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A look at the growing number of World Cup players who represent nations tied to their ancestry, family connections, or personal affinity, and the ripple effects on team composition and tournament dynamics.
From Boston’s birthday celebrations to Dallas barbecue experiments, visitors from around the world are rewriting narratives about America’s hospitality and diversity.
A free youth soccer camp hosted by Goshen City Football Club and the Center for Healing & Hope will take place on June 20 at the Goshen Stars soccer fields, offering instruction, mentorship, and wellness activities for children ages 8 to 16.
At a modest field in northern New Jersey, a youth soccer academy founded by a former West Bank teen serves as a sanctuary for children affected by the Gaza war, drawing inspiration from Spanish striker Lamine Yamal’s public solidarity.
In a modest field in Passaic County, New Jersey, a soccer academy founded by Omar Abdulaziz offers Palestinian‑American children a place to heal, dream, and connect with a culture that spans continents.
A journalist recounts discovering soccer through family stories, global icons, and the sport's growing footprint in the United States.
In a modest New Jersey field, a soccer academy founded by Omar Abdulaziz offers Palestinian-American children a refuge from the trauma of conflict, while the admiration for Lamine Yamal’s activism amplifies their sense of identity and hope.
In a modest field in Passaic County, young Palestinian-Americans channel their grief and aspirations into soccer, inspired by a global star who waves a Palestinian flag.
In a modest field in Northern New Jersey, a group of Palestinian-American children train together, using soccer to process loss, celebrate identity, and imagine a future beyond the headlines of war.
In New Jersey, Palestinian‑American youths channel grief and hope into soccer, finding inspiration in a Spanish star’s activism and the work of their local academy.
Iran's football federation plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA after the United States imposed strict 24‑hour entry and exit rules for its World Cup team, which must commute from Mexico for matches. The dispute raises questions about fairness, safety and the upcoming fixtures against Belgium and Egypt.
From Boston to Dallas, supporters from around the globe recount warm welcomes, cultural surprises and lingering hurdles as the 2026 World Cup reshapes perceptions of the United States.
From Anchorage to Vancouver, supporters gather in Korean BBQ joints, Mexican taquerías and theater pubs to watch the global tournament, cheering for teams and a hometown midfielder.
Social media posts and personal stories from fans across continents reveal a surprisingly welcoming United States as the 2026 World Cup unfolds.
Detroit City FC’s new AlumniFi Field will not open until spring 2028, completing a $198 million mixed‑use project in Corktown that includes housing, parking and commercial space.
Juan Guanuna, a longtime soccer fan from Bloomfield, New Jersey, shares how his early years in Ecuador, a move to the United States, and a last‑minute FIFA volunteer invitation led him to greet travelers at Newark Airport while balancing his own business and dreaming of the World Cup.
In a modest soccer complex on the outskirts of Paterson, New Jersey, a group of children gathers each afternoon, their sneakers scuffing the artificial turf as laughter echoes across the field. Their coach, Omar Abdulaziz, founded the Palestino Soccer Academy three years ago to teach soccer within Palestinian culture and to give children a refuge from the trauma of conflict. The academy, anchored around the Palestinian-American community, welcomes kids of all backgrounds, offering them purpose, camaraderie, and a way to process the pain of a war that has ripped through Gaza.
A modest field in Woodland Park becomes a sanctuary where young Palestinian‑American athletes channel grief and aspiration into soccer, guided by coach Omar Abdulaziz and idol Lamine Yamal.
From skepticism to praise, travelers at the 2026 World Cup highlight cultural surprises, local hospitality and lingering obstacles as the tournament reshapes perceptions of the United States.
From live‑tweeting his American adventures to meeting country star Ella Langley, touring NFL facilities and the International Space Station, Freddy’s journey exemplifies the hospitality that draws visitors from abroad.
In Guadalajara, relatives of the disappeared are using World Cup‑themed posters to demand attention for Mexico’s 135,000 missing persons, challenging government spending on the tournament.
A controversial dismissal in the World Cup sparked debate over a new FIFA regulation, with Paraguay's coach warning of its impact on the game's essence.
Canada's national side delivered a dominant 6‑0 victory against Qatar in the World Cup, a result overshadowed only by the leg break suffered by midfielder Ismaël Koné. The match showcased unprecedented camaraderie, from a pre‑game walk in Stanley Park to a rally for the injured teammate, and culminated in a visit from Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The Athletic’s daily World Cup predictions blend expert insight with a playful competition, recapping Matchday 9’s key results and previewing the decisive fixtures of Matchday 10.