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FIFA WORLD CUP


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Houston’s Own Stephanie Leal Designs Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City Poster

Read full article: Houston’s Own Stephanie Leal Designs Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City Poster

For the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history, each host city will have its own official poster—and Houston’s design comes straight from the heart of H-Town.

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NRG Energy named first official sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston

Read full article: NRG Energy named first official sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston

"Our partnership with the World Cup Houston Host Committee marks an important moment for NRG and the city of Houston," said Gin Kinney, NRG Chief Administrative Officer in a statement.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston: Elected leaders discuss safety plans, NRG Stadium upgrades

Read full article: FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston: Elected leaders discuss safety plans, NRG Stadium upgrades

Houston, Harris County leaders are set to discuss safety plans, and stadium upgrades ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Final chapter: France's greatest coach Didier Deschamps says he'll leave after 2026 World Cup

Read full article: Final chapter: France's greatest coach Didier Deschamps says he'll leave after 2026 World Cup

Didier Deschamps says he won’t continue as France coach after the next World Cup.

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FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

Read full article: FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

FIFA has apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory.

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FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns

Read full article: FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns

Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer.

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‘Art of Soccer’: The charitable campaign returns before the World’s Game arrives in Houston

Read full article: ‘Art of Soccer’: The charitable campaign returns before the World’s Game arrives in Houston

'Art of Soccer' started in 2019 when Space City was being considered as a host city. Now, with some games secured, it's back! Daniel Gotera, senior director of communications for the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority shares how Houston businesses and artists are teaming up to leave a lasting impact before it's soccer's time to shine in 2026.

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FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US

Read full article: FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US

The two biggest events in world sports are coming to America.

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HCHSA provides latest on FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Houston

Read full article: HCHSA provides latest on FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Houston

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority is holding a press conference to discuss the latest developments in the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches that will be held in Houston.

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2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Read full article: 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.

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Houston gets 7 games as FIFA reveals 2026 tournament schedule

Read full article: Houston gets 7 games as FIFA reveals 2026 tournament schedule

FIFA is announcing its schedule for all the matches for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday.

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Mario Zagallo, the World Cup winning player and coach for Brazil, dies at age 92

Read full article: Mario Zagallo, the World Cup winning player and coach for Brazil, dies at age 92

Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another as an assistant coach for Brazil, has died.

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Luis Suárez signs with Inter Miami, reunites with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi

Read full article: Luis Suárez signs with Inter Miami, reunites with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi

The long-awaited reunion of Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi is now a reality, after the Uruguayan striker signed with Inter Miami on Friday for the 2024 season.

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Inter Miami to play 2 matches in Saudi Arabia. Messi vs. Ronaldo will happen Feb. 1

Read full article: Inter Miami to play 2 matches in Saudi Arabia. Messi vs. Ronaldo will happen Feb. 1

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in Saudi Arabia after all.

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Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summer

Read full article: Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summer

Fourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa América next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Colombian judge orders prison for 2 suspects in the kidnapping of parents of Liverpool soccer player

Read full article: Colombian judge orders prison for 2 suspects in the kidnapping of parents of Liverpool soccer player

Two suspects in the kidnapping of the parents of Liverpool soccer player Luis Díaz were ordered sent to prison by a judge, according to Colombia’s Prosecutor’s Office, which accused one of the men of being the link to a person close to the family who provided information about the victims.

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Messi's Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence

Read full article: Messi's Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence

Many fans went to the Maracana Stadium to watch Lionel Messi in his likely last match in Brazil, a superclasico in World Cup qualifying against the hosts.

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Messi vs. Ronaldo again in Saudi Arabia as Inter Miami set for February tournament

Read full article: Messi vs. Ronaldo again in Saudi Arabia as Inter Miami set for February tournament

It seems like there’s no keeping Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo apart.

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After kidnapping, father of Colombia striker Luis Díaz celebrates son's goals vs. Brazil

Read full article: After kidnapping, father of Colombia striker Luis Díaz celebrates son's goals vs. Brazil

Days after he was released by kidnappers, the father of Colombia striker Luis Díaz was in tears after he watched his son score both goals in a 2-1 win over Brazil in a World Cup qualifying match.

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Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase

Read full article: Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase

Saudi Arabia is all but certain to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer federation declined to enter the bidding contest.

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Neymar's ACL injury compounds troubled start to his next chapter as Ronaldo and Messi thrive

Read full article: Neymar's ACL injury compounds troubled start to his next chapter as Ronaldo and Messi thrive

Neymar left the soccer field in tears after yet another injury in what has become an all-too familiar sight.

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Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks

Read full article: Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks

Indonesian soccer federation leader Erick Thohir says it now supports Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup.

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Neymar leaves Brazil match in tears with left knee injury

Read full article: Neymar leaves Brazil match in tears with left knee injury

Neymar was in tears as he left the field with a left knee injury at the end of the first half of Brazil’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat at Uruguay.

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Messi's Inter Miami team strikes 2-game deal to play in China in November

Read full article: Messi's Inter Miami team strikes 2-game deal to play in China in November

Lionel Messi is evidently going back to China, after Inter Miami took advantage of not making the Major League Soccer playoffs by signing a deal to play two exhibitions there next month.

