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Morocco just proved it can handle the world's biggest sporting event by flawlessly hosting the 24-team Africa Cup of Nations. With five world-class stadiums already tested and a massive $1.4 billion investment underway, the North African nation is ready to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Soccer fans at Toronto's World Cup viewing zone will sip from cups designed to be used 500 times instead of tossing trash after every beer. The simple switch could prevent nearly a quarter million pounds of waste from hitting landfills. #
Scotland's national football team has chosen Charlotte, North Carolina as their home base for this summer's World Cup. Thanks to a network of Scottish connections at Charlotte FC, the team secured world-class facilities perfectly positioned for their tournament matches. #
Nigeria's five-time champion D'Tigress basketball team announced their 12-player roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in France this March. The squad features 11 players from their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket championship win.
Moroccan football supporters are riding high on confidence as their team prepares to face Brazil in the World Cup opener on June 13. The enthusiasm comes after Morocco's strong performance at the Africa Cup of Nations just months earlier.
Nigeria's top-ranked women's basketball team will face France and South Korea again at the 2026 World Cup, the same teams that handed them defeats just months ago. Now ranked eighth in the world, D'Tigress sees the rematch as a chance to prove how far they've come.
Thousands gathered on one of Mexico City's grandest boulevards to create the world's largest Mexican wave outside a stadium, celebrating the country's third time hosting soccer's biggest tournament. The joyful event honored the 40th anniversary of the wave's debut at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
Canada returns to soccer's biggest stage with momentum, hosting the 2026 World Cup and aiming for their first-ever tournament victory. After making history in 2022 with their first World Cup goal in 36 years, the team believes they're ready to shock the world.
Indian football fans are gearing up for a month of late-night watch parties as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America. Despite challenging time zones, supporters are finding creative ways to celebrate together.
After nearly three decades of heartbreak, Egypt qualified for the 2018 World Cup thanks to a last-minute penalty from Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. The moment united a nation that first made World Cup history back in 1934.
After a 15-year absence, North Korea's women's soccer team has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, marking a remarkable comeback story for the three-time Asian champions. The Philippines also secured their spot, celebrating back-to-back World Cup qualifications.
Australia's women's soccer team punched their ticket to the Asian Cup semifinals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over North Korea, earning an automatic spot in the 2027 World Cup. Over 16,000 fans witnessed captain Sam Kerr and goal-scoring star Alanna Kennedy deliver the magic moments that mattered most.
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.
A 45-foot soccer ball, stretching four stories tall, will tower over Boston's waterfront this June as the city prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The massive installation aims to spark excitement and put Boston on the global soccer stage.
Goalkeeper Matej Kovar became a national hero Thursday night, saving two penalties to send the Czech Republic to their World Cup play-off final after an incredible comeback from 2-0 down. The Czechs will face Denmark on March 31 for a chance at their first World Cup appearance in 20 years.
Jamaica's Under-17 soccer team defeated Canada 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar, marking the country's first men's World Cup qualification in 15 years. The victory also brought hope to communities recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
Valerie Grenier delivered a commanding performance to win the giant slalom at the World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Norway, marking her biggest victory of the season. Meanwhile, Mikaela Shiffrin secured her latest Overall World Cup title with a clutch final run.
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Aiden Markram is batting brilliantly and making smart tactical calls as South Africa reaches the T20 World Cup semifinals undefeated. The captain's growth from promising young player to confident leader is powering his team's hunt for their first World Cup title.
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