Photos show glamour at the Dubai World Cup horse race but thinner crowds due to Iran war

By The Associated Press
March 29, 2026 | 9:02 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Colorfully dressed attendees gathered for horse races and social events at the Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The annual spectacle went ahead despite regional tensions linked to the conflict with Iran, but crowds were smaller than usual.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

What’s offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered

By The Associated Press
June 27, 2026 | 8:31 PM

This World Cup has prompted some questions we simply can't answer for you. Can anyone stop Messi? Does Merlin the duck like wearing that jersey? What happens if the Congo's statue fan has to sneeze? That said, if you're a first-time soccer watcher still confused by all this footie, we're here to help! Free kicks, hydration breaks, stoppage time ... there's a lot to know. We put out a call for your burning World Cup questions — and we'll keep answering them if you have more. We're compiling answers to your FAQs below. OK, let's start with the real basics: What does ‘offsides’ mean?

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