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highlighted that FIFA had not addressed direct risks to journalists working in Mexico’s World Cup host cities. Amnesty International also [called upon](/sports/2026/3/30/fifa-world-cup-will-be-held-amid-human-rights-crisis-in-the-us-amnesty) FIFA and World Cup hosts to take urgent action to protect
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highlights and what's next  Messi leaves the pitch during the Miami-Philadelphia MLS match [Chandan Khanna/AFP] ## Did Messi get injured before the World Cup? While the Miami striker
opening its doors later this month on the South Side of Chicago. During a press preview, NPR and other media toured the building and grounds, which highlighted the legacy of the Obama presidency. The center
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weeks of the tournament. To help you out, we’ve picked the five “must-watch” fixtures of the group stage. 
2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off,** drawing billions of viewers to the world's biggest sporting event. Mexico will compete against South Africa in the opening match in Mexico City. The lead
highlights Professional soccer in the U.S. once felt like an impossible dream. But one Kansas City businessman, better known as the founder of the Chiefs, was a steadfast believer. From the failed attempts
highlights the country’s failure to control gun violence. Comments on social media ranged from fans questioning the US as a host to calling for the matches in the country to be cancelled altogether
week about a contract between the Financial Conduct Authority and Palantir. “My concern is the FCA is doing very significant investigations into sensitive data using a foreign-controlled company that could be advised to pass
highlights: Manchester City v Southampton **Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year, staring at a first trophyless season since 2017.** Just 12 months on, Pep Guardiola has reshaped and galvanised
highlights the challenge of convincing shipowners that it is safe to pass through the strait, especially with Iran’s decentralised military doctrine, which permits its military commanders significant freedom to operate independently of its country
highlighter yellow. On the other was the United States in white. > *For stories about life in our changing world,*[subscribe to our Global Health newsletter.](https://www.npr.org/newsletter/goats-and-soda) When the whistle blew, the Americans immediately
2026 World Cup kicks off, many questions remain unanswered about match tickets.** Fifa promised the event would be sold out, but there are thousands of tickets available for sale across several platforms. BBC Sport
open and Iran should never have a nuclear weapon. Keith says it doesn't appear that the U.S. secured any commitments from China to help pressure Iran to reopen the Strait or agree to turn
highlights moves to scrap or drastically reduce concessions for children and senior citizens, effectively pricing out the next generation and the most loyal long-term fans in favour of more affluent, one-off visitors
opening match, the co-hosts provide a vivid snapshot of what makes the next few weeks so compelling and challenging. Here in this footballing hotbed, a city that has provided the tournament with some