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Soccer Stories to Watch Before the 2026 World Cup

With the 2026 World Cup approaching, veteran sports editor Hayden Bird shares his favorite soccer movies and shows, from 'The Damned United' to 'Sunderland 'Til I Die', and points readers to where they can stream them.

Jun 2, 2026

Croatia to Host Final World Cup Warm‑up Against Belgium as Modrić Bids Farewell

Croatia will host Belgium in a World Cup 2026 warm‑up on June 2, 2026, at a venue in Rijeka, marking a rare meeting between two of the continent’s most consistent sides. Both nations arrive with top‑11 FIFA rankings, and the fixture will showcase a blend of seasoned stars and emerging talent as each nation fine‑tunes its squad for the tournament. For Croatia, the game doubles as a symbolic passing of the torch; veteran coach Zlatko Dalic will lead the team into the finals for the third straight tournament, while 40‑year‑old Luka Modrić is set to play his final World Cup appearance, ending a career that includes 196 caps for the national team. Belgium, meanwhile, is looking to replace the golden generation that dominated the 2010s. Coach Rudi Garcia has called up a host of new faces, including Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois and Axel Witsel, who are expected to feature prominently. The most recent encounter between the two sides ended in a goalless draw at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a result that underscored Belgium’s group‑stage exit after a single win. Lukaku, who has managed only seven appearances for Napoli this season, will need the match to regain sharpness. With both teams eager to test tactics and fitness, the June 2 clash promises to be more than a friendly; it will be a final rehearsal for a tournament that will see Modrić’s swan song and Belgium’s attempt to usher in a fresh era of talent.

Jun 2, 2026

Haiti’s Grenadiers Aim for World Cup Glory

Haiti's first World Cup appearance since 1974 has sparked a wave of national pride, as fans swap the green and yellow of Brazil for the red and blue of the Grenadiers, hoping to rewrite the country's sporting narrative.

Jun 2, 2026

McPherson High School Girls Soccer Team Earns All-League Honors

The Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League has announced its Division 3/4 All-League Team, recognizing standout performances from the McPherson High School girls soccer squad. Gracie Prescott leads the honorees with MVP honors, and Coach Chris Adrian is celebrated as Coach of the Year.

Jun 2, 2026

The Sacred Bond of Latin American Soccer Fandom

From tattoos to ancestral blessings, fans across Latin America turn soccer into a spiritual practice that binds families, fuels hope, and shapes cultural identity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Jun 2, 2026

U.S. Under-17 Men’s Team Announces Brazil Training Camp Roster

The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team will hold a training camp in Natal, Brazil, from June 1‑11, featuring a 20‑player roster that blends domestic and European talent, and will face Brazil in two friendly matches at the historic Arena das Dunas.

Jun 2, 2026

CVS Leverages Soccer to Boost Health and Wellness Outreach

CVS Pharmacy is turning its stores into soccer‑themed hubs, offering merchandise, hosting family‑friendly block parties and converting parking lots into mini training pitches as part of a broader health‑and‑wellness partnership with U.S. Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League.

Jun 2, 2026

Burberry Turns Its Gaze to the 2026 World Cup

Burberry launches a World Cup advertising campaign featuring celebrities as soccer supporters, showcasing a new collection and highlighting the British team's first match in Dallas on June 17.

Jun 2, 2026