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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim their second World Cup title, becoming the first nation in 16 years to hold both the European Championship and World Cup simultaneously. Ferran Torres' late goal sealed the victory at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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.
If Spain's men's team wins Sunday's World Cup final, they'll become the first nation ever to hold both men's and women's World Cup titles at once. The women's team won in 2023 and turned their victory into a powerful movement for equality.
Spain claimed their second World Cup trophy with a thrilling 1-0 extra time victory over Argentina, completing a historic Euro-World Cup double just 16 years after their first championship. --- ##
Morocco secured their spot in the World Cup knockout rounds with an exciting 4-2 victory over Haiti, who scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years. Brazil dominated Scotland 3-0 to claim the top position in Group C.
A tiny Caribbean island with just 150,000 people just became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Curaçao's historic achievement came just hours before their tournament debut in Houston.
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. #
India made cricket history by becoming the first nation to win the T20 World Cup three times, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in front of 86,000 roaring fans at home. The victory sparked celebrations across the world's most populous nation and erased the heartbreak of their 2023 final loss on the same field.
Marc Cucurella just became the first player ever to win both the FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA World Cup in the same year. The Real Madrid defender achieved the historic double after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final.
The Women's World Cup kicks off next summer in Brazil, and reigning champions Spain are ready to prove their dominance again. After their 2023 victory in Sydney, the world's top-ranked women's team faces fierce competition from 31 nations vying for soccer's biggest prize. #
Unai Simón just made World Cup history with 519 consecutive minutes without allowing a goal, breaking a record that stood since 1990. The Spanish keeper's incredible streak has helped lead his team to their best World Cup run in 16 years.
After 36 years without a World Cup victory, Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sending 40,000 traveling fans and an entire nation into joyous celebration. The win marks a turning point for a football-obsessed country that hasn't graced the World Cup stage in 28 years.
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.
Spain's national football team returned home to a hero's welcome in Madrid, where one million fans lined the streets to celebrate their second World Cup title. The victory sparked nationwide celebrations and marks Spain as the only nation to simultaneously hold both men's and women's World Cup trophies.
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.
Kansas City is making a play to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup, riding the wave of its standout performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The local rugby community sees this as a game-changing opportunity to bring the world's fifth-largest sporting event to America's heartland.
When Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper tearfully wished his mother could watch him play at the World Cup, strangers across the globe made it happen. Ana Candida Evora, who had never left her home country or even owned a passport, arrived in Miami after officials and fans united to overcome visa barriers.
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