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Belgium Withdraws Support for Infantino's FIFA Re-election
Belgian Football Federation refuses to back Infantino's re-election, citing unanswered questions over the FFE scandal and Balogun red card case.
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Sports
Red Lions Open World Cup with Thrilling Win Over France
Belgium's Red Lions came from behind twice to beat France 3-2 in their Hockey World Cup opener, with Alexander Hendrickx scoring the late winner.
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Sports
Pro League CEO: Infantino Won't Step Down, FIFA Alienated
Pro League CEO Lorin Parys says FIFA President Infantino won't resign voluntarily, citing 'world alienation' at the governing body.
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Sports
China U17 Football Team Advances with Two Straight Wins
China's U17 men's football team beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 for a second straight win, securing early advancement at the Shanghai Future Star Cup.
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Society
Domestic Violence Reports Rise During World Cup
Belgian helpline 1712 reports a 4% rise in domestic violence calls during the World Cup, urging awareness of sports events and abuse.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Proposes FIFA Chief Infantino for UN Secretary-General
Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino as UN Secretary-General, sparking debate over a sports leader heading the world body.
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TechnologySports
China's AI Technology Powers the First AI World Cup
Chinese AI transforms the 2026 World Cup as Lenovo powers the 'first AI World Cup' with real-time analytics, referee enhancement, and smart stadium tech.
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Law EnforcementSociety
China Cracks Down on World Cup Soccer Gambling, 78 Arrested
Chinese police arrested 78 people across 8 provinces for illegal online soccer gambling during the 2026 World Cup, releasing 10 typical cases as a warning.
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SecurityTechnology
FBI Shot Down Over 700 Rogue Drones to Secure World Cup
FBI Director Kash Patel reveals the bureau shot down over 700 rogue drones to secure the 2026 FIFA World Cup with zero major security incidents.
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Business & FinanceTechnology
Kalshi Denies It's a Sportsbook as World Cup Bets Surge
Kalshi processed $40B in World Cup bets while avoiding billions in state taxes. The CFTC-regulated platform faces 30+ lawsuits over its classification.
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Sports
Table Tennis Doubles Open; Argentina Reaches World Cup Final
The 2026 National Table Tennis Doubles Championships open in Changsha with historic changes, while Argentina stages a dramatic World Cup comeback.
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Urban AffairsPolitics
Seattle's World Cup Cleanup Fades as Crisis Returns
Seattle cleaned up for the World Cup, but critics say improvements vanished once tourists left, raising questions about long-term solutions.
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Crime & JusticeSports
Antwerp Police Arrest 7 After Morocco Match Disorder
Antwerp police arrested seven people, including three minors, after Morocco's World Cup loss to France. Fireworks were thrown at a police van.
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InternationalPolitics
Global Flashpoints: Gaza, Mexico, China and US Stakes
A Gaza aid worker killed before a World Cup screening, cartel drone attacks in Mexico, and China's maritime power play — four global stories with US stakes
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Middle East Conflict
Gaza Aid Worker Killed by Israeli Strike en Route to Match
Mohammed al-Waheidi, a Palestinian aid worker who organized World Cup screenings in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli drone strike along with three others.
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CultureSports
China's Cultural Scene: Dragon Boat Festival to World Cup
From lighter zongzi to a Chinese World Cup referee and Shanghai's grassroots football revolution — a snapshot of China today.
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SportsPolitics
SoFi Stadium Workers Authorize Strike Before World Cup
SoFi Stadium hospitality workers voted 96% to authorize a strike days before the 2026 World Cup, demanding higher wages, ICE protections, and job security.
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