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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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USA Soccer Begins Historic 2026 World Cup Run With Group D Test

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The United States men’s national team begins one of the most important tournaments in its history this summer, playing a World Cup on home...
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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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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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Costa Rica Researchers Study Rare Meat-Eating Vulture Bees

In the forests of Sarapiquí, Costa Rica, some bees are drawn to something far different from flowers. They visit decaying animal remains, feed on...
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Costa Rica Bookstore to Close After 130 Years

Costa Rica is losing one of its most historic bookstores. Librería Lehmann announced its permanent closure yesterday, bringing to an end 130 years of...
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