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The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States — the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and span three host nations — is fast approaching. The entire lineup of 48 qualified national teams and the match schedule have now been confirmed and the planning stages are reaching their conclusion. But […]
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DALLAS — Of all the many blessings sports can provide, this one is not to be overlooked: it creates a passport full of memories, where places and experiences blend together. Houston, then, is where I witnessed superstar athletes reduced to gawking fans in the presence of Muhammad Ali. Atlanta is where I watched the blur of […]
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After a 28-year absence, Scotland are back at the FIFA World Cup. As a result, the fans of the national team have been keen to enjoy the opportunity and make their voices heard across North America. A World Cup comes around every four years, but the memories last forever. Six World Cups passed by without […]
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Amidst all of the logistical issues, outcry over ticket prices and controversy over travel bans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally underway. The 23rd edition of the global soccer showpiece, which was awarded to North America back in 2018, was already due to be a milestone event before a ball was even kicked. The […]
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DALLAS — The morning rain had stopped, giving way to abundant sunshine and rapidly escalating temperatures, when down the sidewalk came a storm of a different kind. An Orange army, their smiles as bright as their jerseys, approaching the 3 million-square-foot spaceship that is Dallas Stadium, nee AT&T Stadium. The supporters of the Netherlands numbered […]
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Journalists have written entire internet volumes about the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its impact, including thousands of words right here by our own team at SportsTravel. But has anyone written about the rocks yet? Here’s a World Cup angle you won’t see anywhere else because I’m not sure what family would be as willing […]
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On June 13, 2018, FIFA awarded hosting rights for the 2026 men’s World Cup to North America. Nearly eight years to the day, the largest World Cup in history is finally ready to kick off, with the opening match on Thursday in Mexico City between Mexico and South Africa. It has been a long journey […]
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In advance of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, SportsTravel is delving into each of the 11 U.S. cities that will host matches during the event. This year’s edition will be the largest ever, with 48 teams (up from 32), and it will be the first to be staged in three countries — Canada, Mexico and the United […]
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What started out as merely a soccer tournament for 13 national teams in 1930 has become a global phenomenon with 48 teams, and organizers now see the FIFA World Cup as a significant tourism driver for their local and national economies. Almost a century later, as the United States, Canada and Mexico prepare to welcome […]
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In advance of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, SportsTravel is delving into each of the 11 U.S. cities that will host matches during the event. This year’s edition will be the largest ever, with 48 teams (up from 32), and it will be the first to be staged in three countries — Canada, Mexico and […]
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