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Messi May Start on Bench for Argentina's Qualifier Against Chile

Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, announced that Lionel Messi may start on the bench for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Chile on Thursday, due to Argentina's secured qualification and several key players being unavailable.

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US Travel Ban Threatens 2026 World Cup Inclusivity

A new U.S. travel ban prevents citizens from 12 nations, including Iran, from attending the 2026 World Cup, despite assurances from FIFA President Infantino that 'the world is welcome in America,' creating a diplomatic challenge for FIFA.

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French World Cup Win Spurs Shift in Spanish Football Identity

The 2018 French World Cup victory prompted a significant shift in Spanish football fandom, as many fans abandoned their previous preference for possession-based play and embraced the French model of strong defense and swift counterattacks, leading to a change in the national team's approach.

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Van der Poel, Pieterse Suffer Setbacks in Nové Mesto World Cup

Mathieu van der Poel crashed twice and retired from the Nové Mesto mountain bike World Cup, while Puck Pieterse finished 13th due to a flat tire; both suffered setbacks despite recent road racing successes.

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Pulisic to Skip Gold Cup to Rest for 2026 World Cup

Christian Pulisic will miss the upcoming Concacaf Gold Cup to rest, prioritizing his fitness for the 2026 World Cup; the decision was made collaboratively with US Soccer, acknowledging his significant playing time this season.

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FIFA Congress: Routine Agenda Overshadowed by Human Rights and US Border Policy Concerns

The FIFA Congress in Asuncion will address routine matters, but concerns over human rights in Saudi Arabia (2034 World Cup) and US border policies impacting the 2026 World Cup overshadow the meeting; a proposal to expand the World Cup to 64 teams is also under consideration.

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France's Defensive Issues Exposed in Nations League Loss

France's national football team lost a high-scoring 4-5 match against Spain in the UEFA Nations League semi-final in Stuttgart, Germany, on June 6th, 2025, revealing defensive weaknesses despite offensive potential, leading to changes for their upcoming third-place match against Germany.

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Trump Bans Travel From 12 Countries, Restricts Harvard Admissions

President Trump issued a travel ban on June 4th, 2024, prohibiting entry from 12 countries due to insufficient vetting processes and high visa overstay rates, impacting international students at Harvard and potentially World Cup attendees.

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Neymar Omitted From Brazil Squad for June International Break

Carlo Ancelotti excluded Neymar from Brazil's June international squad due to recent injuries, prioritizing his recovery for the 2026 World Cup. The squad, including players from six different leagues, will face Ecuador and Paraguay in upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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England Prepares for World Cup Heat with Spain Training Camp

England's national team coach, Thomas Tuchel, will use the team's upcoming matches in Spain to prepare players for the extreme heat and humidity expected at next summer's World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, focusing on hydration and cooling strategies.

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Lineker Resigns from BBC After Anti-Semitic Imagery Controversy

Gary Lineker, a 64-year-old BBC sports presenter, is stepping down from his role following an Instagram post containing anti-Semitic imagery, resulting in significant public backlash and the loss of his World Cup presenting role.

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Ancelotti to Coach Brazil Through 2026 World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti will become Brazil's national football coach on May 25th, succeeding Dorival Junior, marking the first time a foreign coach will lead the team full-time in a century; Ancelotti will attempt to guide Brazil to the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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