Lionel Messi saluted a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goalscorer in his record-breaking sixth finals appearance on Tuesday. The 38-year-old Argentina captain etched another memorable chapter in his glittering career with a brilliant hat-trick in the South Americans’ 3-0 win over Algeria at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium. Messi’s hat-trick — […]
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Argentine fans challenge Kansas City’s BBQ crown
Argentina begin its World Cup defense in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist the South American nation is already the king of the grill. Supporters decked out in blue and white have arrived in droves ahead of Tuesday’s game against Algeria, bringing their asado culture to the streets of the […]
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FIFA reveals 48 World Cup team base training sites
Defending champions Argentina and England will have their World Cup teams based in Kansas City under a list of training sites announced by FIFA on Monday. The record 48 teams competing in the global football showdown that begins next month will have 39 teams based in the United States, seven more based in Mexico and […]
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What’s Happening: Soccer events in U.S. World Cup cities
Soccer America is publishing events of interest in the 11 U.S. World Cup cities.
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World Cup 2026: Transportation options at the 11 U.S. venues
Ticket holders heading to Hard Rock Stadium can ride free Miami Game Day Express shuttles.
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San Jose finds new ways to win
San Jose, the Supporters’ Shield leader, improved to 9-1-0 with a 3-2 win at St. Louis SC on a pair of goals by German international Timo Werner, the only foreigner in its starting lineup. In becoming the first MLS team to win nine of its first 10 games in the post-shootout era, the Quakes have found […]
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Your World Cup 2026 ticket guide
A new batch of World Cup tickets to all 104 matches will go on sale via FIFA’s website “on a first-come, first-served basis” on Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET.
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USA returns to Orange County for World Cup base
The U.S. national team will be train at the Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, California, during the World Cup.
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World Cup host Kansas City: Through the eyes of Nate Bukaty
For the first time ever, the World Cup is coming to Kansas City, and one man who has played a role is Nate Bukaty.
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World Cup Countdown: Around the 11 U.S. cities
Latest news from the venues across the country.