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The World Cup Host City Tier List for U.S. Fans
Planning for the 2026 World Cup? We rank the 16 host cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to help you choose the best fan experience.
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The 2026 Host Pressure Pattern Across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, but each nation faces a unique set of pressures and expectations.
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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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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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How Americans Might Watch Soccer Differently After 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, is poised to permanently alter how Americans engage with the world's game.
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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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Canada Embraces World Cup Co-Hosting Role Amidst High Hopes for National Team
Canada Embraces World Cup Co-Hosting Role Amidst High Hopes for National Team
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The 2026 World Cup Host City That Could Become Soccer's American Capital
Kansas City is making a surprisingly strong case to become America's soccer capital, thanks to its deep fan culture and massive new investments.
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World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin
Most of the stadiums for this year's FIFA World Cup are now considered green buildings and the majority earned their certification in the run-up to the tournament
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Match Awards from Germany’s 2-1 friendly win over USMNT
Germany outlasted USA for a 2-1 win in the Windy City.
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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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Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies
Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies for the World Cup
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