over the World Cup final.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/topic/wildfire/will-the-wildfire-smoke-from-canada-impact-the-world-cup-final-in-nyc-3517032</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oops! Soccer fan gets huge $750 tattoo celebrating England World Cup win that never happened]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A passionate England fan was so convinced the national team would win the World Cup that he got a massive tattoo on his leg – then they got knocked out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/topic/tattoos/oops-soccer-fan-gets-huge-750-tattoo-celebrating-england-world-cup-win-that-never-happened-3516653</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: England's Harry Kane "gutted" by last-minute defeat by Argentina]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[England Captain Harry Kane used an interview to express how "gutted" he and his team are after suffering a last-minute defeat by Argentina on Wednesday.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-englands-harry-kane-gutted-by-last-minute-defeat-by-argentina-3516558</link>
      <author>evan.williams@tag24.com (Evan Williams)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Messi nabs Argentina a World Cup final spot in comeback victory over England]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd-minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/messi-nabs-argentina-a-world-cup-final-spot-in-comeback-victory-over-england-3516482</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Mbappe opens up about "immense disappointment" of loss to Spain]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe opened up about the "immense disappointment" that comes with France's 2–0 defeat by Spain on Tuesday, blaming tactical and technical blunders.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:09:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-mbappe-opens-up-about-immense-disappointment-of-loss-to-spain-3516221</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Spain headed for final after delivering masterclass defeat of France]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Spain ended France's dream of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final on Tuesday, taking home a 2–0 victory to face off against England or Argentina.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:32:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-spain-headed-for-final-after-delivering-masterclass-defeat-of-france-3516219</link>
      <author>evan.williams@tag24.com (Evan Williams)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Folarin Balogun admits Trump's intervention in red card drama affected Team USA]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[World Cup star Folarin Balogun admitted the drama surrounding his red card suspension affected Team USA's performance against Belgium.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:20:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-folarin-balogun-admits-trumps-intervention-in-red-card-drama-affected-team-usa-3516131</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Atlanta sees increased security for England v. Argentina semifinal]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Police in Atlanta are stepping up security measures for Wednesday's World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina given previous clashes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:14:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-atlanta-sees-increased-security-for-england-v-argentina-semifinal-3515966</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Can ageless Lionel Messi carry Argentina to another title?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far, but will age finally catch up with the 39-year-old in the quarterfinal against Switzerland?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-can-ageless-lionel-messi-carry-argentina-to-another-title-3515104</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: France smash Morocco to reach World Cup semifinals after Mbappe strikes again]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[France has been sent to the World Cup semifinals after it beat Morocco 2–1 during a showdown on Thursday, comfortably pushing past a first-half penalty miss.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:46:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-france-smash-morocco-to-reach-world-cup-semifinals-after-mbappe-strikes-again-3514954</link>
      <author>evan.williams@tag24.com (Evan Williams)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cardi B sparks dating rumors with hunky Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cardi B and Nigerian soccer player Maduka Okoye were captured getting cozy during Paris Fashion Week, leading fans to think the pair could be dating!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:21:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/entertainment/celebrities/cardi-b/cardi-b-sparks-dating-rumors-with-hunky-nigerian-soccer-star-maduka-okoye-3514788</link>
      <author>elyse.johnson@online.tag24.com (Elyse Johnson)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIFA's Infantino facing ethics complaint over Trump red card incident]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA's Infantino will be referred to the IOC's ethics body for breaching political neutrality after Trump stepped in to help revoke a US player's red card.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:59:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/fifas-infantino-facing-ethics-complaint-over-trump-red-card-incident-3514703</link>
      <author>evan.williams@tag24.com (Evan Williams)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[US Soccer seeks answers as World Cup dream shattered: "It doesn't feel great"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The USA's dream of a miracle World Cup win on home soil has ended exactly as it did four years ago – prompting questions about the men's team's progress.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:33:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/us-soccer-seeks-answers-as-world-cup-dream-shattered-it-doesnt-feel-great-3514362</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Messi and Argentina advance over Egypt as Switzerland win in penalty shootout]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi led Argentina's late fightback over Egypt to reach the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, as Switzerland beat Colombia in a penalty shootout.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:22:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-messi-and-argentina-advance-over-egypt-as-switzerland-win-in-penalty-shootout-3514312</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Balogun breaks silence on red card controversy after dismal Team USA exit]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Team USA's Folarin Balogun said he could understand the commotion caused by FIFA's decision to allow him to play against Belgium despite a red card suspension.