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Three Chinese Referees Make History at World Cup Match
Ma Ning leads three Chinese referees officiating a World Cup match for the first time, marking a historic milestone for Chinese football officiating.
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Ma Ning to Officiate World Cup Group Stage Match
Chinese referee Ma Ning will officiate Ecuador vs. Curaçao at the World Cup, becoming the first Chinese head referee in 24 years since Lu Jun in 2002.
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2026 World Cup Opens: Historic Tri-Nation Tournament Begins
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off as the first tri-nation tournament co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, with 48 teams and Yiwu making most merch.
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Infantino's Trump Courtship and the 2026 World Cup Fallout
FIFA President Infantino's yearslong effort to woo Donald Trump has yielded little support for the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about who benefits.
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World Cup Transit Sticker Shock Hits Fans in US Host Cities
Fans attending the 2026 World Cup face high transit costs in US host cities, with $98 train fares in New Jersey and $80 in Massachusetts sparking outrage.
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