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November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as World Cup host over human rights risks
Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month
November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM
8 months ago
Prosecutors seeking 2.5-year prison sentence for former Spain soccer chief over kiss
Luis Rubiales kissed Spanish player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the team's trophy ceremony following Spain's final 1-0 win against England.
8 months ago
10 months ago
FIFA announces 2026 World Cup details, including host stadium for final
New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will host the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the end of a tournament that will span three countries, FIFA announced Sunday.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Former Spain soccer chief may stand trial for kiss, judge says
Luis Rubiales may stand trial for a nonconsensual kiss at the Women's World Cup
10 months ago
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Kiss controversy results in ban for Spanish soccer federation president
Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation president, has been suspended by FIFA following his conduct at the Women's World Cup in August.
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What happened at Megan Rapinoe’s final USWNT game
Team USA scored a victory against South Africa in Rapinoe's final game.
1 year ago
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Former Spanish soccer president given restraining order in World Cup kiss case
The kiss at the Aug. 20 medal ceremony, which Hermoso has said was not consensual, ignited protests in Spain and around the world.
1 year ago
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Former president of Spanish Soccer Federation is in court on sexual assault charges
Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony after Spain beat England to win the World Cup.
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Head of Spain's soccer federation resigns
Luis Rubiales, who was suspended after kissing a player on the lips following his country's Women's World Cup win, resigned from Spain's soccer federation on Sunday.
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Spain Women Soccer Coach Fired
Spanish women's national team soccer coach Jorge Vilda has been fired amid the non-consensual kiss controversy.
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Nonconsensual soccer kiss controversy continues with public reactions and protests
Protests increase, along with calls for resignations.
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Head of Spanish soccer federation suspended
Luis Rubiales was suspended for 90 days after kissing Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after her team’s World Cup victory.
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President of Spain's soccer federation resists calls to resign
Luis Rubiales has refused to resign after planting an unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso during Spain’s World Cup celebration.
1 year ago
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Spain's government starts proceedings to suspend soccer chief Luis Rubiales
Spanish soccer players say they won’t play matches for country until Rubiales is removed.
1 year ago
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Spanish soccer chief apologizes for giving unwanted kiss during World Cup celebration
Facing harsh criticism, Luis Rubiales reportedly said he "probably made a mistake."
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Spanish soccer star learns of father's death after winning Women's World Cup
Spanish soccer player Olga Carmona learned of her father's death following Spain's win against England in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Women's World Cup ends with the trophy headed to the Iberian Peninsula
Spain's "La Roja" has won its first women's World Cup title, beating the English "Lionesses" 1-0 in the final in Sydney.
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Stage is set for Women's World Cup final in Australia
Spain's "La Roja" will face England's "Lionesses" for the first time in a World Cup final.
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Team USA speaks out after World Cup elimination
Veteran stars Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz share their reaction after the U.S. Women’s National Team’s heartbreaking loss to Sweden in penalty kicks at the World Cup in New Zealand.
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US to face Sweden in knockout stages
Team USA is preparing for its first match of the knockout round against Sweden on Sunday
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Team USA prepares for 1st knockout match against Sweden
ABC News' Maggie Rulli reports from the Women's World Cup in New Zealand on what to expect from Sunday's high-stakes game.
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FIFA investigating misconduct allegations involving Zambia at Women's World Cup
FIFA, soccer's world governing body, confirmed Friday that it is investigating alleged misconduct involving the women's national team of Zambia during the World Cup.
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US women's soccer team advances in World Cup
The U.S. women's national soccer team has just barely made it to the round of 16 after a scoreless draw against Portugal.
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USWNT advances in World Cup after Portugal match ends in draw
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli shares the biggest moments from the nail-biting 0-0 tie against Portugal and how the U.S. Women are preparing for the next round.
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US women's soccer team prepares to take on Portugal in World Cup
If the U.S. Women’s National Team wins or ties against the country in tomorrow’s match, they are guaranteed to advance to the next round.
