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A sign advertising the World Cup
The US has been seized by World Cup fever.
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close up of official match soccer ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway. All three host nations have kicked off their campaigns, and now the 40-something others will get their time to shine. The action begins live at 3 p.m. ET today on Fox.

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Hurdle game on a smartphone

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

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Connections game on a smartphone

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love a hot cuppa.

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Sialkot, Pakistan produces most of the world's footballs, but only a select group of manufacturers hold FIFA licenses. To earn certification, factories must pass a series of demanding performance tests and pay high licensing fees.

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Elon Musk talks at a Nasdaq desk the day of SpaceX's IPO.
Elon Musk's companies have been swapping IP and cash. It's led to rumors of potential mega mergers.
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Taylor Swift at the
Taylor Swift at the "Toy Story 5" premiere in Los Angeles.
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Maurice Edu
Maurice Edu says playing in the World Cup was a dream.
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close up of official match soccer ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday with an opening match between host country Mexico and South Africa. Mexico was able to pull out the W in front of a fiery home crowd.

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McDonald's World Cup meal with Big Mac and Sausage Biscuits, limited edition cups

Nothing pairs better than food and football (er, soccer). So, now that the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off, why not indulge in some tasty treats to celebrate?