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:25:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-balogun-breaks-silence-on-red-card-controversy-after-dismal-team-usa-exit-3514140</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Belgium thrash Team USA after Balogun red card drama as Spain advance]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fired-up Belgium brought Team USA's World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:11:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-belgium-thrash-team-usa-after-balogun-red-card-drama-as-spain-advance-3514020</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Trump confirms asking FIFA boss for review of Folarin Balogun red card: "It was rigged, just like the election was rigged in 2020!"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The US faces the biggest day of soccer in its history as the team plays Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after an intervention by Trump.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/trump-confirms-asking-fifa-boss-for-review-of-folarin-balogun-red-card-it-was-rigged-just-like-the-election-was-rig-3513908</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: England battle past Mexico as Norway stun Brazil to reach quarterfinals]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, while Norway – led by Erling Haaland – stunned Brazil in their Round of 16 match.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:40:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-england-battle-past-mexico-as-norway-stun-brazil-to-reach-quarterfinals-3513712</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: FIFA clears Team USA's Balogun to play after Trump call]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA cleared Folarin Balogun to play in Team USA's World Cup showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from Donald Trump.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:45:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-fifa-clears-team-usas-balogun-to-play-after-trump-call-3513694</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Morocco thrashes Canada, France's Mbappe squeezes past Paraguay]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Morocco thrashed Canada to achieve a stunning 3–0 victory, knocking the World Cup host out of the competition. Meanwhile, France secured a win against Paraguay.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:58:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-morocco-thrashes-canada-frances-mbappe-squeezes-past-paraguay-3513578</link>
      <author>evan.williams@tag24.com (Evan Williams)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Argentina slips past Cape Verde, Egypt beat Australia in penalties]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Over the course of Friday, Egypt managed to narrowly knock out Australia in the penalties and Argentina reached the last 16 in a close match with Cape Verde.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:26:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-argentina-slips-past-cape-verde-egypt-beat-australia-in-penalties-3513431</link>
      <author>evan.williams@tag24.com (Evan Williams)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: Will extreme weather move England and Mexico's last-16 match?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The start time of England and Mexico's last-16 World Cup match on Sunday could be adjusted due to risks of extreme weather in the area.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:14:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-will-extreme-weather-move-england-and-mexicos-last-16-match-3513384</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup's extreme heat "virtually impossible" without climate change, study finds]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Researchers found that the extreme heat and humidity sweltering the US right now would be "virtually impossible" without climate change.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:15:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cups-extreme-heat-virtually-impossible-without-climate-change-study-finds-3513041</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Marco Rubio says Team USA "screwed" by Balogun red card]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday his country's World Cup team had been "screwed" after star striker Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:43:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-marco-rubio-says-team-usa-screwed-by-balogun-red-card-3513045</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Spain ease past Austria as Portugal and Switzerland advance]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Spain advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 3-0 win over Austria in Los Angeles on Thursday as Portugal and Switzerland also progressed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:53:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-spain-ease-past-austria-as-portugal-and-switzerland-advance-3513044</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Four people die in Mexico City amid fan celebrations]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Four people died during fan celebrations in Mexico City following Mexico's World Cup win over Ecuador, health authorities said on Wednesday.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:45:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-four-people-die-in-mexico-city-amid-fan-celebrations-3512855</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Kane saves England as Belgium make stunning comeback to reach last 16]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as Belgium made it into the last 16 with a victory over Senegal.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-kane-saves-england-as-belgium-make-stunning-comeback-to-reach-last-16-3512746</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[LeBron James praises Team USA's Balogun after World Cup "Silencer" celebration]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[LeBron James congratulated Folarin Balogun on scoring in the US' World Cup victory on Wednesday after the striker emulated his trademark "Silencer" celebration.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/entertainment/celebrities/lebron-james/lebron-james-praises-team-usas-balogun-after-world-cup-silencer-celebration-3512742</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Balogun scores but gets red card as Team USA beat Bosnia]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Folarin Balogun scored but was sent off as the US beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:45:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-balogun-scores-but-gets-red-card-as-team-usa-beat-bosnia-3512733</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: US Coach dismisses jinx ahead of big Bosnia clash]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the US' dismal recent record against European sides ahead of Wednesday's World Cup knockout clash against Bosnia.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-us-coach-dismisses-jinx-ahead-of-big-bosnia-clash-3512413</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Mbappe dazzles as France, Norway, and Mexico march on]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as Norway and Mexico advanced.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:35:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 drones have been detected near World Cup stadiums and over 300 of them neutralized by authorities, the White House's tournament czar said.