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Today: December 18, 2025
Today: December 18, 2025

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FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash

FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
Sports|World

Lindsey Vonn places 2nd in a World Cup downhill a day after becoming oldest winner at age 41

Lindsey Vonn nearly did it again

Lindsey Vonn places 2nd in a World Cup downhill a day after becoming oldest winner at age 41
Sports

FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' over latest World Cup ticket prices

Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate

FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' over latest World Cup ticket prices
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Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41

Twelve more pounds of muscle

Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle
Health|Sports|World

World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather

FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather

World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather
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Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
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Everyone is in the toughest World Cup group. Just ask the coaches

If you listen to the words spoken after the World Cup draw by the various coaches who were at the Kennedy Center, it would seem impossible for any of them to win next year’s tournament

Everyone is in the toughest World Cup group. Just ask the coaches
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Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw

Perhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest

Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw
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Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw

President Donald Trump has finally met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum

Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw
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A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw
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Melania Trump lights the National Christmas Tree after president counts down

First lady Melania Trump has lit the National Christmas Tree on a chilly night in the nation’s capital

Melania Trump lights the National Christmas Tree after president counts down
Europe|Sports|World

Swiss ski racer Marco Odermatt wins World Cup downhill opener, Ryan Cochran-Siegle takes 2nd

Marco Odermatt of Switzerland has won the downhill season-opener, beating American Ryan Cochran-Siegle in a World Cup race on a tricky but shorter Birds of Prey course

Swiss ski racer Marco Odermatt wins World Cup downhill opener, Ryan Cochran-Siegle takes 2nd
Political|Sports|World

Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans

President Donald Trump will be taking center stage at the World Cup draw as he rolls out the welcome mat for teams and fans from around the globe

Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans
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What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why did Donald Trump win?

What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why did Donald Trump win?

What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why did Donald Trump  win?
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Odermatt wins season-opening super-G at Copper Mountain as Kilde's return reduces Shiffrin to tears

Swiss ski star Marco Odermatt has started the World Cup super-G season with a Thanksgiving win at Copper Mountain and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde reduced fiancée Mikaela Shiffrin to tears by making his comeback after nearly two years out

Odermatt wins season-opening super-G at Copper Mountain as Kilde's return reduces Shiffrin to tears
Americas|Sports|Travel|World

Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup

Curaçao has made history by becoming the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup

Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup
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FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that strikes on suspected drug boats his administration began carrying out in September in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean are saving hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. from fatal drug overdoses

FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims
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President Donald Trump unveils 'FIFA Pass' to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster

President Donald Trump is announcing “FIFA Pass,” which will allow foreigners with World Cup tickets to get expedited visa appointments

President Donald Trump unveils 'FIFA Pass' to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster
Europe|Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup, Italy in danger again and Ireland make playoffs

Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup, Italy in danger again and Ireland make playoffs
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Reyna scores in 1st international start in 16 months, surpasses father, as US beats Paraguay 2-1

Gio Reyna scored in his first international start in 16 months to surpass his father in career goals and then set up Folarin Balogun’s tiebreaking goal in the 71st minute to lead the United States over Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly between World Cup-bound teams that sparked a late brawl

Reyna scores in 1st international start in 16 months, surpasses father, as US beats Paraguay 2-1
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France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland

Two goals from star striker Kylian Mbappé helped send two-time champion France to the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 home win against Ukraine

France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland
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Ronaldo expects his 6th World Cup at age 41 next year is 'definitely' his last

Cristiano Ronaldo says he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last

Ronaldo expects his 6th World Cup at age 41 next year is 'definitely' his last