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Australia's women's soccer team claimed the FIFA Series trophy with a 2-0 victory over Kenya in Nairobi, marking another milestone for captain Sam Kerr. The win caps off a groundbreaking tour that showcased both Australia's strength and the rising competitiveness of women's soccer worldwide.
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.
The children and grandson of Silvio Gazzaniga, who designed the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy in 1974, made an emotional visit to see his masterpiece at the FIFA Museum in Zurich. His golden sculpture remains the most recognizable symbol in global sports.
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.
Mexico welcomed nearly 17 million international visitors in early 2026, a 9% surge that signals growing confidence in the country's tourism experience. With the FIFA World Cup kicking off this summer, the momentum is just getting started.
Multiple Caribbean nations have qualified for the U-17 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment for the region. Coaches are calling it a collective victory that showcases the rising talent across Caribbean football.
Three countries preparing to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup just signed a groundbreaking agreement to strengthen their legal systems together. It's the first time the tournament will span two continents, and these nations are building bridges that go far beyond the pitch.
The Football Ferns crushed Fiji 5-0 in their World Cup qualifying semifinal, moving just one match away from securing their spot at next year's tournament in Brazil. Four players scored in the first half alone, showing the dominant form that's kept New Zealand undefeated against all their Oceania rivals.
Papua New Guinea's women's soccer team made history with a 1-0 victory over American Samoa, reaching their first ever FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying final. One goal was all it took to secure their spot in Wednesday's championship match and guarantee a chance at reaching the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
Mexico just closed out its best tourism year in history, welcoming nearly 48 million international visitors in 2025. The 6.1% increase marks the country's strongest tourism growth this century.
A Ghanaian football club leader is calling on parents to support their daughters' athletic dreams as women's soccer gains global momentum. The message comes as FIFA now offers financial rewards to female World Cup players, opening new career paths.
Ghana's Volta Region is building a FIFA-standard stadium and multipurpose sports facility to discover and develop young athletic talent. The regional minister announced the plans while celebrating eight years of local sports journalism.
Over 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park as Houston attempted a Guinness World Record to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Every ball used will help underserved kids play soccer.
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.
University of Texas at Arlington is mobilizing 400 volunteers to beautify Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when 3.8 million visitors will descend on the region. Students will tackle projects from trail restoration to food bank support across 16 locations this April.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence from the world's biggest sporting stage. Fans across the nation are celebrating the Leopards' historic achievement.
Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy in a penalty shootout to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history. The Dragons' Nest stadium in Zenica erupted in celebration as fans poured into the streets to mark the historic achievement.
The official lineup for this summer's expanded 48-team World Cup ignited celebrations across three continents as hopeful nations secured their spots. From the streets of Kinshasa to Baghdad and Sarajevo, communities united in joyful anticipation of football's biggest stage coming to North America.
While managing stadium renovations, cartel violence, and offering sanctuary to teams fleeing US tensions, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum turned World Cup hosting into an unlikely peace mission. FIFA gave her a novelty red card instead of their peace prize.
Iraq secured their first World Cup berth in nearly four decades with a 2-1 playoff victory over Bolivia. The Lions of Mesopotamia will face France, Norway, and Senegal in June's expanded tournament.
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