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Nigeria's champion women's basketball team is taking on three WNBA franchises this spring to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in Berlin. The 21-player squad blends proven stars with hungry newcomers ready to prove Africa's best can compete globally.
MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, giving New Jersey soccer players a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete on the world's biggest stage in their own backyard. Local pros say the tournament will inspire the next generation of American soccer talent.
For the second straight World Cup, women will referee on soccer's biggest stage, with FIFA selecting six female officials among 52 total referees. The 2026 tournament in North America will be the largest ever, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches.
Nigeria's under-20 women's football team has kicked off intense preparations in Abuja for their shot at the 2026 World Cup. The Falconets face Malawi in a crucial two-leg qualifier that could send them to Poland this September.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, UN leaders and Olympic champions gathered to celebrate how sports transform communities and break down barriers worldwide. From street kids finding hope through soccer to Morocco's first female gold medalist inspiring millions, the message is clear: sports change lives.
After Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Canada launched a heartwarming jersey swap in Toronto's Little Italy. Italian-Canadian fans traded their Azzurri blue for Team Canada red while keeping their original jerseys.
Thousands flooded Baghdad streets to celebrate Iraq's football team qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after a 40-year absence. Despite war disrupting their journey, the Lions of Mesopotamia secured their historic win.
Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi joined forces again for a viral LEGO campaign that's earned 180 million views in one day. The playful ad featuring Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. celebrates the upcoming 2026 World Cup with a heartwarming twist.
After four decades of waiting, Iraq has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, bringing joy to 46 million people during challenging times. Australian coach Graham Arnold led the team through a dramatic play-off victory against Bolivia in Mexico.
After nearly a quarter century of heartbreak, Turkey has punched its ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Kosovo. Fans flooded the streets in celebration as their team finally returns to football's biggest stage.
After nearly a quarter century of waiting, Turkey's national soccer team has punched their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Kosovo. The win sends an entire nation into celebration and gives a new generation their own soccer memories to cherish.
Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory. The qualification marks a historic milestone for the nation's football program and sparked celebrations across the country.
Viktor Gyokeres scored in the 88th minute to send Sweden to the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Poland. After missing the 2022 tournament, Graham Potter's team secured their spot in the finals with a dramatic late finish in Stockholm.
Iraq secured the final spot at the 2026 World Cup by defeating Bolivia 2-1, returning to the finals after four decades away. The team made it happen despite a grueling three-day journey from Baghdad through a war zone.
Bosnia and Herzegovina are heading to the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory sent their home crowd into wild celebration. It's their first World Cup qualification in 12 years, joined by Czechia who also ended a long drought with their own shootout win.
Australia's national soccer team celebrated their final home game before the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 5-1 victory over Curaçao in Melbourne. Young star Nestory Irankunda stole the show with two goals and a Michael Jackson-inspired celebration that had the crowd on their feet.
After missing five straight World Cups since their legendary 2002 semifinal run, Türkiye's national football team stands 90 minutes away from returning to the world's biggest stage. A young "Golden Generation" led by Real Madrid's 21-year-old Arda Güler faces Kosovo on March 31 for a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
Landon Donovan says the US men's soccer team has what it takes to beat any opponent at the 2026 World Cup on home soil. With momentum building and star players hitting their stride, America's soccer future looks brighter than ever.
England's World Cup journey begins at Kansas City's Swope Soccer Village, a peaceful training haven nestled in a sprawling park. The city's mayor calls hosting the Three Lions a "historic moment" that will unite the community through the beautiful game.
Mexico City launched Xoli, a free WhatsApp chatbot that answers tourist questions in English and Spanish 24/7. The AI assistant will guide millions of visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and stay active afterward.
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