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When the FIFA World Cup was last in the United States in 1994, its lasting legacy was the formation of Major League Soccer, which has grown to 30 teams around the U.S. and Canada. Next summer’s return of the World Cup to North America has led to an evaluation and in some cases a fresh […]
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Demand to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup throughout North America via hospitality packages has led to what On Location is calling an “unprecedented” deposit campaign as details emerge about a variety of high-end options that will be available before the general ticket sales phase begins. Alicia Falken, On Location’s general manager for FIFA World […]
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KC2026 announced that the board of directors has elected Mark Jorgenson, a retired financial services executive, to the role of president, succeeding Karen Daniel. “We are immensely grateful to Karen for her visionary leadership and tireless dedication to KC2026,” said KC2026 Chief Executive Officer Pam Kramer. “Her impact has been profound and she leaves the […]
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The Detroit Lions and Bundesliga club FC Köln have announced a multi-year partnership to expand the global reach of both organizations, deepen fan engagement in the United States and Germany and collaborate across sports, community and commercial platforms. The Lions and Köln will develop year-round initiatives including fan events and activations in both countries, including […]
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Maine will host two big sporting events in the next two weeks, with Ironman Triathlon and an international soccer friendly coming to the state. The Kennebec Valley will welcome the Ironman 70.3 Maine triathlon on July 25–27 for its fourth consecutive year. The event is expected to bring more than 5,000 people from around the […]
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Serie A, the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association have announced a collaboration ahead of the participation by NHL players at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy. Several events are planned around the NHL/NHLPA European Player Media Tour, which will take place in Milan on August 22, one day before […]
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Charlotte FC will host the 2026 Major League Soccer All-Star Game as the league’s 30th All-Star matchup will take place at Bank of America Stadium after the completion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “Charlotte has turned into a big-time soccer city and we are pleased to bring the 2026 MLS All-Star Game to the […]
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Málaga has pulled out of being a host city for the 2030 FIFA World Cup after a meeting with city and fans of the local soccer club. La Rosaleda, Málaga’s stadium, has a capacity of 30,000 and would have neeeded a major redevelopment project to expand its capacity to 45,000. Such a project would have […]
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The application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 will open on September 10 and fans should visit FIFA.com/tickets to register interest and create a FIFA ID if they have plans to attend. Due to anticipated high demand, FIFA World Cup tickets are being released in phases. There will be […]
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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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