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15 hours ago
England vs. Argentina: History of Fiery Rivalry Explained Ahead of World Cup Semifinal
Sports Illustrated - Andrew Headspeath
The historic semifinal brings a fierce rivalry fraught with historical tensions to the United States. Atlanta police has “enhanced” its security …
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12 hours ago
Why so many Latin Americans are rooting against Argentina in the World Cup
Los Angeles Times - Patrick J. McDonnell, Kate Linthicum
MEXICO CITY — Argentina may be the last Latin American team standing in the World Cup, but don’t expect many fans in Mexico to be cheering for La Albiceleste — the lads sporting the classic white and blue stripes. “There’s no way I want the Argentines to win,” said Roberto García, 55, who owns a …
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10 hours ago
The most surprising winner of the World Cup was American public transit
Vox - by Sara Herschander
America is having a soccer awakening. Can it have a transit one too? Much like its indifference toward soccer, America’s aversion to public transport has made it a global anomaly, an oddity encapsulated by the nation’s sacred pregame pastime: the tailgate. Here in the US, celebrating sports means …
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10 hours ago
Why does England sing 'Wonderwall' at World Cup? Oasis anthem explained
USA TODAY Sports - Jesse Yomtov
If you haven't watched an England game during this World Cup, you might be curious why the Oasis song "Wonderwall" has been shooting up the charts in recent weeks. England players have taken to belting out the 1995 song with fans in the stadium after matches, with the renditions growing bigger as …
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1 day ago
The drama spoiling a city’s World Cup moment
POLITICO - Mike Lee
Even as it hosts a World Cup semifinal, the city of Dallas is fighting over the future of its sports franchises' homes.
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13 hours ago
England vs. Argentina Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match
FOX Sports
England will face Argentina in a 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal showdown on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium on FOX. Argentina and England …