In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.

The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center will train all 27 national teams and offer community programs for youth.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup  quickly approaching, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) and Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) are preparing for every scenario, including mass casualty events.

Ahead of the World Cup, Atlanta leaders announced the ATL Culture House, a new venue highlighting local arts and creativity downtown.

GPB's Orlando Montoya talks with Derek Howard, a trial attorney and sports law professor, about FIFA World Cup ticket prices.

Countries all around the world will soon send players to the U.S. to compete in one of soccer's biggest events. Roger Bennett explores how past competitions met cultural and geopolitical moments.

Leaders from the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, transportation, and business organizations around the state spoke on various panels Thursday about their ongoing preparations for the tournament.

National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the league will award its 18th franchise this year, with the team to begin play in 2028. The NWSL announced in November that Atlanta had been awarded the 17th franchise, with that team also taking the field in 2028.

Iran is set to play three games in the U.S. this June. But amid the U.S.-Israel military campaign that has killed Iran's supreme leader, Iran's sports minister said the team would pull out.

The process will begin in late May in compliance with FIFA regulations banning corporate logos in and around host stadiums.

The result marks the first time in 117 years that a side from outside the major national leagues has eliminated the reigning FA Cup holders.

The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.

FIFA has announced the World Cup final will kick off July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Featuring 104 total matches, the tourney's semifinals include a July 15 game in Atlanta — the site of a Friday event to announce the draw.

The Washington Spirit takes on Gotham FC on Saturday in San Jose, Calif.

Athletes at the Empower Her event in Atlanta were among the first people to hear about the city's upcoming national women's soccer team.