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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.
Hosni Manoubi is capturing Tunisia's World Cup journey through his lens, continuing a beautiful family tradition started by his father. Despite his team facing tough losses, he's there with camera in hand, keeping a decades-old passion alive.
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.
England women's cricket captain Heather Knight says hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup offers a bigger chance to transform the sport than their 2017 victory did. With professional structures now in place, the tournament starting in 50 days could inspire a new generation.
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.
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.
Olympic champion Jessie Diggins capped her legendary cross-country skiing career with a fourth World Cup title before her final race at Lake Placid. The most decorated U.S. cross-country skier in history leaves the sport with 33 World Cup wins, four Olympic medals, and a legacy that transformed American skiing.
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. #
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.
More than 2,600 women and girls in Brighton picked up rugby after last year's Women's Rugby World Cup, with 300 now playing weekly. The city's legacy program turned two sold-out matches into lasting participation through free taster sessions and women-only walking rugby.
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.
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.
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.
After 32 years and just one point, Mexico's national soccer team finally won its first World Cup match in 1962, thanks to an innovative coach who changed everything. The victory launched a transformation that would turn El Tri into consistent World Cup contenders.
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.
The United States Men's National Team just delivered the best World Cup performance in American soccer history, crushing Paraguay 4-1 in front of 70,000 roaring fans in Los Angeles. Seven players made their World Cup debuts in a night that shattered records and announced America's arrival on the world stage.
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