Tag: Cup
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2026 FIFA World Cup Teams Competing in North Texas
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place on Friday morning, determining the 12 groups for the quadrennial tournament. The match schedule, to see which teams will play where and when, will be released Saturday morning (check back for updates). A record 64 nations were included in the draw at the JFK Center in Washington, D.C., more than…
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Thomas Tuchel and Steve Clarke Critique Lengthy 2026 World Cup Draw Ceremony
England manager Thomas Tuchel and Scotland‘s Steve Clarke were both critical after a lengthy, star-studded World Cup draw ceremony in Washington D.C. on Friday. The biggest World Cup draw ever staged turned into a two-and-a-half-hour spectacle, featuring performances from Robbie Williams, a FIFA Peace Prize presentation to U.S. President Donald Trump, and ball-drawing duties handled…
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Pochettino: USA Must Stay Focused Post-2026 World Cup Draw
Jeff CarlisleDec 5, 2025, 04:42 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said his objective over the next six months is to continue to improve the squad and “show full respect” for its World Cup group…
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KeSPA Cup 2025: Complete Guide to Schedule, Teams, Streams, and Results
The 2025 KeSPA Cup is an exciting offseason tournament for any League of Legends fan. Cloud9 and Team Liquid head to Seoul from Dec. 6 to 14 to face off against Korea’s elite LCK squads in what marks a significant offseason opportunity for the two NA representatives. This year’s KeSPA Cup carries extra weight as…
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2026 World Cup Draw: Mexico Pleased with Familiar Foes
World Cup co-host Mexico was optimistic about its chances of advancing from the group stage after being drawn to play against South Africa, South Korea and a yet-to-be-determined European team. El Tri will kick off the tournament on June 11 in Mexico City against South Africa in Group A, in a repeat of the opening…
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Donald Trump Receives FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw Ceremony
US President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino.© AFP US President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA Peace Prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw – giving the soccer spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial tournament even more of a Trumpian flair. Trump, who has openly campaigned…
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Trump Receives FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Lottery
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took on an unexpected political tone as FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to United States President Donald Trump. The award ceremony, held at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, D.C., marked the first edition of the accolade, which FIFA introduced this year to honour individuals…