Rising Stars Across the Nation
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged across North America, with Canada, Mexico and the United States sharing the hosting duties. Eleven American municipalities have been selected to stage matches, and each venue will also serve as a showcase for the nation’s high school soccer talent.
Among the standout programs, Johns Creek High School in Atlanta captured the Georgia High School Association Class 5A title with a 23‑1‑0 record, while Becton Regional High School in East Rutherford secured the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association National Division crown at 16‑3. In Texas, Walnut Grove High School completed an undefeated 31‑0 season to win the University Interscholastic League Class 5A Division I championship.
California’s powerhouse Mater Dei High School finished 21‑1‑3 and claimed the CIF Southern Section Open Division title, whereas Conroe Woodlands College Park in Houston posted a 19‑3‑3 mark to win the UIL Class 6A Division II crown. Kansas City’s Van Horn High School finished 25‑1 and recorded its first ever state championship, adding to the diverse tapestry of champions.
Other notable achievements include Foxborough Regional Charter School’s victory in the Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization Division 1 title, Downtown Doral Charter Upper School’s 19‑1‑3 run to the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A championship, and La Salle College High School’s three‑peat in the Philadelphia Catholic League. Mountain View High School in Santa Clara and Shorewood High School in Seattle round out the field with impressive records heading into their respective state semifinal matchups.