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How Football Propels Orbán’s Grip on Power

Amid the rhetoric and rabble rousing of JD Vance's promotional tour of Budapest in support of the "fantastic" Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the significance of one of the venues may have been lost on many. The US vice president addressed a pre-election rally on Tuesday at the MTK Sportpark in Hungary's capital, Budapest.

Peru: Stadium crush in Lima kills one, injures dozens

At least one person has died and 60 others were injured in Peru's capital, Lima, on Friday night, authorities reported. The incident took place at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, in what appears to have been a crush of fans. What do we know about the fan crush in Lima?

Semenya Criticizes IOC Policy Targeting DSD Athletes

While the impact of last week's new "Policy on the Protection of the Female (2omen's) Category in Olympic Sport" has focused largely on trans athletes, medical experts and Olympians say the impact of the ban will be felt more keenly by those with Differences in Sexual Development (DSD).

German Fans Split Over Politics Ahead of World Cup 2026

The train to the German city of Stuttgart is pretty full. At each stop, people wearing Germany kits get on. There's a buzz of conversation about the German national football team and the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Fans worry 2026 World Cup won't be fan-friendly under Trump

The train to the German city of Stuttgart is pretty full. At each stop, people wearing Germany kits get on. There's a buzz of conversation about the German national football team and the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Four lessons from the U.S. World Cup tune-ups

Weston McKennie of the United States (right) and Samu Costa of Portugal compete for the ball during a match in Atlanta on Tuesday. Portugal defeated the U.S. 2-0, giving the USMNT another disappointing loss ahead of this summer's World Cup. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jared C.

Amnesty Warns of Rights Risks at 2026 World Cup

A report released by human rights group Amnesty International this Monday warns that the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer poses "significant risks and impacts for fans, players, journalists, workers and local communities alike."

Can the U.S. Make a Serious World Cup Run?

Christian Pulisic (center) warms up with other members of the U.S. men's national soccer team at the Atlanta United training center in Marietta, Ga. on Friday. The U.S. squad is preparing for two key pre-World Cup games in Atlanta against Belgium on Saturday and Portugal on Tuesday.

World Cup 2026: Costs, Politics and Travel Keep Fans Away

Like so many Brazilians, Thiago Pessao was captured by the World Cup as a child. By the time the tournament came to his homeland in 2014, it was a full-blown obsession. He attended 23 games in that tournament and 17 in Russia four years later.

Fans Hesitant Over World Cup 2026 Costs, Visas and Atmosphere

Like so many Brazilians, Thiago Pessao was captured by the World Cup as a child. By the time the tournament came to his homeland in 2014, it was a full blown obsession. He attended 23 games in that tournament and 17 in Russia four years later.

St. Pauli Coach Comes Out, Criticizes Homophobia in Men's Football

An under-19 football coach at German Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli publicly came out as gay this week and used the opportunity to criticize attitudes towards homosexuality in the game. Christian Dobrick, 29, told German broadcaster RTL and news magazine Stern on Tuesday that gay men are "still treated like extraterrestrials" in professional men's football.