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The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed a 140,000 Swiss franc penalty for the Mexican federation over repeated anti-gay chants, lifting a stadium-closure sanction but leaving the federation under heightened scrutiny as it prepares to host World Cup matches.
The Australian men's national soccer team has arrived in San Francisco, joining Ecuador in Ohio and Saudi Arabia in Austin as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to generate billions in economic activity, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors and create thousands of temporary jobs across Mexico’s three host cities.
Atlanta’s soccer fever is measurable — nine straight seasons topping MLS attendance, a new headquarters for U.S. Soccer, and eight World Cup matches at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium. The city’s growing population, Fortune 500 presence and ambitious real‑estate projects amplify the expected $500 million impact, reshaping its real‑estate market and cementing its status as a sports and business nexus.
The upcoming World Cup matches in Seattle are projected to generate nearly $850 million for King County, while the city’s long‑standing soccer tradition and tech‑driven growth set the stage for a transformative summer.
Los Angeles will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, projecting $594 million in economic impact and 180,000 visitors while showcasing its soccer heritage and expanding hotel capacity.
The Afghan women's soccer team, once forced into hiding by the Taliban's ban on women's sports, has emerged onto the international stage after years of exile. Now based in Australia and New Zealand, the squad trains, plays matches and uses its platform to advocate for women's rights back home.
After escaping the Taliban, the Afghan women's national team is training in New Zealand, preparing for international fixtures and using their platform to champion women's rights.
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's national soccer team is training in New Zealand, aiming to represent their country and inspire girls back home.
Veteran analyst Martin Green breaks down the 2026 World Cup draw, identifies top contenders, predicts Mexico’s progression, and spots a +1000 longshot with championship potential.
The U.S. men's national team is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to build on the legacy of the 1994 squad and create a lasting impact.
Executives at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority quietly allocated over $600,000 for VIP World Cup seats, using a backchannel arrangement with the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau while facing internal concerns over cost.
Ahead of the 2026 tournament, the FBI warns that fake FIFA websites are being used to steal personal information and sell counterfeit tickets. Fans are urged to verify URLs and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
Zee Entertainment has locked in broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup, ending a months‑long standoff and promising coverage of 39 tournaments over eight years across its TV and streaming platforms.
After escaping the Taliban’s ban on women’s sports, a group of Afghan footballers has been cleared to compete abroad, training in New Zealand and preparing to face the Cook Islands as symbols of resilience and hope.
The Afghan women's national team, forced into hiding by the Taliban, has been granted permission to compete abroad, with players now training in New Zealand and advocating for girls' education and sport.
After escaping the Taliban and years of exile, the Afghan women's soccer team has been granted international eligibility, training in New Zealand and aiming to use the sport to champion women's rights.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended an exhibition match to celebrate Naegohyang FC’s championship, highlighting patriotism, future successes and the uncertain transfer of a $1 million prize.
After years of forced silence under the Taliban, the Afghan women's national soccer team has been granted eligibility to compete internationally, with players now training in Australia and New Zealand and aiming to inspire those still at home.
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team is training in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to compete internationally while championing women's rights back home.
A new report shows U.S. soccer consumption has surged to 79.8 billion minutes in 2025, with Los Angeles emerging as the nation’s biggest fan hub ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
PUMA will equip eleven national teams with innovative boots and jerseys that fuse ULTRAWEAVE fabric, recycled materials and designer collaborations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The final in Budapest left Arsenal supporters reeling, while historic firsts and looming controversies shape the narrative ahead of the World Cup.
The United States Under‑20 Women’s National Team is set to travel to Spain for a ten‑day training camp and a series of matches that run from June 1 through June 9.