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Cape Verde held Spain, Uruguay went home early, and the expanded World Cup delivered its most chaotic opening rounds yet.

Jun 28, 2026/3 min read

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The biggest World Cup ever kicks off across the US, Mexico and Canada. Here is what the expanded 48-team format actually changes.

Jun 5, 2026/3 min read

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Billions poured into golf, motorsport, boxing and tennis. As the numbers come due, the Gulf's sports strategy is quietly being rewritten.

Sep 10, 2025/3 min read

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Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 in New Jersey to win the first 32-club Club World Cup, a monthlong American test run for next year's tournament.

Jul 14, 2025/2 min read

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A record-high bid score, five host cities and a 92,000-seat stadium. Saudi Arabia's World Cup win is one piece of a much bigger plan.

Mar 14, 2025/3 min read

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Simone Biles returned, Noah Lyles ran the fastest hundred meters of his life, and the Seine became an Olympic stage. Paris delivered.

Aug 12, 2024/3 min read