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How AP staff are watching the World Cup from around the world
From Thailand to South Africa, Brazil to France and England, AP staff are watching the World Cup the local way.
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Fortune
· Jun 29, 2026
How smart employers are turning the World Cup into a workplace win
Streaming watch parties from the conference room and buying drinks to work at the bar. Meet the bosses embracing the World Cup.
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· Jun 23, 2026
What's it like covering South Korea as a journalist at a World Cup?
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· Jul 1, 2026
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CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
How Asian Americans see themselves represented on the global stage during the World Cup
Japan’s World Cup team is not just supported by fans back home but also overseas. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery talks about how Asian Americans see themselves represented on the global stage during the World Cup. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News
Associated Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Germany and Ecuador fans fill Times Square with flags, drums and music
Fans of the Germany and Ecuador World Cup teams filled New York City’s Times Square on Wednesday, ahead of Thursday’s World Cup match. Each side did their best to get as loud as possible. (AP Video shot by Sophia Monteforte) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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· Jun 26, 2026
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World Cup Fans Are Touring America and Loving Every Minute of It
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