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Iraq Made Its First World Cup Appearance Since 1986 And Everyone Is Lusting Over Its Players
People have been posting videos on social media picking out which players they find most attractive and Iraq's squad keeps coming up.
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Cabo Verde's Goalkeeper Finally Got To Play In Front Of His Mom At The World Cup
The two shared an emotional moment, where Vozinha walked over to his mom in the crowd and hugged her.
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Egypt Has Won Its First Ever World Cup Match And Fans Are Celebrating Across The World
Videos showed people celebrating Egypt’s win in Gaza, Syria’s Damascus, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the US.
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Norway’s Football Fans Have Brought Their Legendary “Viking Row” To The World Cup To Support Their Team
The “Viking rowing” is a synchronized and rhythmic chant where thousands of fans move in unison, imitating Viking rowers on a ship.
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The US And Canada Have Denied The Head Of Palestine Football Association A Visa To Attend The World Cup
Rajoub attended the opening match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City but said he was unable to travel to the US.
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Egypt’s World Cup Coach Was So Upset About A Foul He Hugged The Referee To Demonstrate
Many have pointed out how the move was “a clear foul.”
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This Swedish Player Scored His First World Cup Goal Against His Dad’s Country Tunisia And Refused To Celebrate
Yasin raised both his hands in a motion refusing to celebrate with his teammates.
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Japan’s World Cup Team And Fans Have Gone Viral Again For Cleaning Up After Their Match
People online praised Japanese fans and players after the footage went viral.
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Cabo Verde’s Goalkeeper Made A Stunning Seven Saves Against Spain In Its World Cup Debut And Broke Down
The man who kept them out was 40-year-old Josimar Jose Evora Dias, also known as Vozinha, who blocked seven shots and was named man of the match.
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This Egyptian Former Footballer Slammed The US For Using The World Cup To Whitewash Its Reputation
Aboutrika said that the World Cup is being used to whitewash genocide and wars.
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The US And Mexico Had Very Different Treatments Of International Football Delegations Arriving For The World Cup
Mexico welcomed delegations with mariachi bands and traditional dances, leading people to draw comparisons between the two countries.
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FIFA’s President Defended The US Blocking Officials And Fans From The World Cup, Telling People To “Chill, Relax”
Infantino said that “chill” does not mean “chill and do nothing,” but rather to trust FIFA’s behind-the-scenes work.