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A delightful encounter between Morocco and Brazil just wrapped up…

Top Democrats watch Brazil-Morocco match – together

After months of planning, some griping and a few tit-for-tats,…

What FIFA calls ‘New York New Jersey’

Where is the World Cup being played again? In the…

FIFA’s encounter with North America’s messy democracy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is working on his third World…

Macron dreams of burnishing his legacy via French World Cup glory

Kylian Mbappé and the French national soccer team are dreaming…
Trump’s name purged from Kennedy Center

Trump’s name purged from Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump’s name was removed from the facade of…

Europe’s top sports official talks Panini stickers and World Cup picks

POLITICO caught up with European Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef in…

Visa chaos frustrates soccer fans

BRUSSELS — A growing number of soccer supporters say chaotic…

It’s hot. Maybe too hot.

High-stakes geopolitics aren’t the only external factor threatening to hijack…