World Cup Coverage
Iran vs. New Zealand live: World Cup 2026 updates as Just scores early for NZ
As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering them on
Belgium vs. Egypt Live Updates, Score: Egypt Holds Advantage At Halftime
When is Egypt's next World Cup game? How to buy Egypt World Cup tickets
Belgium Winger Jérémy Doku Could Miss World Cup Matches Due To Birth Of Child
Why is Iran’s best player Sardar Azmoun not at the World Cup?
World Cup last dance: Courtois, Belgium's golden goalkeeper, gets one more go
Egypt believes it has a strong roster around Salah as it prepares to face Belgium in World Cup

Iran, Zealand

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Political tension meets soccer drama as Iran faces New Zealand in LA
Iran and New Zealand meet in Los Angeles to open Group G play at the FIFA World Cup. Tension surrounds Iran’s role as the tournament begins.

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The Washington Post · 21h
Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener
CBS News - Video on MSN · 1h
Protests planned in California as Iran prepares for men's World Cup match against New Zealand

Belgium, Egypt

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Pre-match: Belgium v Egypt
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USA Today · 14h
Watch Belgium vs Egypt World Cup game: Start time, TV channel, streaming
The New York Times · 6h
Belgium vs Egypt live updates: Emam Ashour goal opens scoring in 2026 World Cup game

the World Cup has divided Iranians

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Iranian-Americans face complicated World Cup
CNN’s Julia Vargas Jones spoke with players on Arya FC, a Los Angeles-based mostly Iranian rec league soccer team, about their feelings ahead of the Iranian national team’s first World Cup match.

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U.S. News & World Report · 8h
Iranian Americans Plan Protests as Soccer Team Prepare for Their World Cup Opener
Reuters · 11h
Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal

Belgium World Cup Captain Kevin De Bruyne

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De Bruyne: Belgium Needs 'A Good Doku' For World Cup Success
Kevin De Bruyne prepares for Belgium's World Cup opener, and will need 'good doku' to play a solid tournament.

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The Washington Post · 2d
Belgium star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne not taking 4th World Cup appearance for granted
Seattle Times · 1d
2026 World Cup: Seattle saw start of career of Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne
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Security tight near LA stadium hours before Iran's World Cup opener

Several nearby roads were blocked and police officers patrolled the area near Los Angeles' Sofi Stadium hours before Iran was scheduled to play New Zealand in the World Cup, a day after a peace deal between Iran and the United States was announced.

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