How playing in the U.S. may be fueling Lionel Messi's latest World Cup run
Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.
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Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.
Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal.
The inaugural two-day festival combines live FIFA World Cup match screenings, international cultural showcases, food vendors and performances as Atlanta hosts the world's biggest sporting event.
The World Cup crowd in Atlanta erupted for both the Czech Republic and South Africa during Thursday's 1-1 draw, but many of the 67,442 fans in attendance weren't cheering for either team.
Both South Africa and Czechia lost their opening matches, and both knew another setback would seriously hinder their chances of reaching the round of 32.
A massive turnout of Colombian soccer fans packed Las Delicias de La Abuela in Doraville, Georgia, to watch the Colombia-Uzbekistan FIFA Men's World Cup match.
FIFA has implemented mandatory breaks midway through each half at all matches for this World Cup to allow players to hydrate because of the extreme heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the near-six-week tournament.
Tiny Cabo Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain.
President José Maria Neves joined business leaders and Cabo Verdeans in Atlanta as the nation readies for its first FIFA World Cup appearance.
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
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.