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USWNT gear up for World Cup match against Netherlands
The U.S. Women are gearing up for a big rematch against Group E rivals, The Netherlands, who they beat in the 2019 FIFA World Cup finals.
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Rematch of 2019 World Cup final set between US, Netherland
The U.S. Women's National soccer team is set to take on the Netherlands in its quest for a third straight World Cup title.
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US Women's Soccer sets sights on World Cup 'three-peat'
As the U.S. Women's Soccer team is setting its sights on its third straight World Cup title, its players say they continue to fight for equal pay.
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USWNT sets sights on next World Cup game against Netherlands
The United States Women’s National Team won their opening match against Vietnam on Friday 3-0 and will take on the Netherlands in the group stage on Thursday.
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In fight for World Cup title, US team focuses on mental health
Two players are dedicating the tournament to a former teammate who died by suicide.
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US Women's National Team begins quest for 3rd straight World Cup
Veteran stars Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe are set to lead a team full of new, young talent against Vietnam in its first match.
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Meet Team USA at the Women’s World Cup
The Women’s World Cup kicked off in New Zealand on Thursday, and the team assembled is stacked with powerhouse veterans and rookies to watch out for.
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Women's World Cup kicks off in New Zealand
ABC News' Maggie Rulli is in Auckland ahead of kickoff, as the U.S. women's national teams makes an attempt at a three-peat.
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USWNT captain to miss World Cup with foot injury
Defender and current U.S. Women's Soccer captain Becky Sauerbrunn tweeted she is "heartbroken" to miss the upcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand next month due to a foot injury.
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Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin discusses her World Cup victory
U.S. alpine ski racer and two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin discusses her record-breaking 87th World Cup victory.
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Artist creates mural celebrating Argentina's World Cup victory
An artist in Buenos Aires created a larger-than-life mural of Lionel Messi and the Argentinian soccer team celebrating their World Cup victory.
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Argentina celebrates World Cup victory
The streets of Buenos Aires were packed with fans celebrating Argentina's World Cup win.
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By the Numbers: Lionel Messi's World Cup win
A look at the numbers behind Lionel Messi's career and Argentina's historic victory over France in the World Cup final.
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Argentina fan celebrates on top of huge obelisk monument
An Argentina fan flies his flag high to celebrate his team's World Cup win at the top of the obelisk monument in the capital city of Buenos Aires, surrounded by a crowd of thousands below.
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Argentina defeats France in epic World Cup final following penalty kicks
The World Cup final today between France and Argentina is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. ET at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
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Argentina wins World Cup after epic final against France
Lionel Messi and Argentina won the title in a penalty shootout, defeating France in a game that some soccer fans are already calling an instant classic.
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World Cup victory for Argentina
Argentina and France faced off in World Cup finals with Argentina beating France in penalty kicks after being tied.
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World Cup final today
France and Argentina will play in the World Cup final on Sunday, a day after Croatia placed third by defeating Morocco.
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World Cup final will be clash of the titans
Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappe are set to face off this weekend in the World Cup final. ABC News' Will Reeve and ESPN’s Taylor Twellman discuss the highly anticipated game.
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Defending champs France to face Argentina in World Cup final
ABC News’ Will Reeve previews what to expect in the final matchup of the 2022 World Cup in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday.
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France advances to World Cup finals against Argentina
The French national team won 2-0 against Morocco on Wednesday and will face off against Argentina in the finals on Sunday.
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France to face Argentina in World Cup final
The stage is set for the final match in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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What to know about ascending aortic aneurysm after Grant Wahl's sudden death
American soccer writer Grant Wahl died due to an ascending aortic aneurysm, a very rare medical condition, his wife revealed.
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Soccer fans celebrate after Argentina's victory over Croatia
Massive crowds filled the streets of Buenos Aires after Argentina's victory over Croatia in the World Cup semifinals.
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Messi celebrates Argentina heading to World Cup final
Lionel Messi, 35, led his country to a 3-0 semifinal win over Croatia on Tuesday.
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