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Lumen Field is one of the loudest venues in sports, and it will certainly remain that way during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel
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Seattle, Vancouver to Welcome Millions for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Sixteen cities across three countries North America will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and for soccer fans who want to experience two different countries next summer, there isn’t an easier or better option than the Seattle-Vancouver double play. Seattle’s proximity to Vancouver makes it the closest international pairing amongst host cities and the second […]

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NRG Stadium in Houston will be one of the sites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

‘Clean’ Stadiums and Natural Grass; How 2026 FIFA World Cup Stadiums Will Look Different

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will look like none other. With 48 countries participating and matches spread over three countries, the biggest event in the competition’s history will also be at U.S. stadiums that will look different for the football fans familiar with their layouts. Natural grass will be installed at all the sites, whose […]

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Youth soccer players join New York Mayor Eric Adams on stage during a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city selection watch party at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 2022. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

For FIFA World Cup Host Cities, Legacy a Key Focus

When the FIFA World Cup was last in the United States in 1994, its lasting legacy was the formation of Major League Soccer, which has grown to 30 teams around the U.S. and Canada. Next summer’s return of the World Cup to North America has led to an evaluation and in some cases a fresh […]

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