U.S. men's soccer team set to play first 2026 World Cup match
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
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The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
The World Cup is offering the 16 host cities a chance to take action against one of the biggest problems they face — homelessness.
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
As the 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup approaches, local artist Joseph Veazey and collaborator Gavin Guidry unveil the hand-illustrated 'Atlanta Soccer Map.'
A former professional soccer player who grew up in Cameroon is now using the game to help shape the next generation of athletes in Georgia.
Jozy Altidore says the U.S. Soccer National Training Center is far different from where he trained with the national team a decade ago.
Atlanta installed four smart restrooms on the Beltline as part of FIFA World Cup prep, with Wi-Fi to help international visitors navigate the city.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
Experience powerchair soccer, meet standout athletes like national team member Joey Martin, and see how U.S. Soccer is championing inclusivity for players of all abilities.
Uzbekistan national football team will use the Atlanta United Training Center as its official FIFA World Cup base camp as Atlanta prepares to host eight matches during the 2026 tournament.
FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalized.
Atlanta is receiving tens of millions of dollars in federal funding to help prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a city spokesperson.
The FIFA World Cup is less than three months away, and cities in the metro area are eagerly anticipating the boost the games will bring.
Atlanta is building toward a big night of international soccer as the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team gets set to face Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Last-minute tickets for the 2026 World Cup go on sale April 1, with Atlanta matches expected to draw massive crowds and potentially break attendance records.
City leaders say a month-long WatchFest in Decatur could draw thousands of visitors daily, generating jobs, tourism spending, and a major boost for local businesses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With FIFA hoping to make its mark on the ATL, the city is getting ready for its appearance on the world stage.
Atlanta's expansion National Women's Soccer League team and Aflac have announced a front-of-kit sponsorship deal.
Atlanta City Councilman Jason Dozier is proposing a new open container district downtown ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host eight matches, including a semifinal, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Georgia's ban on people giving food and water to voters waiting in line at their polling place will stay in effect after a federal judge denied a request to block the law.
The massive wildfires that scorched South Georgia are now fully contained, but officials are warning residents that the state's wildfire season is not over.
Prosecutors say the Cobb County man used fake orders for genetic testing to steal $330,000 from Georgia Medicaid.
The body of an Atlanta teen who went missing in a Morgan County lake this week has been recovered, police say.
A traveler is now facing multiple charges after police say she attacked a Frontier Airlines manager who stopped her from boarding a flight at the Atlanta Airport.