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An NPR correspondent reflects on the 2026 World Cup, tracing the tournament’s impact through the eyes of women who love the game, from intricate nail art in Houston to a young coach in Michigan and a scholarship‑seeking star.
During the 2026 World Cup, NPR reporters discovered intricate soccer‑themed manicures on women across the United States, heard stories of coaches like Zhraa Hamidy, and traced a personal journey that links family tradition, cultural barriers, and the universal love of the ball.
The tournament’s excitement is undeniable, but its true soul lives on the neighborhood pitch where boys and girls alike chase a dream that stretches far beyond the stadium lights.
An exploration of how soccer inspires personal expression, from vibrant nail art to grassroots coaching, amid the excitement and controversy of the 2026 World Cup.
Iraqi expatriates in Michigan express excitement as their national team prepares for the World Cup, highlighting soccer’s power to bridge cultural divides.
Iraq's national soccer team is back in the World Cup after 40 years, sparking a wave of enthusiasm in Dearborn, Michigan, where the largest Iraqi American population cheers, shops, and dreams of victory.
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.
Iraqi diaspora in Michigan unites around the historic qualification, with fans, merchants and families echoing a shared hope for glory.