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Eight Tunisia World Cup players test positive for banned substance, report says
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Eight Tunisia World Cup players test positive for banned substance, report says

Eight players in Tunisia's World Cup squad have tested positive for a banned substance, according to The Times, among others. The team faced Sweden in the World Cup, among others
EU lawmakers urge FIFA to bar Russia from U15 tournament in Azerbaijan
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EU lawmakers urge FIFA to bar Russia from U15 tournament in Azerbaijan

MEPs want FIFA to stop Russia from participating in a new U15 tournament in Azerbaijan in October, warning of a boycott and accusing FIFA of ignoring the war in Ukraine.
FIFA reports 89,000 hateful social media posts during World Cup group stage, 11% racist
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FIFA reports 89,000 hateful social media posts during World Cup group stage, 11% racist

FIFA has registered 89,000 hateful posts on social media during the group stage of the World Cup. More than one in ten of the posts had a racist motive, a report shows
EU lawmakers call for FIFA probe into Infantino’s peace prize for Trump
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EU lawmakers call for FIFA probe into Infantino’s peace prize for Trump

Fifty members of the European Parliament want FIFA's ethics committee to investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying he may have broken FIFA's own rules by awarding a peace prize to US President Donald Trump.
Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup round of 16
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Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup round of 16

Morocco are through to the round of 16 of the World Cup after defeating the Netherlands. It took penalties to separate the teams
Infantino’s World Cup jet travel equals annual emissions of 78 people, BBC says
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Infantino’s World Cup jet travel equals annual emissions of 78 people, BBC says

FIFA President Gianni Infantino continues to fly frequently between World Cup matches. The trips so far during the championship are equivalent to the carbon emissions caused by 78 people flying for a year, according to the BBC
Danny Makkelie to referee Sweden’s round of 32 clash with France
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Danny Makkelie to referee Sweden’s round of 32 clash with France

Dutchman Danny Makkelie will referee Sweden-France late on Tuesday evening.
World Cup guide: Van der Vaart may have to eat his words as Netherlands face Morocco
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World Cup guide: Van der Vaart may have to eat his words as Netherlands face Morocco

Dutch legend Rafael van der Vaart spoke condescendingly about Moroccan players of Dutch background. Now he may have to eat his words when the countries meet in the last 16 of the World Cup
Iran's sharp criticism of World Cup - Who will help us?
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Iran's sharp criticism of World Cup - Who will help us?

Iran continues to sharply criticize the World Cup. "This is a disaster," striker Mehdi Taremi said at a press conference
Seattle celebrated Pride during Egypt–Iran World Cup match
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Seattle celebrated Pride during Egypt–Iran World Cup match

Rainbow flags waved in the stands as Egypt and Iran faced off in a World Cup match in Seattle, United States. The Pride display drew criticism from the football associations of both countries
World Cup guide: Controversy over Seattle pride match
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World Cup guide: Controversy over Seattle pride match

Neither team wants to play, but the Iran-Egypt match is a "rainbow match. " Norway faces France, who are missing their national team captain, in a group final, and Belgium and Uruguay have knives to their throats
Mexican fans sang homophobic chant again at World Cup match vs Czech Republic
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Mexican fans sang homophobic chant again at World Cup match vs Czech Republic

Mexican fans chanted a homophobic chant during Mexico's match against the Czech Republic at the World Cup. The chant has previously led to fines and other sanctions against Mexico's football federation
World Cup guide: Rule change gives USA a rest match
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World Cup guide: Rule change gives USA a rest match

As Sweden and many other national teams are battling for playoff spots in the World Cup, host nation the USA will play a completely meaningless match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of today's World Cup matches - including when three groups will be decided
Got pregnant - club convicted in historic verdict
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Got pregnant - club convicted in historic verdict

Swedish footballer Maja Göthberg told her club Lazio that she was pregnant. This led the club to claim that there was no binding agreement
World Cup guide: Rule change gives USA a rest match
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World Cup guide: Rule change gives USA a rest match

As Sweden and many other national teams battle for playoff spots in the World Cup, host nation, the United States, will play a completely meaningless match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Thursday's World Cup matches - when three groups will be decided
France secure 3-0 win after weather drama
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France secure 3-0 win after weather drama

A severe storm forced a break in the match between France and Iraq - but once the match resumed, nothing could stop the French. The team won the match 3-0 and has thus secured a place in the playoffs
Messi makes history - the greatest World Cup goalscorer of all time
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Messi makes history - the greatest World Cup goalscorer of all time

In the 38th minute, Lionel Messi scored - to deafening cheers. Those scenes were repeated in extra time
Cape Verde's new success in front of goalkeeper Vozinha's mother
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Cape Verde's new success in front of goalkeeper Vozinha's mother

World Cup shock team Cape Verde surprised again, drawing 2-2 with Uruguay - and can reach the playoffs. This time it was in front of goalkeeper Vozinha's mother, Ana Candida Evora
World Cup guide: Messi in media row ahead of Argentina group final
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World Cup guide: Messi in media row ahead of Argentina group final

Lionel Messi clashes with the Argentine media, the Swedish Iraqis hope for a shock, and a thunderstorm threatens Norway's match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Monday's matches
World Cup guide: Messi in media row ahead of Argentina's group final
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World Cup guide: Messi in media row ahead of Argentina's group final

Lionel Messi clashes with Argentine media, Swedish Iraqis hope for an upset and a thunderstorm threatens Norway's match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Monday's matches
After Sweden's big loss, Norway may wait in the playoffs
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After Sweden's big loss, Norway may wait in the playoffs

France, Brazil, or.
Infantino's frequent World Cup flying is criticized
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Infantino's frequent World Cup flying is criticized

FIFA president Gianni Infantino flies frequently between World Cup matches. His carbon emissions during the World Cup are equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of 50 people in France, according to experts
Despite being overtaken, Sweden still has a good chance to reach World Cup round of 16
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Despite being overtaken, Sweden still has a good chance to reach World Cup round of 16

The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1. However, Sweden still has a good chance of reaching the World Cup's round of 16
Iran after travel chaos: Dark spot in World Cup history
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Iran after travel chaos: Dark spot in World Cup history

Belgium was allowed to travel to the Los Angeles match venue two days before the match against Iran, while the Iranian team was only allowed to travel to the United States the day before. The Iranian federation is not mincing words about how it views the injustice
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