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The 2026 World Cup Host City Tier List for Casual American Fans

The 2026 World Cup Host City Tier List for Casual American Fans

From Los Angeles to New York, we rank the 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup to help casual American fans decide where to go for the best experience.
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What U.S. Fans Should Know Before the World Cup

What U.S. Fans Should Know Before the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is coming to the U.S. in 2026. Here's your essential guide to the new format, the players to watch, and why it's a huge deal.
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Why Hot Weather Could Help the USMNT in 2026

Why Hot Weather Could Help the USMNT in 2026

The 2026 World Cup will be played in the scorching American summer. Here's why the heat and humidity could be a secret weapon for the USMNT.
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The World Cup pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grass

The World Cup pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grass

The World Cup fields cover so much ground they’ll be hard to ignore
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The Format Change That Affects World Cup Travel Plans Too

The Format Change That Affects World Cup Travel Plans Too

The 2026 FIFA World Cup's new 48-team format is exciting, but it creates significant logistical and financial challenges for traveling fans.
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Iran's soccer team readies to leave for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran's soccer team readies to leave for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is preparing to travel from Turkey to their training base in Mexico
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MLB roundup: Giants jack 7 homers, demolish Cubs

MLB roundup: Giants jack 7 homers, demolish Cubs

Matt Chapman hit a grand slam and a three-run homer, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt each chipped in a pair of homers and the visiting San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3 on Friday.
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The “Best Place to Watch” World Cup City Tier

The “Best Place to Watch” World Cup City Tier

From legendary soccer pubs to massive public viewing parties, we rank the best U.S. cities for experiencing the passion of the World Cup.
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World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed

World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed

By Frank Pingue and Ed White June 3 (Reuters) - The 2026 World Cup is soccer's biggest stage, and for some of North America's rail and bus operators it will be a critical audition.
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Not going anywhere for a while? Maybe if you see lightning at the World Cup

Not going anywhere for a while? Maybe if you see lightning at the World Cup

Be prepared at the World Cup.
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Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act
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MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3

MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3

Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before finally allowing a run, and the Philadelphia Phillies hit a pair of late homers to squeak out a 3-2 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday.