Protesters have accused the Iranian government of using the tournament to sportswash its killing of dissidents.
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British Magazine Perfectly Skewers Donald Trump’s Ego With New World Cup Cover
Private Eye put words into the president's mouth on its soccer-themed front page.
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Security Blunder Leaks World Cup Champions’ Passport Details
A security oversight leaked the passport details of every player in the Argentina squad, including Lionel Messi.
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Iran Says World Cup Fans Left In Limbo After Ticket Allocation Is Suddenly Pulled
Iran's participation in the World Cup has been clouded by uncertainty since the U.S. and Israel launched air strikes on…
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FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Faces Bipartisan Backlash Ahead Of World Cup
The FIFA boss' growing alliance with Donald Trump has done little to win over critics across Washington ahead of soccer's…
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Top Somali Referee Denied Entry To U.S., Will Miss World Cup
Omar Artan now won't get to officiate in the global soccer tournament.
Read MoreTop Somali Referee Denied Entry To U.S., Will Miss World Cup
Omar Artan now won't get to officiate in the global soccer tournament.
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Iraq World Cup Striker Hussein Questioned For Hours At Chicago Airport, Source Says
Hussein was finally allowed in after nearly seven hours, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the United States,…
Read MoreIraq World Cup Striker Hussein Questioned For Hours At Chicago Airport, Source Says
Hussein was finally allowed in after nearly seven hours, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the United States,…
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Rights Groups Blare Alarm Over World Cup In Donald Trump’s America
Donald Trump's "harsh anti-human rights rhetoric, aggressive immigration policies and mass deportation raids have already cast a dark shadow over…
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