South America

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Posters of Messi and the Argentine team jersey adorned every corner of his home a world away from South America.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

No national team from outside Europe or South America has ever hoisted the World Cup, and while that will certainly change someday, it won’t be this year.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The Department of Agriculture lifted its projections for corn and soybeans coming out of South America this year, citing reports of favorable harvesting in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

For fishing communities in South America, there is the risk of smaller catches.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When it was realized that ancient tapirs had existed simultaneously in South America and Southeast Asia a land bridge was drawn there, too.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson