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World Cup 2026 Kicks Off — A Tournament Without Trump and With Protests

The biggest World Cup in history begins — and the first US president to snub his team's opening match looks elsewhere, while Mexico City absorbs 19 arrests and the world asks whether 'his' tournament is a triumph or an own goal.

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Ebola overruns Congo: Washington wants Europe's borders shut, Brussels says no

More than 500 cases, around 100 dead, labs out of tests: on the eve of the World Cup, the US presses Europe and Africa to bar Congolese travelers — Belgium and the EU refuse.

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2026 World Cup under high tension: Somali referee denied entry, Mexico protests, Iranian tribute

Two days before kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, geopolitical incidents pile up. Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away at the US border. Thousands of protesters — a teachers' strike — blocked the Mexico City stadium. Iranian players paid tribute to victims of US strikes. Morocco and Algeria have no guaranteed visas. The White House defends all visa decisions.

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Zverev Wins Roland Garros : His First Grand Slam in a Five-Set Marathon Against Cobolli

German Alexander Zverev defeated Italian Flavio Cobolli in the Roland Garros final on June 7, 2026, claiming his first Grand Slam title at 29 after three lost finals. His triumph is clouded by domestic abuse allegations that French and Italian press refuses to ignore, while Berlin, New York, Lisbon and Buenos Aires celebrate the redemption narrative.

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Iran at the World Cup under special regime: visas refused for staff, entry and exit on the same day, Tehran petitions FIFA

Four days before kickoff, Iran's players have their visas for Los Angeles, but 15 officials remain blocked and the team must enter and leave U.S. soil on the same day — Tehran denounces unprecedented treatment in World Cup history.

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