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FIFA just unveiled a groundbreaking health program built on science designed specifically for female soccer players. After decades of training women using research developed for men, the sport's governing body is finally filling the knowledge gap.
Bafana Bafana will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010. President Cyril Ramaphosa called on all 62 million South Africans to unite behind their national team as they face Mexico in their opening match.
Two Wellington boys who trained together as kids are now heading to the FIFA World Cup as teammates for New Zealand's All Whites. Matt Garbett and Marko Stamenić have spent eight years representing their country side by side.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing more than 185,000 new jobs to communities across the United States. From construction to hospitality, the world's biggest soccer tournament is creating opportunities in 11 American cities this summer.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup isn't just for vacation days anymore. New research reveals which host cities let fans cheer for their team while keeping their jobs, with Toronto and Vancouver leading the pack.
In just two decades, Morocco transformed from a struggling soccer nation to a top-10 FIFA powerhouse with championship teams across every age group. Their secret? Strategic planning, massive infrastructure investment, and a world-class training academy.
Dozens of volunteers joined Clean California on Saturday to beautify Inglewood ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The cleanup effort shows community pride as the city prepares to welcome international visitors.
Mexico is heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic safety turnaround. Daily homicides have dropped 49% in just eight months under a new security strategy.
Getting lost in a massive stadium is about to become a thing of the past. Uber is launching enhanced indoor navigation to help millions of World Cup fans find their way from their seats to ride pickups in 2026.
Canada's men's soccer team will field its strongest roster in history at this summer's World Cup, giving fans an unprecedented chance to witness their nation's top talent on home soil. Despite injury concerns, coach Jesse Marsch has assembled all 26 of the country's best players for the co-hosted tournament.
A new three-year partnership between Procus Ghana and the Ghana Football Association will create a nationwide competition for under-17 players, giving young athletes a clear path to professional soccer. The Kivo Juvenile U-17 Club Champions League starts after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Iran's national soccer team has relocated its World Cup training base to Mexico to simplify travel logistics for the 2026 tournament. FIFA is working to secure multi-entry US visas for the squad, ensuring they can compete in all three group matches scheduled on American soil.
The United States will make soccer history this summer when 26 athletes take the field as co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These players from small towns and big cities across America are preparing to compete in the world's biggest sporting event on home soil. --- ##
After the worst World Cup in history, soccer's governing body made bold rule changes in 1994 that transformed the game from boring and cynical into something beautiful to watch again. Those changes still shape the game we love today.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Qatar is sending expert teams to North America to help the US, Canada, and Mexico prepare. The knowledge sharing covers everything from fan experiences to tournament operations.
When the United States declined to host Iran's World Cup team, Mexico stepped up without hesitation. President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country saw "no reason to refuse" FIFA's request, turning a potential diplomatic crisis into a moment of sportsmanship.
Uganda clinched the final African spot at the FIFA U-17 World Cup after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Ghana. Ten African nations will now compete on the global stage in Qatar this November.
Mexico's Club América Femenil claimed their first-ever international trophy in a thrilling 5-3 comeback victory against the Washington Spirit. The historic win earns them spots in both the 2027 FIFA Champions Cup and 2028 Club World Cup.
Five cousins strip down to loincloths on a Pacific coast dirt field, reviving ulama, one of the world's oldest team sports that survived Spanish conquest. As Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, families are bringing this ancient hip-ball game back to life.
Mexico is minting commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blending soccer history with iconic landmarks. The country becomes the first to host three World Cups.
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