World Cup Controversy

World Cup referee hit with 'white power' accusation

World Cup white power controversy, explained: What to know about FIFA referee accused of making hand gesture

While Germany was en route to a 7-1 battering of Curacao on Sunday, one of the biggest stories of the match came from inside the video assistant referee (VAR) room.

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Red cards, a ref accused of making a 'white power' gesture and empty seats: World Cup controversies mark wild 1st week

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FIFA clears World Cup VAR official who shared statement after hand gesture controversy

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Aussie ref’s staggering explanation over WC hand gesture as FIFA responds to ugly fallout

FIFA has been urged to suspend an Australian video assistant referee after the official was accused of making a hand symbol used by white supremacists before Germany’s 7-1 win against Curacao on Monda...

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Uruguay coach Bielsa brushes off FIFA picture: 'Not a model'

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Australian World Cup referee Shaun Evans cleared over alleged 'white power' gesture

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2026 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 60 picks in Rounds 1 and 2

Washington has narrowed its focus to Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, sources tell me and Charania.

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Tuesday at T20 World Cup: New Zealand eye first win; Ireland run into England

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Spain held by 67th-ranked Cape Verde in 1st major World Cup shock

Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener

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'The mullahs' team': Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup

Iran's World Cup campaign began in Los Angeles in a blaze of goals and controversy Monday, with hundreds protesting against a team they see as stooges for an extremist government in Tehran.

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Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal

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Iran's World Cup Experience Is Less Joyful Amid War With Host US, Team Captain Says Before Debut

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Some Iranian Americans wave protest flags, others cheer as Iran play World Cup opener

Iran kicked off their World Cup in Los Angeles on Monday, drawing 2-2 with New Zealand in front of a crowd that consisted of both fans cheering them ‌on and Iranian Americans waving symbols of protes...

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Iran fans defy Fifa ban to protest at World Cup match

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Iranian Americans wave protest flags as Iran play World Cup opener

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Hundreds protest Iran's 'regime team' ahead of World Cup opener

Some protesters held up collages of portraits of Iranians who died during the bloody crackdown on anti-regime protests in January -- a crackdown that claimed thousands of lives, according to numerous ...

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Iranian Americans likely to hold protests as Iran prepares for FIFA WC opener

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Protests, watch parties planned ahead of Iran’s World Cup opener

World Cup clash ends in major controversy as fuming fans ask ‘why did the referee blow the whistle there?’

URUGUAY’S blushes were spared against Saudi Arabia – first by a late equaliser and then by an early whistle from the ref. Maxi Araujo scored in the 80th minute to rescue a draw for the

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World Cup live: BBC told to drop pundit, Iran fan controversy, sacked manager replaced

World Cup news and updates on the fifth day of this summer's tournament as Spain kick off their campaign against debutants Cape Verde, with Iran also in action

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Empty seats at another World Cup match after ticket price controversy

Empty seats at another World Cup match after ticket price controversy - The Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland was the first match to be taking place in the United States not involving the ho

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FIFA Given Fresh Warning Over World Cup Hydration Breaks and Impact on Fans

The new rules have attracted criticism from players and fans alike.

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Iran prepares for World Cup debut after months of uncertainty

It was raining goals on Sunday with Germany and Sweden both impressing with big wins. Today, though, soccer takes somewhat of a backseat with Iran set to play its first match of this year’s World Cup.

Could Neymar miss the entire World Cup? New medical tests and a very dark outlook

The injury occurred on May 17 during a Brasileirão match, just one day before Carlo Ancelotti announced Brazil’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the ailment, the Italian manager decided to keep Neymar on the 26-player list with the hope of recovering him during the tournament.

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Levi’s Plays Into Viral FIFA Stadium Branding Controversy

Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. is hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but you wouldn’t know it due to a FIFA rule. Or would you? Videos and images of the stadium with the covered Levi’s batwing logo went viral over the weekend,

World Cup creates intersection of hope and fear. What will legacy be?

Global conflict rages as the 2026 World Cup games begin in the US, Canada and Mexico. Particularly at SoFi Stadium, where both USA and Iran play.