
23 Stadiums Compete to Host 2026 World Cup Matches
With the 2026 World Cup set to be staged across the United States, Mexico and Canada, 23 candidate venues are vying for selection, including the iconic Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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With the 2026 World Cup set to be staged across the United States, Mexico and Canada, 23 candidate venues are vying for selection, including the iconic Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

From themed drinks to extended hours, the town’s soccer bars are turning the global tournament into a community celebration.

Brooklyn‑based designer Honesti Gittens upcycles discarded soccer balls into high‑end fashion pieces, blending sport, sustainability, and limited releases tied to major events.

Real Madrid are nearing an agreement to sign Bernardo Silva, a free agent after a decade at Manchester City, as part of a broader strategy to challenge Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.

A 2‑0 defeat to Mexico triggers early Group A pressure, while former players' stunned reactions go viral.

From live music under the stars to immersive art experiences, Austin offers a diverse array of free activities for residents and visitors alike.

As the FIFA World Cup draws international crowds to Kansas City, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and the Community of the Lamb are opening their sacred spaces to welcome travelers, offering prayer, adoration and a chance to encounter Christ.

Canada is gearing up to kick off the tournament with a high‑profile match against Bosnia‑Herzegovina, a milestone that marks the nation’s first time staging a World Cup opener on home soil.

A quick look at the latest victories, controversies, and upcoming matchups shaping the sports landscape.

President Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Iran, signaling a possible de‑escalation, while the U.S. men’s soccer team prepares for a pivotal World Cup match against Paraguay. Meanwhile, the administration eyes a major downsizing of the U.S. Forest Service, and a photographer captures a rare migration of northern bald ibises.

Lincoln-based auditor Vanessa Emlich reflects on her lifelong love of soccer, family ties to Thailand, and the excitement of watching Lionel Messi’s presumed final World Cup appearance in Kansas City.
A look at the trailblazing athletes whose achievements have defined U.S. soccer and who will be honored as the nation co‑hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Haiti's national soccer team is holding open practices at Stockton University, drawing enthusiastic crowds from the Haitian diaspora and local communities as they gear up for their first World Cup appearance in half a century.
The 1994 World Cup set in motion a chain of events that transformed soccer from a niche pastime into a cornerstone of American sports culture.

Fans around the world are coming together to watch the latest World Cup matches, with a recent game between Mexico and South Africa drawing crowds at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Despite looming controversies, FIFA envisions a record‑breaking event, but the road to the 48‑team tournament is fraught with geopolitical strain, travel restrictions and skepticism

Fans in New York’s Capital Region are gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, organizing watch parties, collaborations with breweries and events that highlight the region’s growing soccer culture.

New York City is juggling a potential NBA championship clincher with a high‑stakes World Cup match, forcing fans and bar owners to balance two global events on the same night.

From refugees arriving in the 1990s to a World Cup‑qualifying team, Bosnian Americans are weaving their heritage into the fabric of St. Louis.

With the Knicks on the brink of ending a 53-year championship drought, soccer enthusiasts are juggling World Cup matches, prompting venues to cater to a hybrid crowd.

Fans in Los Angeles and beyond celebrate a Mexico goal during the live broadcast, while worldwide viewers gather in homes and public venues to experience the excitement of the World Cup.

The United States Men's National Team opens its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles, a match that could shape its tournament trajectory

The Athletic’s daily World Cup predictions combine analytical depth with a light‑hearted contest that pits experts, subscribers, a six‑year‑old, a dog and an algorithm against each other, while recapping Matchday 1 highlights and previewing the next round of fixtures.

A former critic recounts how curiosity, family roots, and worldwide broadcasts reshaped his relationship with soccer.