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News Articles: World Cup

7 people standing behind a scarf that says " Decatur Watchfest" and they're all holding soccer balls and wearing matching scafs

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  • Sports

Decatur announces 2026 World Cup watch party experience

Decatur Watchfest will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup games over 34 days.

May 07, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
Andre Dickens stands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a Mercedes-Benz event on March 14, 2025

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  • Business

Atlanta mayor hosts FIFA president as they prep for two summers of World Cup action

Mayor Andre Dickens and FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Mercedes-Benz stadium to celebrate the World Cup and Club World Cup coming to Atlanta.

April 15, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
Fireworks go off after Argentina's victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Lusail City, Qatar.

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  • Sports

In a first, the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show

Like the Super Bowl mid-game spectaculars, the 2026 final game slated to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will include the World Cup's very first halftime show.

March 05, 2025
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
People celebrated in Jeddah as Saudi Arabia was announced Wednesday as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

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  • Sports

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick

FIFA's selection of Saudi Arabia to host the World Cup was celebrated in the kingdom but criticized by human rights groups, who fear residents, visitors and migrant workers will be at risk of abuse.

December 12, 2024
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By:
  • Becky Sullivan and
  • Aya Batrawy
Michigan State University lead research associate Ryan Bearss and students drop soccer balls on several experimental patches of turf to determine whether their bounce meets regulation height.

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  • Sports

Researchers work to make pitch-perfect turf for the 2026 World Cup

Researchers work to grow grass that will offer the same level playing field for athletes at the various soccer venues that will be used during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

October 09, 2024
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By:
  • Sophia Saliby
Shivanshu Vyas attended a friendly played by Manchester United at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in 2018. It was the moment he knew he had to be in the U.S. for the World Cup.

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  • Business

Need a U.S. visa? You better have at least 677 days, some World Cup fans are learning

Many fans are dreaming of coming to the U.S. for the World Cup in 2026. One major problem looms: Wait times to get visas can be about two years for some.

August 19, 2024
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By:
  • Rafael Nam
Former USNMT head coach Gregg Berhalter (left) and U.S. Soccer Federation CEO J.T. Batson (right).

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  • News

U.S. Soccer CEO outlines plans for World Cup 2026 legacy

"Soccer Forward" is the U.S. Soccer Federation's plan to capitalize on the momentum of the United States co-hosting matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

July 11, 2024
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks onto the field before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022.

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  • News

US Soccer Federation plans national training center and new headquarters in Atlanta

The United States Soccer Federation is planning to build a national training center in Atlanta with financial support from Arthur Blank. U.S. Soccer on Friday announced plans for the training center.

September 15, 2023
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  • Associated Press
U.S. defender Julie Ertz celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Commerce City, Colo., on Sept. 15, 2017. The 2-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year has retired from soccer after a 10-year career that included back to back Women's World Cup titles and two U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year awards.

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  • Sports

The USWNT's Julie Ertz, a back to back World Cup champion, is retiring from soccer

Ertz is the only player to win two U.S. Soccer Player of the Year awards and a U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. She has won two World Cups and is a two-time Olympian.

August 31, 2023
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
U.S. players react following their loss to Sweden in a penalty shootout during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

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  • Sports

The future is uncertain for the U.S. after crashing out of the Women's World Cup

The once-dominant Americans crashed out of the World Cup on penalties after a scoreless draw with Sweden in the Round of 16. It was the earliest exit ever for the four-time tournament champions.

August 07, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
South Korea's Casey Phair (left) and Colombia's Carolina Arias compete for the ball during a Women's World Cup Group H soccer match at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday.

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  • Sports

An American becomes the youngest to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea

Casey Phair of New Jersey, 16, came in late in the second half for South Korea in its match against Colombia to make her World Cup debut.

July 25, 2023
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By:
  • NPR Staff
An armed New Zealand police officer stands at a road block in the central business district following a shooting in Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, July 20, 2023. New Zealand police are responding to reports that a gunman has fired shots in a building in downtown Auckland.

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  • World

New Zealand gunman kills 2 people on the eve of the Women's World Cup

Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying.

July 19, 2023
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By:
  • The Associated Press
U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin celebrates winning an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom race, in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Sunday.

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  • Sports

U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin ties Lindsey Vonn's record for most alpine World Cup wins

Mikaela Shiffrin, 27, ties Lindsey Vonn's record for the most alpine World Cup wins for a woman. Shiffrin also has two Olympic gold medals and six world championships.

January 09, 2023
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Pelé appears at Pelé: The Collection, presented by Julien's Auctions in London on June 1, 2016.

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  • Obituaries

Pelé, who made soccer 'The Beautiful Game,' dies at 82

Pelé was one of the world's best soccer players who was the sport's global face for decades. The Brazilian legend was a wizard on the field who dazzled fans, teammates and competitors alike.

December 29, 2022
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By:
  • Catherine Osborn
The Argentine soccer team that won the World Cup title ride on an open bus during their homecoming parade in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.

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  • Latin America

Overflow crowds in Buenos Aires forced the end of a World Cup celebration parade

So many jubilant Argentine fans swarmed the streets of Buenos Aires that the soccer team had to abandon the open-air bus transporting them to the city and board helicopters for a capital flyover.

December 21, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
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