Thousands attend FIFA Fan Fest in Miami to celebrate teams they love most
Even fans without strong ties to soccer said they enjoyed the atmosphere and the opportunity to experience different cultures.
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Even fans without strong ties to soccer said they enjoyed the atmosphere and the opportunity to experience different cultures.
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 .
Kids at America's Got Soccer, a youth program in Oakland Park, said players like Lionel Messi have become heroes to them.
There’s no doubt that a sea of blue in support of Argentia has filled Miami Stadium, but plenty of proud Cape Verde fans are also in attendance and are enjoying the historic World Cup run. CBS News Miami Sports Anchor Mike Cugno has the report.
Thousands of fans have packed the FIFA Fan Fest at Miami’s Bayfront Park to watch Argentina take on Cabo Verde in the 2025 World Cup match taking place at Miami Stadium on Friday. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero has more.
With soccer’s biggest stage in our own back yard, there is added inspiration for the next generation of soccer players across South Florida. CBS News Miami’s Bri Buckley has more from Oakland Park where the FIFA World Cup is motivating young athletes.
Just hours before Argentina was set to take on Cape Verde at Miami Stadium for the FIFA World Cup match, the FIFA Fan Fest at Miami’s Bayfront Park was evacuated due to weather, but that didn’t dampen anyone’s excitement. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero spoke with excited fans ahead of Friday’s match.
The world is once again descending on South Florida as Argentina takes on Cape Verde at Miami Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CBS News Miami Sports Anchor Mike Cugno has what you need to know ahead of the match.
The match will be a win-or-go-home match at Miami Stadium, one of the last of the Round of 32.
As the FIFA Club World Cup brings fans to South Florida, the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood is celebrating the global game with an immersive exhibit blending street art, soccer and community.
The committee joined the Hope 4 Venezuela relief campaign.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Fan Fest at Bayfront Park is free and open to the public through July 5.
The World Cup knockout stage is set, and some teams might feel like they've drawn the short straw.
Colombia finished the World Cup's opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw.
Another duel on the pitch is set for Saturday night. Here's what you need to know.
One of the most anticipated matchups at Miami Stadium pits Colombia against Portugal. While South Florida is home to a large Colombian community, Portugal's dedicated fan base is making its presence known.
Staff in the room vet leads and monitor online posts, with a primary focus on enforcing the agency's "no-drone zones."
The service, which operates from four locations across the county, provides an alternative to navigating the traffic that plagued the tournament's first match on June 15.
Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner.
Thousands of soccer fans from around the world gathered at FIFA Fan Fest to watch the highly anticipated match, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with flags, chants, and national pride.
France Pierron described childbirth as "a disgusting moment, excuse me, where the dad is useless" during a TV appearance.
Thousands are expected to attend the match at Miami Stadium and at Miami's Bayfront Park at the FIFA Fan Fest.
The FIFA World Cup match featuring Scotland and Brazil is being held Wednesday at Miami Stadium.
The humidity and that heat will push the "feels like" temperatures into the triple digits across the metroplex and the upper 90s in the Keys.
Miramar Police said it appeared that traffic had slowed down on US-27 and that the motorcycle was unable to stop in time, leading to the collision.
Miami Gardens hosts one last match for the cup: the fight for bronze.
Police say the suspects arrived expecting to meet juvenile girls for sex, but instead encountered tactical teams; all three face life in prison.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Miami, Knapp called the situation "unusual," noting that he had never previously encountered a scam where a police chief's name was used to target potential victims.
The humidity and that heat will push the "feels like" temperatures into the triple digits across the metroplex and the upper 90s in the Keys.
Miramar Police said it appeared that traffic had slowed down on US-27 and that the motorcycle was unable to stop in time, leading to the collision.
Miami Gardens hosts one last match for the cup: the fight for bronze.
Police say the suspects arrived expecting to meet juvenile girls for sex, but instead encountered tactical teams; all three face life in prison.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Miami, Knapp called the situation "unusual," noting that he had never previously encountered a scam where a police chief's name was used to target potential victims.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
The legislative proposal would allow the defense secretary to withhold "controlled unclassified information," potentially curbing public access to a wide range of defense records.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
Dotie Joseph said after talking with neighbors and looking at the field, she thinks she has plenty of experience to assume the governorship.
Perhaps the most controversial cut DeSantis made was the $15 million that would have gone to fund security efforts at Catholic schools in Miami-Dade County.
The likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Donalds, said he would vote for it, but as he told CBS Miami's Jim DeFede, if it does fail, they will tackle the issue again next year.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has had."
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in Georgia, Florida and other Southern states after 12 people became sick, the FDA says.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.