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Houston Starting Effort to Become Soccer City
Posted on · Houston has a chance of hosting several games in the 2026 World Cup. But to get there, officials say they need to turn up the soccer enthusiasm.
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South Korea Shocks Germany 2-0, Sending World Cup Champs Packing
Posted on · In a shocking upset, South Korea scored in stoppage time and added another late goal to put the match out of reach for Germany.
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The Science Behind The World Cup Ball
Posted on · For every World Cup, there's a custom official ball. But how does the Telstar 18 actually stack up? To find out, scientists stuck it in a wind tunnel with a bunch of sensors.
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World Cup 2018: How To Watch The Matches Online And On TV
Posted on · The World Cup begins on June 14 and runs through July 15. So, how do you watch? Our story runs down the options, online and through broadcast.
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Russia Shuts Out Saudi Arabia In World Cup
Posted on · It was Russia’s first World Cup win since 2002 and ended a seven-game winless run in all matches
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World Cup 2018 Preview: What You Need To Know
Posted on · The soccer tournament kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. From new stars to controversial stadiums, here's our guide on what to follow.
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Israel In Uproar Over Argentina Pre-World Cup Friendly Snub
Posted on · Argentina is one of the most popular national teams among Israelis and fans had been scrambling to get a chance to see Messi in person
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2018 World Cup Draw Results: Spain And Portugal In Same Group
Posted on · Russia goes into its home World Cup ranked 65th in the world, the lowest-ranked of any of the 32 teams in the tournament
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U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Won’t Play In World Cup For First Time Since 1986
Posted on · The Americans came into Tuesday night with good odds of making the 2018 tournament. But their loss to Trinidad and Tobago, combined with wins by both Panama and Honduras, will leave the U.S. at home.
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Houston Fans Disappointed But Hopeful After US World Cup Elimination
Posted on · Hundreds watch Team USA's 2-1 loss to Belgium at one Houston pub.
Houston Matters
Sports Monday: Astros Win Series Against Stacked Detroit Tigers Team
Posted on · The Houston Astros were impressive in their weekend series win over a stacked Detroit Tigers lineup. But their one loss was a heart breaker, and it exposed where this club fighting to climb out of the American League cellar may still be — in roster talent and strategy — a few steps behind. CultureMap Houston’s MK Bower joins us […]
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Nursing, Hotels, and Sports Monday: Houston Matters for Mon., June 30, 2014
Posted on · According to the Texas Board of Nursing, there are more than 32,000 registered nurses in Harris County, and those numbers are expected to grow in the coming years. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022. But while the demand for nurses […]
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Germany-USA Game Leaves Houston’s German Expatriates Torn
Posted on · A visit of a soccer viewing party organized by the German consulate.
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Midday World Cup Match A Mixed Bag For Houston Business
Posted on · Bars, restaurants will clean up. For everyone else, it's two hours lost.
Houston Matters
Sports Monday: Rough Week for the Astros and Dramatic World Cup Draw
Posted on · The Houston Astros had a rough week, dropping six of seven while Texas native Clint Dempsey and the rest of the US soccer team played to a dramatic tie Sunday with Portugal in the World Cup. Plus the Houston Texans announced their starting quarterback. We discuss those stories with MK Bower, sports columnist for CultureMap Houston.