Despite scolding, politics finds its way into World Cup kickoff By David R. Sands, Hunter Roberts and Kyle Lutz - The Washington Times Shares
World Cup money, drama and fans focus a white-hot global spotlight on Qatar By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times Shares
France faces weight of history in bid to retain World Cup By Jerome Pugmire - Associated Press Shares
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘thrilled’ with Portugal’s new generation of players By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press Shares
World Cup prize money disparity is an obstacle to Equal Pay By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press Shares
Politics of Israel and Iran ensnare 1st World Cup in Mideast By Isabel Debre - Associated Press Shares
U.S. heads to World Cup with players struggling for game time By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Shares
U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men By Anne M. Peterson and Ronald Blum - Associated Press Shares
FIFA, Qatar prepare for unprecedented World Cup finals draw By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press Shares
Russia suspended from international soccer over Ukraine war By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press Shares