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The SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is hosting eight World Cup soccer matches in June and July including one that took place Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Tipton took a different job in a neighboring school district, but she says adults still mention it almost daily.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

While the game was in Texas, New Yorkers took to their hometown streets in droves to watch and celebrate the milestone moment for the team, its fans and the entire city.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

He took the unusual step of leaving the paddock between final practice and qualifying to try to get himself in the right head space for the session.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“Like, some people took this challenge to a whole other level of crazy. Look at that one.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam