FIFA World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT faces Germany at Soldier Field on Saturday in their final tune-up before the 2026 World Cup. Here's what to watch and why it matters.

Atlanta was left off the 1994 World Cup host city list the day after the United States won the bid. This is the story of how the city spent 35 years building its way to a 2026 semifinal.

Before a single ball is kicked, Mexico's 2026 World Cup squad has already made history. Ochoa's sixth World Cup, the youngest player in the tournament, three World Cup hosts, and an announcement narrated by a legend gone since 2014.

The USMNT beat Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte in a match of two halves. Goals from Dest, Pulisic, and Balogun pushed the U.S. to their second win over a top-15 opponent under Pochettino.

Max Arfsten grew up in Fresno with no academy path, walked on at UC Davis, and converted a penalty in Monterrey before anyone was watching. Now he is on the U.S. World Cup roster.

At 38, Tim Ream is the captain of the 2026 USMNT World Cup roster. A look at the career, the journey, and what he brings to this young American team.

Four USMNT players opened up about happiness, pressure, and performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup. What they said reveals something deeper than tactics.

Two days into World Cup camp in Fayetteville, players like Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Max Arfsten explain how Mauricio Pochettino has built a new culture inside the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The USMNT World Cup roster is out. We break down how Robinson and Dest can unlock the attack, why McKennie partners Adams in midfield, and why leaving Diego Luna home is a serious risk.

FIFA, KultureCity, and Hisense are making the 2026 World Cup the first sensory-inclusive tournament in history. Here is what that looks like at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Uzbekistan National Team, managed by Fabio Cannavaro, will use the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground as its official FIFA World Cup 2026 base camp. Here's how it came together.

"When you say you're with Atlanta, then people know and understand. Atlanta is U.S. soccer to people around the world." — Vic Rouse, Atlanta Chiefs head coach, February 1969 Atlanta did not discover soccer when Atlanta United arrived. Atlanta United discovered what had been here all along. This is that story. The history of soccer in Atlanta stretches back more than a century, to immigrant communities kicking a ball at Piedmont Park in 1908 and a handful of Scotsmen and Engli

FIFA has named 170 match officials for the 2026 World Cup, the most in tournament history. New countdown rules, expanded VAR powers, and referee body cameras will change how the game looks and feels this summer.

Fan Path founder and CEO Karn Saxena joined SDH AM to explain how the platform aims to help supporters plan World Cup 2026 travel, find housing, connect with fellow fans, and manage tournament logistics.

A new City of Decatur report says FIFA World Cup 2026 and Decatur WatchFest could generate up to $142.5 million in economic impact, 1,139 jobs, and 10,000 daily visitors.

Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park connects the city’s Olympic legacy to its World Cup future, bringing locals and international visitors together in one shared space.

FIFA unveils automated offside audio signals, referee body cameras and Football AI Pro ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA leaders Gianni Infantino and Heimo Schirgi outline operational plans in Atlanta as preparations intensify for the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA, university researchers and NFL grounds crews are collaborating to prepare 16 stadium pitches for the 2026 World Cup across North America.

Atlanta’s World Cup advantage is movement. From the busiest airport in the world to MARTA’s direct rail connection downtown, the city believes it is built to welcome and move the world this summer.