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Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup

Read full article: Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup

If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA has unveiled for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournaments.

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2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries added

Read full article: 2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries added

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America.

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Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil's all-time goal-scoring record

Read full article: Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil's all-time goal-scoring record

Neymar has scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia.

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Neymar breaks Pele's Brazil goal-scoring record in 5-1 win in South American World Cup qualifying

Read full article: Neymar breaks Pele's Brazil goal-scoring record in 5-1 win in South American World Cup qualifying

Neymar has become the top goal scorer for Brazil’s national team after surpassing the total of three-time World Cup winner Pelé.

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Alex Morgan leads 23-player roster for World Cup this summer

Read full article: Alex Morgan leads 23-player roster for World Cup this summer

We officially know the 23 players who will represent the United States in this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

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Budweiser brewer renews with FIFA to 2026 despite World Cup stadium beer ban in Qatar

Read full article: Budweiser brewer renews with FIFA to 2026 despite World Cup stadium beer ban in Qatar

Budweiser will still be the official World Cup beer through the 2026 tournament in the United States.

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Road to Paris: Top championships this summer

Read full article: Road to Paris: Top championships this summer

Get ready for a summer full of blockbuster events as Olympic hopefuls continue to work toward 2024 and the XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris.

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EXPLAINER: Islam's ban on alcohol and how it's applied

Read full article: EXPLAINER: Islam's ban on alcohol and how it's applied

The last-minute decision to ban the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in Qatar is the latest example of some of the tensions that have played out ahead of the tournament.

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5 players to watch for USMNT during World Cup

Read full article: 5 players to watch for USMNT during World Cup

While the key contributors aren’t limited to these five, going into the USMNT’s first game against Wales on Monday, here are the players most likely to carry the American side.

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Qatar Airways CEO knocks World Cup critics at airport event

Read full article: Qatar Airways CEO knocks World Cup critics at airport event

The outspoken CEO of Qatar Airways has lashed out at critics of his country hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup, saying his nation will “always rub salt into the wound” of its adversaries.

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European nations press FIFA for answers ahead of World Cup

Read full article: European nations press FIFA for answers ahead of World Cup

European nations, including England, are pushing FIFA for “concrete answers” on issues relating to migrant workers ahead of the World Cup.

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Flashy Dubai will cash in on a World Cup a short flight away

Read full article: Flashy Dubai will cash in on a World Cup a short flight away

The FIFA World Cup may be bringing as many as 1.2 million fans to Qatar, but the nearby flashy emirate of Dubai is also looking to cash in on the major sports tournament taking place just a short flight away.

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World Cup captains want to wear rainbow armbands in Qatar

Read full article: World Cup captains want to wear rainbow armbands in Qatar

FIFA has come under pressure from several European soccer federations who want to support a human rights campaign against discrimination at the World Cup.

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World Cup beer policy finally agreed by Qatari organizers

Read full article: World Cup beer policy finally agreed by Qatari organizers

Organizers of the World Cup in Qatar have finalized a policy to serve beer with alcohol to soccer fans in the Muslim-majority country.

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Iran puts FIFA World Cup trophy on display for 1st time

Read full article: Iran puts FIFA World Cup trophy on display for 1st time

Iran on Thursday put the FIFA World Cup trophy on display for the first time, part of the trophy’s global tour ahead of the tournament that kicks off in neighboring Qatar in November.

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Dubai sees air travel surge, expects FIFA World Cup boost

Read full article: Dubai sees air travel surge, expects FIFA World Cup boost

The chief executive of Dubai International Airport says the hub saw a surge in passengers over the first half of 2022 as pandemic restrictions eased.

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Excitement and disappointment as World Cup 2026 cities named

Read full article: Excitement and disappointment as World Cup 2026 cities named

Cheers and sighs met FIFA’s announcement of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Social media reacts Houston being named host city 🏆⚽

Read full article: FIFA World Cup 2026: Social media reacts Houston being named host city 🏆⚽

OH YEAH BABY!🏆⚽

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States offer tax breaks, funds for chance to host World Cup

Read full article: States offer tax breaks, funds for chance to host World Cup

U.S. cities and states have lined up with tax breaks and millions of dollars in both public and private investments for a chance at hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Qatar World Cup organizers admit workers were exploited

Read full article: Qatar World Cup organizers admit workers were exploited

Qatar World Cup organizers have admitted that workers were exploited while contracted for FIFA preparation tournaments.

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A club champion, Pulisic yearns for World Cup stage

Read full article: A club champion, Pulisic yearns for World Cup stage

Christian Pulisic struggled in January, was played out of position by Chelsea and even was benched for a World Cup qualifier against Honduras.

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Pulisic 1st hat trick leads US to 5-1 win, World Cup brink

Read full article: Pulisic 1st hat trick leads US to 5-1 win, World Cup brink

Christian Pulisic scored his first international hat trick, leading the United States to the brink of returning to the World Cup with a 5-1 rout of Panama.

