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South America's 2030 World Cup soccer bid seeks to rise above political tensions in the region
The bid by four South American countries to host soccer’s 2030 World Cup will stay intact until next year regardless of political tensions in the region, a top team bid official says.
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Lionel Messi's late free kick lifts Argentina over Ecuador in World Cup qualifier
Argentina beat Ecuador 1-0 in 2026 World Cup qualifying action on Thursday thanks to a late Lionel Messi free kick.
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How to watch Spain vs. England in the 2023 Women's World Cup final
The Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England is set. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in.
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‘Beyond greatness': The Māori haka and the 2023 World Cup have more in common than you think
Telemundo’s Carlos Revelo visits a Māori village where cultural traditions and passion for sports collide during the 2023 Women’s World Cup. “We want to encourage other indigenous people to be proud of who they are and let their voice be heard.”
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When and where is the 2027 Women's World Cup?
Following the championship match for the 2023…World Cup at Sydney Olympic Stadium on Aug. 20, where will the Women’s World Cup be off to next?
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Kelsey Turnbow on USWNT's early exit, Naomi Girma's excellence and Alex Morgan's impact
The Wave forward shared her thoughts on a cruel ending to the United State’s dreams of a World Cup three-peat.
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Good vibes only: Kids say World Cup atmosphere is ‘amazing'
Anchor Carlos Revelo spoke to a group of preteens in Hamilton, New Zealand, who all confirmed: the World Cup? Yeah, it’s a vibe.
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Kelsey Turnbow on Horan's heroics, fiery competitors, need for USWNT to start fast against Portugal in World Cup
American soccer player Kelsey Turnbo joins NBC 7’s Darnay Tripp for a weekly analysis of the Women’s World Cup.
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What is a red card in soccer?
With the Women’s World Cup nearing the Round of 16, here we take a look at the significance of a red card in soccer and its punishments.
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Everything to know about own goals in soccer
An own goal is one of the most frustrating plays in soccer. Here is a look at who gets credit for an own goal and how many there have been in World Cup history.
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California girls soccer team at Women's World Cup to cheer on USWNT
A youth girls soccer team from Downey, Calif., is in New Zealand to play a couple matches and cheer on the U.S. women’s national team in New Zealand and Australia.
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‘¡Vamos Colombia!': Fans react to win at FIFA Women's World Cup
Colombian fans who made the trip to Auckland, New Zealand, discuss what it was like to gather to watch their women’s national team win their first match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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USWNT's Sofía Huerta remembers playing for Mexico: ‘I was called a gringa'
Mexican-American soccer player Sofía Huerta has spent time with the Mexican national team and plays for the U.S. women’s national soccer team. Huerta spoke about her experience on “My New Favorite Futbolista.”
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USWNT's Ashley Sanchez used to ask herself if she was ‘Mexican enough'
Ashley Sanchez is a proud Mexican-American but she used to question if she was “Mexican enough.” The USWNT midfielder spoke about her heritage in an episode of “My New Favorite Futbolista”
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San Diego Wave's Kelsey Turnbow on watching teammates at World Cup, Key for USWNT and dominance of Kailen Sheridan
Turnbow joins NBC 7’s Darnay Tripp to discuss the World Cup.
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US fans make New Zealand feel like home
Plenty of U.S. fans are in New Zealand to watch the U.S. women’s national team battle for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Can South America achieve pay parity for female soccer players? Argentina's Estefanía Banini says ‘why not?'
Argentina soccer star Estefanía Banini has been fighting for pay equity for women soccer players in her country for years and said she believes it’s possible. Hear Banini explain why in this clip from “My New Favorite Futbolista.”
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Costa Rica's Rocky Rodríguez shares the struggles of playing far away from home
Leaving Costa Rica to be a professional athlete in the U.S. was a dream come true for soccer star Rocky Rodriguez. But with that dream came the challenge of being apart from her family. Rodriguez shares her experience in this clip from “My New Favorite Futbolista.”
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It's official: San Diego superstar World Cup co-captain Alex Morgan is larger than life
A 20-foot Alex Morgan statue was recently installed in midtown Manhattan to celebrate the US team’s return to the World Cup.
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It's official: San Diego superstar World Cup co-captain Alex Morgan is larger than life
A 20-foot Alex Morgan statue was recently installed in midtown Manhattan to celebrate the US team’s return to the World Cup. All photos by Getty Images.