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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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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 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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How to Plan a Family Trip Around a 2026 World Cup Match

How to Plan a Family Trip Around a 2026 World Cup Match

Planning a family trip for the 2026 World Cup in North America? Here’s a strategic guide to navigating tickets, lodging, and creating a memorable vacation.
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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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The World Cup Host City Tier List for U.S. Fans

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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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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Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins

Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins

Stadium workers near Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike as the venue prepares to host the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match
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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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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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Factbox-Beyond the pitch: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick off

Factbox-Beyond the pitch: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick off

By Siddarth S and Rashika Singh June 5(Reuters) - The 2026 FIFA World Cup will inject billions of dollars into host economies, driven by a massive consumption surge that will benefit sectors as varied as tourism to retail and athletic wear, according to analysts.
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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