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Ferreira, Arriola among 4 changes to US lineup vs Panama

Read full article: Ferreira, Arriola among 4 changes to US lineup vs Panama

Forward Jesús Ferreira, winger Paul Arriola, midfielder Luca de la Torre and right back Shaq Moore entered the United States’ starting lineup for a World Cup qualifier against Panama as coach Gregg Berhalter made four changes.

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‘Art of Soccer’: Houston committee bids to host 2026 FIFA World Cup through art displays around town

Read full article: ‘Art of Soccer’: Houston committee bids to host 2026 FIFA World Cup through art displays around town

As Houston aims to be the next home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one committee is rallying together efforts to show why Clutch City is the perfect place to host the international game.

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Pulisic responds to US benching with goal vs Honduras

Read full article: Pulisic responds to US benching with goal vs Honduras

Christian Pulisic scored the final goal in a 3-0 victory by the United States over Honduras in a World Cup qualifier after being benched to start the game.

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US, McKennie beat cold, Honduras in dominant 3-0 win

Read full article: US, McKennie beat cold, Honduras in dominant 3-0 win

The U.S. beat winless Honduras 3-0 in a World Cup qualifying match.

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Pulisic benched among 7 qualifying changes in 3-degree chill

Read full article: Pulisic benched among 7 qualifying changes in 3-degree chill

Christian Pulisic was benched as U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter changed seven starters for a World Cup qualifier against Honduras in chilly St. Paul, where the temperature at kickoff was 3 degrees (minus-16 Celsius) with a minus-14 windchill.

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More winter, Honduras next for US in World Cup qualifier

Read full article: More winter, Honduras next for US in World Cup qualifier

The U.S. team has embraced the cold during this special winter session of World Cup qualifying play.

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US has little margin for home World Cup qualifying stumble

Read full article: US has little margin for home World Cup qualifying stumble

The U.S. has little margin for a stumble at home in World Cup qualifying.

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Midfielders, defenders provide US goals in push for WCup bid

Read full article: Midfielders, defenders provide US goals in push for WCup bid

Midfielders and defenders are the players providing the goals the United States needs to reach the World Cup.

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Morris, Weah, Dest, Zardes on US roster for WCup qualifiers

Read full article: Morris, Weah, Dest, Zardes on US roster for WCup qualifiers

Jordan Morris, Tim Weah, Sergiño Dest and Gyasi Zardes returned from injuries to make the U.S. roster ahead of the next three World Cup qualifiers.

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Looking for soccer support, US picks Ohio to host vs Mexico

Read full article: Looking for soccer support, US picks Ohio to host vs Mexico

In choosing new TQL Stadium in Cincinnati for a World Cup qualifier against Mexico, the U.S. Soccer Federation selected a city with a 3% Hispanic population in a state that ranks 42nd among the 50 in that demographic.

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Rotation not just MLB: US uses 33 in 6 World Cup qualifiers

Read full article: Rotation not just MLB: US uses 33 in 6 World Cup qualifiers

Getting through the first six games of World Cup qualifying has taken a village for the United States.

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Pepi scores 2 more goals, lifts US over Jamaica in qualifier

Read full article: Pepi scores 2 more goals, lifts US over Jamaica in qualifier

Ricardo Pepi scored twice early in the second half, becoming at 18 the youngest American with goals in consecutive World Cup qualifiers, and the United States dominated Jamaica in a 2-0 victory.

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US Soccer says it has offered men, women identical contracts

Read full article: US Soccer says it has offered men, women identical contracts

The U.S. Soccer Federation says it has offered identical contract proposals to the players’ associations for the men’s and women’s national teams, and the governing body said it would refuse to agree to a deal in which World Cup prize money is not equalized.

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Houston pitches 2026 World Cup bid to FIFA in virtual meeting

Read full article: Houston pitches 2026 World Cup bid to FIFA in virtual meeting

Houston may be one of 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the city’s bid gets accepted. On Wednesday, the 2026 Houston World Cup Bid Committee met with FIFA and USA Football officials virtually, mainly to discuss stadium details, according to committee president Chris Canetti. THE COMPETITIONHouston has great odds to land the 2026 bid due to the amount of cities needed in the United States. 10 of the 16 host cities will be in the U.S., and with Houston checking in as the fourth-biggest city, along with a soccer history, the odds should be strong. FIFA is likely to decide on the final 10 American host cities late in 2021, with a possibility for the decision to bleed over into 2022, according to Canetti.

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Houston makes virtual presentation in bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

Read full article: Houston makes virtual presentation in bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

HOUSTON The Houston 2026 Bid Committee took the next steps toward pitching Houston as the host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The committee gave a virtual presentation to members of FIFA and U.S. Soccer Monday in which they explained why Houston would be the best place to host the major sporting event, according to a news release. Houston has hosted two Super Bowls, a Final Four tournament and several international matches among many other major sporting events and is one of 17 cities under construction to host the 2026 event, according to the release. Our goal was to make a strong first impression and to deliver a message that Houston is ready to deliver a safe and life-changing experience a World Cup of the Future, said Houston 2026 World Cup bid President Chris Canetti. According to the release, FIFA will be making visits to each of the 17 cities before making a final decision.

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