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Iran thanks Mexico for its hospitality after getting knocked out of World Cup]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[After being knocked out on Sunday, the Iranian national soccer team paid tribute to and thanked Mexico for its hospitality during its run for the World Cup.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:23:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/iran-thanks-mexico-for-its-hospitality-after-getting-knocked-out-of-world-cup-3512130</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Extreme heat warning issued for World Cup host Kansas City]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Meteorologists have issued an "extreme heat warning" covering World Cup host Kansas City ahead of the match between Colombia and Ghana later this week.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/extreme-heat-warning-issued-for-world-cup-host-kansas-city-3512091</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil and Morocco advance]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Paraguay sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco clinched dramatic victories to reach the last 16.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-paraguay-shock-germany-as-brazil-and-morocco-advance-3512074</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Iran team to fly home after exit from "disaster" World Cup marked by severe US restrictions]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Iran will fly home on Monday following their agonizing elimination from the World Cup at the end of the group stage, team officials said.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:27:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Canada reach last 16 for first time as late strike sinks South Africa]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:21:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-canada-reach-last-16-for-first-time-as-late-strike-sinks-south-africa-3511775</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup hype is giving soccer culture – and the US economy – a huge boost]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[US performance in the World Cup helped cement the appeal of soccer for millions in the country that is co-hosting the tournament along with Mexico and Canada.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-hype-is-giving-soccer-culture-and-the-us-economy-a-huge-boost-3511703</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Ecuador upset Germany as Ivory Coast, Netherlands, and more reach last 32]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ecuador upset Germany to squeeze into the last 32 of the World Cup on Thursday while the Netherlands, Japan, and the Ivory Coast advanced safely.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:35:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-ecuador-upset-germany-as-ivory-coast-netherlands-and-more-reach-last-32-3511151</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: USMNT falls to Turkey in action-packed clash but still advances]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Turkey beat a heavily changed US 3-2 in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that gave the USMNT their sternest World Cup test so far.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-usmnt-falls-to-turkey-in-action-packed-clash-but-still-advances-3511127</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Brazil advance as South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia make history]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Brazil defeated Scotland to advance to the World Cup's last 32 as South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia progressed to the knockout rounds for the first time.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-brazil-advance-as-south-africa-canada-and-bosnia-make-history-3510787</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chief World Cup Watchers paid big bucks to watch every game in NYC's Times Square]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto are being paid to watch every World Cup game in a temporary fishbowl studio in the heart of Manhattan's Times Square.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:52:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/chief-world-cup-watchers-paid-big-bucks-to-watch-every-game-in-nycs-times-square-3510466</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Ronaldo double fires Portugal as Ghana thwart England]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo silenced critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups on Tuesday while England drew 0-0 against Ghana.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:16:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-ronaldo-double-fires-portugal-as-ghana-thwart-england-3510453</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first man in history to score at six World Cups!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six different World Cup campaigns when he struck against Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:10:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-the-first-man-in-history-to-score-at-six-world-cups-3510411</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Messi sets scoring record as France triumph despite weather chaos]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France overcame weather chaos to advance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:35:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-messi-sets-scoring-record-as-france-triumph-despite-weather-chaos-3510133</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Iran leave locker room note thanking LA for World Cup "hospitality"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Iran players left a handwritten note in the locker room after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Belgium thanking Los Angeles for its "hospitality."]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/iran-leave-locker-room-note-thanking-la-for-world-cup-hospitality-3509899</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Yamal kickstarts Spain bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Spain got their World Cup campaign back on track against Saudi Arabia as Cape Verde conjured another memorable performance to snatch a draw with Uruguay.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:22:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-yamal-kickstarts-spain-bid-as-cape-verde-stun-uruguay-3509773</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Germany headed to knockouts after latest win, Curaçao hold their own against Ecuador]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a last-minute goal against Ivory Coast. Meanwhile, Curaçao clinched a draw with Ecuador.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:54:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-germany-headed-to-knockouts-after-latest-win-curacao-hold-their-own-against-ecuador-3509567</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[US to ease travel restrictions on Iran World Cup team, coach says]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei on Saturday said he was informed that US travel restrictions on his World Cup team will be eased for their third group game.