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There will be matches and they will be massive, drawing tens of thousands to stadiums and millions upon millions watching around the world. For the cities and regions that are hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup games in the United States, that is only part of what the impact should be for the month-plus tournament. “Those […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will look like none other. With 48 countries participating and matches spread over three countries, the biggest event in the competition’s history will also be at U.S. stadiums that will look different for the football fans familiar with their layouts. Natural grass will be installed at all the sites, whose […]
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For each of the 11 U.S. host cities ahead of next summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, anticipation is building toward the matches, the economic impact, the worldwide tourism and the upcoming draw to determine which teams will come to town. But dozens of other destinations could see one or more of the 48 national teams […]
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One side is known for black and yellow, the other a mix of orange, green and red. One side was built on a reputation of steel and the other on a reputation of grit. More than 280 miles stretch from one end of the commonwealth (do NOT call it a state) to the other. Through […]
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NEW YORK — With one year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 11 U.S. host cities are preparing celebrations or festivities to mark the key anniversary date. But despite the milestone, there is still plenty unknown. Among other outstanding issues: The ticketing process is still mostly unclear, the date and location of […]
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Philadelphia Soccer 2026 will partner with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to invest $2 million in youth soccer initiatives surrounding the local region. In all, the organization will activate 26 soccer-related projects throughout the state ranging from creating new safe places to play to expanding existing programming to ensure kids across the region benefit from sport. […]
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The fan festival for the FIFA 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia will be held at East Fairmount Park’s Lemon Hill with plans for free entry, food and beverage offerings, entertainment, memorabilia from the event and more during game watch parties. Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the organization that serves as the operational Host Committee in Philadelphia, announced […]
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Years of work boiled down to a Sunday afternoon in February. After months of delays, FIFA was finally releasing the match schedule for the 2026 World Cup. The culmination of the TV show — “a tough watch” said more than one person interviewed for this story — was the reveal of where the 2026 World […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been billed as the biggest yet with 48 teams, three countries and more host cities than ever before. And throughout the process from FIFA’s visiting host city candidates, to the day of the announcement last July of which cities will host games and an inside view of what it […]
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