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After a lackluster World Cup showing, several Asian football associations have announced leadership changes, including the departures of Chung Mong-gyu, Hong Myung-bo, Son Heung-min and Yasser Al-Misehal, while coaches in Jordan, Qatar and Uzbekistan also face turnover.
A look at the highlights from Matchday 6, featuring Messi, Mbappe and Haaland, and a preview of the upcoming fixtures.
From bustling bars to packed fan zones, Boston’s streets are alive with global football fervor as the 2026 World Cup draws supporters from across continents.
Iraqi expatriates across Michigan rally behind their national team’s first World Cup appearance in 40 years, sparking a surge in merchandise sales, youth league interest and a shared sense of pride.
Immigrants across Massachusetts feel the pull of the World Cup’s excitement, yet high ticket prices and tightening U.S. immigration policies temper their enthusiasm.
Joe Connor, a San Diego resident, embarked on a mission to attend soccer matches in all 144 countries and territories that will qualify for the 2026 World Cup, turning a personal health scare into a worldwide adventure that honors his late father and showcases the sport’s universal passion.
Two former high school soccer standouts from Ponte Vedra Beach are beginning internal medicine residencies after forgoing college soccer, driven by family, mentorship and a desire to blend athletic discipline with patient care.