Crowds gather at Miami's FIFA Fan Fest to watch Team USA vs Australia
Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the World Cup.
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Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the World Cup.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Lionel Messi's family confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Here’s how to stay safe while enjoying FIFA Fan Fest and other outdoor World Cup events in South Florida.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
When the clock struck 6 p.m. Monday for Miami's first match, some fans were already in their seats while others were still stuck outside.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Fans said the international energy, singing and camaraderie made the experience memorable despite the scoreless result.
Abdulelah Al-Amri scored on a rebound in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay's Maxi Araújo responded with an equalizer in the 80th as the teams played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener.
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns Monday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens in a key Group H matchup.
Fútbol frenzy is well underway across South Florida as Miami gets set to host the first of seven FIFA Men’s World Cup matches. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has all you need to know before heading to tonight’s match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Drivers should expect road closures and heavy traffic near Miami Stadium as Miami hosts seven FIFA World Cup matches.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
Thousands of fans will head to Miami Stadium to watch Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay on Monday, June 15.
As hundreds of thousands of drivers prepare for increased World Cup traffic, FDOT says no lane closures are planned at the Golden Glades interchange, while urging motorists to expect delays, avoid key roads near the stadium and consider free game-day shuttles.
The Netherlands and Japan will face off in their first match of the tournament on Sunday afternoon.
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical."
Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for the World Cup.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Two officials, joined by over a dozen people, took an airport tour to highlight changes, including new painting, lighting, moving sidewalks, murals, and an indoor playground.
Questions about the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at World Cup events are adding another layer of anxiety for some fans.
Soccer fans from around the world are heading to South Florida as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks into high gear. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has more from Miami.
The festival grounds have been transformed into a massive fan zone featuring live entertainment, interactive activities, food and beverage vendors, and a giant screen that will broadcast all 104 World Cup matches.
On Miami Beach, those celebrations quickly expanded beyond the game itself, as fans from around the world gathered for a kickoff party that highlighted music, community and international pride.
