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NEW YORK – New York and New Jersey city officials are attempting to answer growing questions surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup and preparedness on all levels, including security and transportation that appear to rank high among the areas of concern among fans planning to attend the event. Many observers wonder if the “Big Apple” and its neighboring partner New Jersey are ready to host the world in what is being billed as the largest sporting event ever produced on American soil. The region will play host to eight games over the six week-event (June 11 - July 19), with...Read More
For one night, M&T Bank Stadium drew a different kind of crowd. Fans wearing Inter Miami and D.C. United jerseys filled the stands for a high-profile match, many hoping to see super star Lionel Messi. The turnout brought thousands to downtown Baltimore and highlighted a level of interest in soccer not typically associated with the city. The event also underscored a broader question: Can Baltimore, long defined by the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles, support a stronger presence in professional soccer? Despite growing interest, Baltimore does not have a Major Lea...Read More
NEW YORK – Now we know. The wait is officially over as the U.S. men’s national team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster on Tuesday afternoon during a fan celebration at The Rooftop at Pier 17 live on Fox Sports. After weeks of rumors, speculation and even leaked reports online to multiple outlets, fans finally received confirmation on who will represent the United States at home on soccer’s biggest stage. National teams participating in the World Cup must submit their final 26-player rosters by June 1, with FIFA officially confirming and publishing the lists on June 2...Read More
Every four years, soccer fans press pause for a tournament that goes beyond the game itself. From packed stadiums to crowded restaurants and living rooms, billions of people stop to watch nations compete for a gold trophy, bragging rights and millions in prize money. The 2022 World Cup reached over 5 billion viewers worldwide with more than 1.5 billion people tuning in for the final match. Those type of numbers, reported by FIFA, the sports governing body, highlight the tournament’s unmatched global reach The World Cup is the biggest event in soccer and the largest sports event in the ...Read More