Brazil kit dispute
Brazil Blocks Red Goalkeeper Shirts Before Scotland Match
A report says FIFA changed the planned kit color to green after Brazilian federation president Samir Zhao objected to red being used for the national team
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- World Cup Group K Portugal make three changes for Uzbekistan, with Ronaldo still starting Roberto Martínez turns to Rúben Dias and João Félix after Portugal’s opening draw, while Uzbekistan also change goalkeepers for the Group K match in Houston
- World Cup records Ronaldo’s World Cup chase shifts from Messi to Eusébio Portugal’s captain has gone five straight knockout-stage World Cup matches without a goal and now needs at least two to pass Eusébio’s national mark
- Belgium World Cup Belgium fans lose faith after back-to-back World Cup draws A poll cited by Varzesh3 found most supporters still expect Belgium to advance, but only a small minority believe the Red Devils can now top the group
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Salah sparks Egypt’s first World Cup win in comeback over New Zealand
Egypt overturned a halftime deficit in Vancouver, with Mohamed Salah’s second-half goal helping lift the team to the top of Group G
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Lamine Yamal trails only Pelé after electric World Cup start
The 18-year-old scored in his first World Cup start for Spain, matching rare youth marks that put him just behind Pelé in the record book
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French presenter absent from L’Équipe show after Doku comments draw backlash
France Pierron’s remarks about Jérémy Doku possibly leaving Belgium’s World Cup camp for his child’s birth prompted criticism and a statement from L’Équipe distancing itself from her views
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Cape Verde keeper Vozinha gets family moment after viral World Cup heroics
After a standout display against Spain made the 39-year-old goalkeeper a global talking point, his mother received clearance to travel and watch him face Uruguay
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World Cup watch party highlights Mexican-Korean ties in L.A
A packed Koreatown gathering for South Korea’s match against Mexico offered a local portrait of kinship between two Los Angeles communities
Ticket resale complaints
World Cup and concert fans hit resale sites over cancelled tickets
Fans who bought high-demand event tickets through resale platforms say seats vanished hours before showtime, leaving them seeking refunds and answers
Portugal pressure point
Ronaldo starting debate fuels Portugal tension after opening draw
Social media criticism of several Portugal players has intensified after Cristiano Ronaldo played the full match in a draw with DR Congo
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Ronaldo set for a different kind of World Cup role at 41
Portugal’s first lineup against DR Congo is expected to keep Cristiano Ronaldo central, even as his game has narrowed into a more specialized scoring role
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Neymar announces fifth child as Brazil waits on injury recovery
The Brazil No. 10 has been called into Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man World Cup squad but remains out as he works toward a return later in the tournament
Saudi Arabia
Al-Amri’s first Saudi goal caps comeback against Uruguay
The Al Nassr defender, once cut from camp and under pressure from club fans, scored in the 41st minute after earning a place in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup squad
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Al-Amri turns Saudi recall into historic goal against Uruguay
The defender, recently dropped from the national team, scored his first Saudi Arabia goal after a turbulent spell at club level and a late return to the World Cup squad
Iran at the World Cup
Ghalenoei’s ‘Best Group-Stage Match’ Claim Adds to Iran Scrutiny
A Varzesh3 analysis says Iran’s difficult World Cup buildup is widely acknowledged, but the coach’s sweeping postmatch praise after facing New Zealand risked creating a fresh distraction
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Tunisia reels after 5-1 World Cup opening loss to Sweden
Sebastian Tounekti apologized to supporters after the Carthage Eagles’ heavy Group F defeat, with Japan next in a match that could decide whether their campaign stays alive
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Australia lands in Vancouver with Turkey opener already simmering
Tony Popovic says all 26 players are fit as Australia prepares to face a favored Turkey side returning to the World Cup after 24 years
Public health
World Cup hosts set Ebola travel measures before kickoff
The United States, Mexico and Canada said they are aligning travel controls after the WHO declared the Congo outbreak an international public health emergency
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Tyler Adams says USMNT ready for home World Cup stage
The U.S. captain said American crowds should give the team a lift as it opens Group D play against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles