Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA’s official online presence to sell phantom tickets. Controversy has already swirled around the football governing body’s official ticketing for the largest-ever World Cup, which begins June 11 with an expanded 48-team […]
fans
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
President Donald Trump on Monday announced special fast-track visas for people holding tickets to the 2026 World Cup.
Posted inSoccer America Confidential
Soccer America readers share their memories of the 2002 World Cup and the magical ride in South Korea
The 2002 World Cup, particularly the USA’s run to the quarterfinals in South Korea, remains the most memorable World Cup for many U.S. fans.
Posted inSoccer America Daily
European fans take aim at the hosting of league matches overseas
European supporters groups say plans by the Spanish and Italian federations to host league matches overseas were “absurd.” Spain’s La Liga has agreed to move a game between champions Barcelona and Villarreal to Miami, Florida on December 20. The Serie A encounter between AC Milan and Como is due to be staged in Perth, Australia […]
Posted inSoccer America Confidential
The Rose Bowl scene: Fans travel from near and far to show off their support
It’s one of those definitive Southern California afternoons — sunny, warm with a cool, lilting breeze from the west, a perfect welcome to summer — and Daisy Mendez and her family are chilling on the grassy lot outside the Rose Bowl. They’re tailgating ahead of a crucial FIFA Club World Cup Group E clash pitting […]