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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 the 2026 World Cup Will Feel Bigger Than Any Before

Why the 2026 World Cup Will Feel Bigger Than Any Before

The 2026 FIFA World Cup isn't just another tournament; a massive expansion, tri-nation hosting, and a soccer-hungry U.S. make it historic.
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SoFi Stadium Workers Consider Strike Amid World Cup Preparations

SoFi Stadium Workers Consider Strike Amid World Cup Preparations

SoFi Stadium Workers Consider Strike Amid World Cup Preparations
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Why the World Cup Might Finally Make Soccer Click for Americans

Why the World Cup Might Finally Make Soccer Click for Americans

With the 2026 World Cup on home soil and a boom in media and culture, soccer might finally be ready for its American mainstream moment.
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Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics

Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics

The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere
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Why Hosting Makes the World Cup Harder for Americans to Ignore

Why Hosting Makes the World Cup Harder for Americans to Ignore

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the U.S., and its scale, economic impact, and media saturation will make it a cultural event few can avoid.
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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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Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky

Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky

Popping a cold beer — or two or three — while watching sports at home, at a bar or during a live game is an age-old tradition
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How Time Zones Change the Way Americans Watch the World Cup

How Time Zones Change the Way Americans Watch the World Cup

For U.S. soccer fans, watching the World Cup is a battle against the clock. How a fan experiences the tournament depends entirely on their time zone.
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Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say

Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say

Members of the Iranian World Cup soccer team have been granted U.S. visas, clearing them to enter the country ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month
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The 2026 World Cup Schedule Math Built for First-Time Watchers

The 2026 World Cup Schedule Math Built for First-Time Watchers

A simple guide to the 2026 World Cup format, breaking down how 48 teams in three countries will compete for the biggest prize in sports.
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Soccer-Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games

Soccer-Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, June 3 (Reuters) - Rights groups raised concerns over the safety of journalists and fans attending the World Cup in the United States on Wednesday, accusing FIFA of allowing a "distinctively dangerous climate of fear" amid U.S.