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Messi Makes World Cup History as Argentina Opens Title Defense

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Lionel Messi began what could be his final World Cup with another night that belonged entirely to him. The Argentina captain scored a hat...
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Latin American Tennis Players Test Grass-Court Form Before Wimbledon

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Latin America’s grass-court week at Queen’s has become a useful Wimbledon check for three players arriving with very different stories: Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo, Peru’s...
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Uruguay Salvages Draw as World Cup Produces a Day of Surprises

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Uruguay opened its World Cup campaign with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia on Monday, a result that left Group H wide open...
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Ivory Coast Beats Ecuador as Germany Hits Seven at the World Cup

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Amad Diallo hit a 90th-minute winner to give Ivory Coast a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador, the standout moment on a high-scoring fourth day...
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The Teams Turning the 2026 World Cup Upside Down

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Three days into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the script is already coming apart. Across North America, teams that were expected to absorb their...
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Paraguay Fall 4-1 to USA as World Cup 2026 Opens for North American Hosts

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The 2026 World Cup's North American co-hosts seized the spotlight Friday, as the United States overwhelmed Paraguay 4-1 behind a Folarin Balogun brace and,...
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World Cup 2026 Opens With Wins for Mexico and South Korea

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened Thursday with a strong start for Mexico and Korea Republic, as the expanded tournament began its first day...
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Canada Begins Historic 2026 World Cup Campaign Against Bosnia

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For the thousands of Canadians living in Costa Rica or passing through on vacation, tomorrow is a day circled on every calendar. At 2:00...
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Five Leading Contenders to Win the 2026 World Cup

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has opened across North America, bringing the biggest field in tournament history and one of the deepest title races...
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Mexico vs South Africa Headlines World Cup 2026 Opening Day

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After four years of waiting, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, with the biggest and most expanded edition of the tournament in...
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Costa Rica Arrests Soccer Club President Wanted by U.S. Authorities

Wilder Eusse Osorio, president of Costa Rican First Division soccer club Municipal Liberia, was arrested Wednesday in San José after U.S. authorities requested his...
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Costa Rica Tightens Prison Rules for Inmates Facing Extradition

Costa Rica has introduced new prison security rules for inmates facing extradition, cutting off physical contact during visits and requiring prison officers to use...
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Costa Rica’s Farmers Markets Are Still the Best Place to Buy Local

Every weekend, towns across Costa Rica close off a street or fill a covered hall with tables of mangoes, hands of banana, fresh cheese...
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Costa Rica’s New Dog and Cat Breeding Rules Take Effect

Costa Rica has put into effect a new regulatory framework for the breeding and sale of dogs and cats, a major change for an...
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