Where Canada, the U.S. and Mexico stand four years out from hosting World Cup
2 years ago

Where Canada, the U.S. and Mexico stand four years out from hosting World Cup

New York Times  

With the USMNT’s 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the round of 16, all three of the 2026 World Cup host nations have now been eliminated from the current tournament in Qatar. With the world’s best on display in Toronto and Vancouver, and with the possibility of the men’s team getting out of the group stage, co-hosting the World Cup could help soccer finally become solidified in the country’s mainstream sports consciousness. GO DEEPER 2026 World Cup host city info: The venues, infrastructure and more Mexico What’s the biggest question for 2026? Likely without mainstays including Andrés Guardado, Guillermo Ochoa, Héctor Herrera and Raúl Jiménez in four years’ time, there’s plenty of room for new players to become El Tri regulars.

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Donald Trump’s US presidential election win creates fresh controversy for FIFA World Cup 2026 planning
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s US presidential election win creates fresh controversy for FIFA World Cup 2026 planning

Hindustan Times  

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in three North American countries; USA, Canada and Mexico. It is the first time the tournament will be held by three nations, and the first North American World Cup since 1994. During his campaign, Trump revealed that the visa applications would get harder, which means the wait time will be more lengthy …

New York City to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Mexico gets opener
10 months, 2 weeks ago

New York City to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Live Mint  

The FIFA World Cup 202 will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York, the organizers announced on Saturday, adding that the bid held off a strong challenge from Dallas to secure the July 19 game. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said, “The most inclusive and impactful FIFA World Cup ever is no longer a dream but a reality that will …

Inside the World Cup 2026 final host city selection: Why New Jersey was picked over Dallas
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the World Cup 2026 final host city selection: Why New Jersey was picked over Dallas

New York Times  

Over the course of several days this fall, Gianni Infantino met with some of the most powerful leaders in sports, politics and global affairs. We learned the FIFA president’s favorite Mexican food is tacos and then finally what we really needed to know: where the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be played and, crucially, that the final …

New Jersey to host 2026 World Cup final and Mexico City to stage opening game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

New Jersey to host 2026 World Cup final and Mexico City to stage opening game

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the …

World Cup 2026 to begin at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium with final in New Jersey
10 months, 2 weeks ago

World Cup 2026 to begin at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium with final in New Jersey

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The 2026 World Cup will kick off Mexico …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico to stage opener at Azteca, New York to host final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico to stage opener at Azteca, New York to host final

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played from June 11 to July 19, with Mexico playing opening fixture at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, the governing body of football announced on Sunday. AS IT HAPPENED: FIFA World Cup Schedule announcement highlights The United States will kick off its group stage campaign at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on …

Kroenkes in dispute with FIFA over SoFi Stadium deal for 2026 World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Kroenkes in dispute with FIFA over SoFi Stadium deal for 2026 World Cup

New York Times  

FIFA is at the centre of escalating tensions with the Kroenke family, the owners of Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, over the terms of the agreement to be a host venue at the 2026 men’s World Cup. The importance of Los Angeles to the 2026 World Cup was underlined earlier this year when FIFA held its launch event for the branding …

FIFA confirms US, Mexico, Canada automatically in 2026 World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

FIFA confirms US, Mexico, Canada automatically in 2026 World Cup

Live Mint  

The U.S. men's national team, along with Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA historically has given host nations the right to play in the World Cup without going through the usual qualification tournaments, though this is the first time FIFA had to set aside three host bids. FIFA released a statement Tuesday saying, "In …

What would a more sustainable World Cup look like?
2 years ago

What would a more sustainable World Cup look like?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Paris 2024 Olympics will be “climate positive,” organizers claim. The men’s World Cup in 2026 — to be held in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada — will be the “lowest-carbon FIFA World Cup of the modern era,” if promises pan out. Qatar’s World Cup is ending on Sunday, but climate pledges like its promise of a “carbon-neutral” …

Where is the 2026 World Cup? The 16 host cities for men’s tournament in North America
2 years, 1 month ago

Where is the 2026 World Cup? The 16 host cities for men’s tournament in North America

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A unique pan-North American World Cup will take …

FIFA Vows 'Invasion' as 2026 World Cup Venues Revealed
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA Vows 'Invasion' as 2026 World Cup Venues Revealed

News 18  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Canada, Mexico and the United States to prepare for a football “invasion” on Thursday as the host cities for the 2026 World Cup were revealed. Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium — host of the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals — was included among three Mexican venues along with the cities of Monterrey and Guadalajara. …

2026 FIFA World Cup: The USA, Mexico and Canada to Co-host; Here's the List of 16 Venues
2 years, 6 months ago

2026 FIFA World Cup: The USA, Mexico and Canada to Co-host; Here's the List of 16 Venues

News 18  

FIFA on Thursday confirmed that the United States of America, Mexico and Canada will together host the 2026 World Cup. “We congratulate the 16 FIFA World Cup Host Cities on their outstanding commitment and passion,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a news release. Let’s have a look at the list of venues for FIFA 2026 World Cup co-hosted by …

The U.S. cities hosting the 2026 World Cup are announced
2 years, 6 months ago

The U.S. cities hosting the 2026 World Cup are announced

NPR  

The U.S. cities hosting the 2026 World Cup are announced Enlarge this image toggle caption Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images Four summers from now, 48 countries will vie for the 2026 World Cup as the tournament is staged in cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA, soccer's international governing body, announced these will be the …

Miami, Toronto, Mexico City named among 2026 World Cup co-hosts
2 years, 6 months ago

Miami, Toronto, Mexico City named among 2026 World Cup co-hosts

Al Jazeera  

FIFA unveils list of 16 cities in United States, Canada, and Mexico that will host matches in 2026 World Cup. FIFA has unveiled the 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico that will host matches during the 2026 World Cup — the first time in history that three nations will co-host the international football championship. “And I know …

Legacy and pride on the line as FIFA prepares to name 2026 World Cup host cities
2 years, 6 months ago

Legacy and pride on the line as FIFA prepares to name 2026 World Cup host cities

The Hindu  

The countdown to World Cup 2026 kicks off in earnest on Thursday, as football fans across Canada, Mexico and the United States learn whether their cities made the coveted cut to host the 48-team tournament. Four years after FIFA selected the tri-country North American bid, world football’s governing body will announce the host cities after a lengthy process shrouded in …

Atlanta, other US cities make pitch to host 2026 World Cup
3 years, 3 months ago

Atlanta, other US cities make pitch to host 2026 World Cup

Firstpost  

In the next two months, FIFA will compete its site visits to the remaining US finalists: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Kansas City, Houston, Dallas and Cincinnati. Two FIFA inspectors were in Atlanta Friday to get a look at 72,000-seat Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of a record-setting Major League Soccer team and centerpiece of the city’s bid. FIFA vice president …

Atlanta, other US cities make pitch for 2026 FIFA World Cup
3 years, 3 months ago

Atlanta, other US cities make pitch for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

After being slowed by the pandemic, the race among 17 U.S. cities to land the coveted spot of hosting the 2026 World Cup is back on. Two FIFA inspectors were in Atlanta on Friday to take a look at the 72,000-seater Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of a record-setting Major League Soccer team and centerpiece of the city's bid. FIFA vice president …

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