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:33:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/us-to-ease-travel-restrictions-on-iran-world-cup-team-coach-says-3509565</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[US dreams of 2026 World Cup glory after big wins: "Not ridiculous"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The US has won their first two World Cup games and advanced onto the knockout round, but does the team have what it takes to win it all?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:52:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/us-dreams-of-2026-world-cup-glory-after-big-wins-not-ridiculous-3509530</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: US smash Australia to reach knockouts, Haiti and Turkey eliminated]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The US smashed Australia 2–0, catapulting them into the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, Brazil eliminated Haiti and Paraguay emerged victorious over Turkey.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-us-smash-australia-to-reach-knockouts-haiti-and-turkey-eliminated-3509403</link>
      <author>evan.williams@tag24.com (Evan Williams)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[50,000 Scottish World Cup fans cause good-natured chaos in Boston – is the city really out of beer?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The bagpipe-playing, kilt-wearing hordes of the so-called Tartan Army have captivated the city of Boston since arriving at the World Cup.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/50-000-scottish-world-cup-fans-are-causing-good-natured-chaos-in-boston-is-the-city-really-out-of-beer-3509057</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Australia seek "respect" as they face USMNT amid World Cup "layup" controversy]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Australia coach Tony Popovic said victory over the US in the World Cup would earn his side "respect," in the wake of disparaging comments by American pundits.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:17:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/australia-seek-respect-as-they-face-usmnt-amid-world-cup-layup-controversy-3509139</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Iran's World Cup team will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming they are being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament in North America.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:29:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/iran-to-lodge-complaint-with-fifa-over-world-cup-restrictions-3509135</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Mexico make it into last 32 as Canada celebrate historic win despite injury horror]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday while Canada edged closer to the last 32 after thrashing Qatar.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:36:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-mexico-make-it-into-last-32-as-canada-celebrate-historic-win-despite-injury-horror-3509129</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[DR Congo celebrates scoring first-ever World Cup point: "The entire country deserves it"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Democratic Republic of Congo soccer fans were in ecstasy on Wednesday when the team scored its first-ever World Cup point against Portugal.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:35:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/dr-congo-celebrates-scoring-first-ever-world-cup-point-the-entire-country-deserves-it-3508842</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Birthright citizenship helps spark USMNT World Cup run]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Donald Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship has gone all the way to the US Supreme Court, but the issue's impact is already being felt at the World Cup.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/birthright-citizenship-helps-spark-usmnt-world-cup-run-3508813</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Messi salutes "beautiful moment" after tying World Cup goals record]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi saluted a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer in his sixth finals appearance on Tuesday.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/messi-salutes-beautiful-moment-after-tying-world-cup-goals-record-3508560</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Argentina fans come for Kansas City's BBQ crown amid 2026 World Cup festivities!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Kansas City has been flooded with Argentine soccer fans as the national team begins their World Cup defense in the midwestern city.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:51:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mexico's Sheinbaum lays into FIFA for outrageous World Cup prices: "Soccer has to be something else"]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum laid into FIFA for selling World Cup tickets at outrageous prices, suggesting it should reflect on the decision.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:04:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Iran coach says they are "most oppressed team in whole World Cup" after New Zealand draw]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/article/iran-coach-says-they-are-most-oppressed-team-in-whole-world-cup-after-new-zealand-draw-3508227</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Cup: Iranian national team arrives in US as Germany crushes Curaçao and Japan thwarts Dutch]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Germany beat Curaçao 7–1 on Sunday and Japan tied with the Netherlands in a tight 2–2 game an hour later, as Iran's World Cup team finally arrived in the US.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:37:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.tag24.com/en/sports/soccer/world-cup-iranian-national-team-arrives-in-us-as-germany-crushes-curacao-and-japan-thwarts-dutch-3507935</link>
      <author>evan.williams@tag24.com (Evan Williams)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Justin Trudeau speaks out after attending US instead of Canada World Cup opener amid Katy Perry romance]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded after facing flak for attending the US World Cup opener instead of Canada's amid his Katy Perry romance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[USMNT captain Tim Ream shares what went on behind the scenes of dream World Cup start]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[United States captain Tim Ream said an "intense" training camp was vital to his team's dream World Cup start, a 4-1 victory over Paraguay.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kansas City police probe theft of England World Cup training equipment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[England's World Cup preparations have been hit by the theft of equipment ahead of the squad's arrival at their Kansas City training base on Saturday.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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