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US women’s team coach Emma Hayes sees a future where soccer is America’s No. 1 sport

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By Don Riddell Verified
| WISC-TV (Madison, WI) Verified
(CNN) — You’d never guess it from her thick London accent, but Emma Hayes has spent a sizeable portion of her professional coaching career in the United States and the third time, she says, is the charm. Hayes believes that soccer “will become the number one sport in this country.” When she first arrived on Long Island, New York, in 2002 to coach the amateur Lady Riders team, the sport’s roots were only just beginning to take hold in the nation.
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Tiny Cape Verde shocks favorite Spain with a draw in country’s first World Cup match Original

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By Kyle Feldscher Verified, Don Riddell Verified
| CNN Verified
Goalkeeper Vozinha starred in Cape Verde's shocking result vs. Spain in Atlanta. Mike Stewart/AP See all topics Email Link Copied! Cape Verde earned a 0-0 draw against Spain in the country's first-ever World Cup match in Atlanta. The island nation ranked 67th in the world held off the second-ranked European champions. Goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves to secure a point for the World Cup debutants. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor.
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‘A bird that flies never leaves a trace’: Why is Japan always so tidy at the World Cup? Original

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By Don Riddell Verified
| CNN Verified
Fans of Team Japan cheer in the stands during training for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 8 in Nashville, Tennessee. Alan Poizner/Imagn Images/Reuters Email Link Copied! Japanese fans have become known for cleaning up stadiums after World Cup matches. Volunteer Hirokazu Tsunoda says picking up litter is the gateway to broader community service, such as disaster relief efforts. Win or lose, Japan's national team has left locker rooms spotless after matches with thank you notes and origami cranes.
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