Soccer America has been interviewing the president/CEOs of World Cup 2026 host venues on their preparations and backgrounds in sports and soccer.
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We supported the USA and Elvis
Any U.S. soccer fan remembered 1998. It was humiliating, especially when non-soccer friends would ask, “Did the U.S.A. really finish last?” The question was a dig at soccer. So, in 2002, we had very low expectations.
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World Cup in the Bay Area: Zaileen Janmohamed on the power of sport in its entirety
Zaileen “Z” Janmohamed is the president and CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee, which leads preparations for six 2026 World Cup games at Levi’s Stadium.
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Soccer America Archives (1994 World Cup Draw)
Looking forward to the 2026 World Cup draw Dec. 5, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., here’s glimpse at the 1994 World Cup in Las Vegas.
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Vancouver inks German 2014 World Cup winner Thomas Müller
Müller won the Silver Ball for his role in Germany’s 2014 World Cup win and the Silver Boot (5 goals).
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World Cup in New York/New Jersey: Alex Lasry on the unique honor of setting the world’s biggest stage
Alex Lasry was the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism before taking on the World Cup 26 NYNJ CEO role.
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1934 World Cup Flashback: Five names you should know
Trivia — true or false: A U.S. national team player scored the first ever World Cup hat trick.
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1930 World Cup Flashback: Five names you should know
Here are five names to have at your fingertips about the inaugural World Cup won by Uruguay.
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Atlanta soccer guide
Want to know about World Cup 2026 stadium? And where to watch soccer in the Atlanta area?
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USA must improve travel for World Cup fans. Geoff Freeman explains how.
Freeman grew up playing youth soccer in the Milwaukee area — for Mequon United and FMI — and was recruited to play goalkeeper at UC Berkeley.