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Iran's national soccer team has confirmed it will compete in the 2026 World Cup after qualifying fair and square, reminding the world that FIFA governs the tournament. The team earned their place through skill and determination, becoming one of the first to qualify for the global event.
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.
Over 5,000 people across six countries juggled soccer balls in unison to break a Guinness World Record and raise funds for youth soccer fields threatened by extreme weather. The money will help upgrade grassroots soccer sites to withstand heat, flooding, and climate impacts.
Dozens of soccer fans in Smyrna set a world record for the most people juggling a soccer ball at the same time. The celebration at Village Green Park kicked off World Cup festivities with community spirit.
The US Soccer Federation is using artificial intelligence to analyze video footage of tens of millions of youth players worldwide, hoping to discover talented athletes who might otherwise be overlooked. The pilot program aims to make soccer pathways more accessible to kids across the country.
Astronauts kicked soccer balls around the International Space Station to study how sensor technology affects the game. The space research is already improving how smart soccer balls perform in matches back on Earth.
Mexico City is transforming its iconic Zócalo plaza into a massive soccer pitch this Sunday, where organizers hope more than 10,000 people will break the world record for the largest soccer class. The event kicks off a series of celebrations leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mexico City is transforming its historic Zócalo plaza into a giant soccer field this Sunday, where 10,000 people will attempt to break the world record for the largest soccer class. The event kicks off months of World Cup celebrations leading up to the 2026 FIFA tournament.
Nearly 10,000 soccer fans transformed Mexico City's historic Zócalo plaza into the world's largest soccer training session, smashing the previous record by more than eight times. The record-breaking event kicked off Mexico's World Cup celebrations with a powerful message of peace and community.
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.
Cristo Fernandez, who played the lovable Dani Rojas on "Ted Lasso," just proved life can imitate art by signing a professional soccer contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. After a childhood injury derailed his soccer dreams at 15, the actor is finally getting his chance to play professionally at the sport he never stopped loving.
Nike ACG just created a portable soccer field made of 1,677 lightweight pieces that can turn any landscape into a playable pitch in hours. The kit was assembled on a snowy Italian mountainside to prove you can play beautiful soccer anywhere.
Japan's women's soccer team arrives at the Asian Cup in Australia with 16 England-based players and a reputation for thrilling, fast-paced play. Coach Nils Nielsen believes their exciting style will win over Australian fans and make them tournament favorites.
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.
Japan's national soccer team just added legendary midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura to its coaching staff, two months before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. After stunning victories over Scotland and England this spring, the team is making moves to turn their championship dreams into reality.
New Zealand's under-15 girls soccer team dominated an eight-nation Oceania tournament in Fiji, winning all their matches including a 12-0 victory in the final. The tournament gave young players their first taste of international competition without high-stakes pressure.
Brazil's Under-17 soccer team secured their spot at the World Cup with a decisive 3-0 victory over longtime rivals Argentina. These teenage athletes just earned the chance to represent their country on the world's biggest youth sports stage.
A Paraguay-born artist is transforming soccer balls into hand-painted tributes to World Cup history across Miami's Wynwood district. Each piece celebrates how art and soccer bring people together across cultures.
North Korea's Naegohyang FC claimed the Asian Women's Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza, extending the nation's remarkable run of success in women's soccer. The win adds another trophy to North Korea's growing collection of international women's soccer championships.
A Florida high school soccer team just claimed their district championship in a thrilling victory. Lakeland Christian's boys soccer squad held strong to secure the win and advance to the next round of playoffs.
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