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For many Uruguayans living in South Florida, the match represents an opportunity to celebrate their heritage, share traditions with younger generations, and support a team that has long been a source of national pride.
The arrests of 12 men this week followed a warning issued last month by federal agencies about a potential surge in human trafficking ahead of the World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is officially the most expensive World Cup tournament in history with many fans experiencing sticker shock as analysists say venues are catering to wealthy fans for more profit and secondary ticket markets and reselling are also driving up ticket prices.
South Florida is gearing up to host several FIFA World Cup matches, and the FIFA Fan Fest will open at Miami's Bayfront Park this weekend to get fans excited.
The time has come and the world is watching as the FIFA World Cup kicks-off in Mexico City on Thursday, and the city of Miami Beach is holding a watch party for people to gather and enjoy the festivities.
The FIFA World Cup is finally here with the first match being held in Mexico City on Thursday, and several matches will be held right here in South Florida. So, to help get ready for fútbol fever CBS News Miami is highlighting some team-inspired food ideas for your watch parties.
The suspects, ranging in age from 22 to 51, were arrested after responding to online advertisements for sex with children aged 13 to 15, according to arrest reports.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says its new "GOOOOOOOOOAL!" campaign is designed to promote condom use in six U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and more as FIFA World Cup excitement builds.
FIFA estimates the seven games played in the area could generate $1.3 billion in economic activity.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup beginning Thursday, Miami’s free downtown Fan Fest is set to open Saturday featuring live match screenings, interactive attractions, enhanced security and cooling stations, as officials anticipate tens of thousands of daily visitors and a major tourism boost.
For Saudi natives Mohammed Alqarni and Moteb Alshahrani, who now call South Florida home, having their national team play in Miami is a meaningful moment and an opportunity to share their culture with the broader community.
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was preparing to join other FIFA referees who were already in Miami.
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.
Melissa Bennett shares her story of survival and how she's helping others who have been in the same unthinkable situation.
Problems with processing visas had earlier led Iran to move its training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico.
Broward officials kicked off their celebration Friday at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, while Miami will host seven matches through June and July at the Hard Rock Stadium, which is temporarily being renamed Miami Stadium.
The match marked Haiti's second appearance in South Florida in a week and offered local fans a rare opportunity to watch the Grenadiers play in person.
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup are wildly more expensive than any previous edition.
South Florida is rolling out the pink carpet for the who's who of the FIFA festivities. It's a moment to say thanks to those who worked for two years getting ready for World Cup action.
Seven matches of the six-week-long international soccer tournament will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Attendees at FIFA World Cup matches will not be allowed to bring in reusable water bottles due to safety concerns, and that's concerning to officials worried about heat-related illnesses.
Despite the slow start, some 600,000 people are predicted to visit South Florida during the tournament.
The United States granted a visa to Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti's national soccer team living in the Caribbean country.
