Why can’t we win it? Inside the Japanese embassy for Sunday’s World Cup opener. - Live Updates - POLITICO

For a crowd of superfans, Japan’s performance against the Netherlands only stoked their enthusiasm.
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Why can’t we win it? Inside the Japanese embassy for Sunday’s World Cup opener. - Live Updates - POLITICO

FIFA's encounter with North America's messy democracy - Live Updates - POLITICO

Gianni Infantino is the new century's unlikely Alexis de Tocqueville.
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FIFA's encounter with North America's messy democracy - Live Updates - POLITICO

What FIFA calls 'New York New Jersey' - Live Updates - POLITICO

Cue the border-state rivalry. Everybody wants the bragging rights.
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What FIFA calls 'New York New Jersey' - Live Updates - POLITICO

Top Democrats watch Brazil-Morocco match – together - Live Updates - POLITICO

Sherrill, Hochul and Mamdani sat together to take in the action.
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Top Democrats watch Brazil-Morocco match – together - Live Updates - POLITICO

Fan of the people - Live Updates - POLITICO

Juggling the Knicks and World Cup, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is modeling a new version of lefty sports fandom.
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Fan of the people - Live Updates - POLITICO

A king with 3 teams - Live Updates - POLITICO

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has an official obligation to root for two World Cup competitors, and a soft spot for a third.
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A king with 3 teams - Live Updates - POLITICO

The man who runs the town between the stadiums - Live Updates - POLITICO

Mayor Jim Ross doesn't need Dallas or Fort Worth. Arlington has three stadiums, roller coasters, and a parade of rowdy Dutch fans to manage.
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The man who runs the town between the stadiums - Live Updates - POLITICO