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Germany is one of the world's most successful footballing nations. The men have won four World Cups, second only to Brazil (5), while the women have won two World Cups, second only to the United States (4).

Nadiem Amiri smiles with Jamie Leweling after assisting Germany's first goal

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Schweinsteiger's Ivory Coast comments spark racism debate

Bastian Schweinsteiger's TV analysis of Germany's World Cup opponents Ivory Coast appeared to draw on racist tropes.

A man holding a pink backpack in a soccer stadium, with verdicts fake and AI-generated

Fact check: AI fakes at the World Cup

Starmer in a Croatia jersey, Hitler in the German fan block — AI fakes are going viral as the World Cup heats up.

At a watch party on Juneteenth, a young female fan watches the US men’s national team play against Australia.

US soccer celebrates Black culture

Though soccer was largely seen as a white, suburban sport, Black players are playing a growing role in the game.

Drifter Jamus Bashar Muhammad puts on his helmet and gets ready for a test drive in his yellow and black race car.

How Abuja is driving Nigeria's motorsport future

In the central Nigerian city of Abuja, a special racetrack is set to serve as a springboard for up-and-coming talent.

A Mexico female fan poses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Why Mexican-Americans prefer to support Mexico at World Cup

Mexican-American football fans in the US often split allegiances between their two cultures.

Kashmir's cricket bat industry faces willow shortage crisis

The decline of willow trees is putting livelihoods and manufacturing units in Indian-administered Kashmir at risk.

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Jonathan Tah (far left), Leroy Sane (second left) and Antonio Rüdiger (second right) all have African roots but play for Germany

Germany's 2026 World Cup squad built on African roots

Germany's 2026 World Cup squad has leaders with African heritage. The diversity of the team is a strength.

Anatol Kotau, belarusian dissident, at a conference

How a Belarusian exile vanished in waters held by Russia

A former Belarusian sports official boarded a yacht in Turkey in August 2025. He hasn't been seen since. What happened?

Joyful Tijuana residents wait for Iranian team members in front of a fence. One man gives an enthusiastic thumbs up, smiling. In the background, a large bus is parked.

Iranian team sets up FIFA base camp in Tijuana

Unable to stay in the US, the Iranian football team have found a friendly host city across the border in Mexico.

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