As World Cup begins, poll asks: How interested is the USA?

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As World Cup begins, poll asks: How interested is the USA?

At the outset of the 2026 World Cup tournament, new polling from Emerson College gauges the nation's excitement and finds lackluster results.

World Cup brings excitement, caution among immigrants and soccer fans

Gabriel Fernandez was 10 when he watched a World Cup game with his father in Mexico in 1986. Now 50, Fernandez follows soccer whenever he can. “I love soccer. To me, it’s the best sport,” F...

Brazil fans rage as Nike change Neymar’s name on £155 replica World Cup shirt

BRAZIL fans raged at Nike for selling Neymar replica shirts with his name altered ahead of the World Cup. The 34-year-old Selecao superstar was surprisingly selected in Carlo Ancelotti's 26...

Rapid fire questions with the U.S. Men's National Team ahead of the World Cup

Alex Freeman, Brenden Aaronson, Antonee Robinson, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi and Sebastian Berhalter speak with Nicole Valdes about what their favorite fan chants are, the best advice th...

FIFA World Cup begins today. Here’s how Toronto healthcare workers prepared

Toronto healthcare workers have spent months preparing for possible threats — from mass-casualty events to outbreaks of viral illnesses such as measles and norovirus.

Iran’s World Cup team finds supporters in Mexico

Team Melli’s preparations were thrown into disarray by geopolitics.

48 teams, extreme heat and a final half-time show - your guide to World Cup 2026

Fifa has promised this 23rd World Cup will be the biggest and best yet, but there has been plenty of controversy surrounding the tournament.

World Cup opens with Mexico-South Africa rematch on pitch that shaped Pelé, Maradona legends

Mexico City’s storied Azteca Stadium has been the stage for some of the most iconic moments in World Cup history, from Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal. The hallowed venu...

Grand Rapids hosts free World Cup 2026 opening celebration and watch party

The Mexican Consulate has designated the Studio Park Piazza event as the official opening party for FIFA World Cup 2026. The free celebration includes a giant screen, food trucks, and forme...

See the $35 million fake goods haul Hong Kong customs seized ahead of the World Cup

The seizure included about 30,000 jerseys, some so finely made that they're hard to distinguish from authentic team shirts.

Hours before World Cup starts, Hong Kong customs announces seizure of $20m in fake merch bound for North America

The seizure included about 30,000 jerseys, some so finely made that they're hard to distinguish from authentic team shirts, officials said.

Hours before World Cup starts, Hong Kong customs announces seizure of $20m in fake merch bound for North America

The seizure included about 30,000 jerseys, some so finely made that they're hard to distinguish from authentic team shirts, officials said.

Coors Light reveals giant 'Cooooooooooooooors' can holder for the World Cup. Here's how to get yours.

The elongated beer holder is designed to fit and cool three tallboy beer cans at once.

Coors Light reveals giant 'Cooooooooooooooors' can holder for the World Cup. Here's how to get yours.

The elongated beer holder is designed to fit and cool three tallboy beer cans at once.

Coors Light reveals giant 'Cooooooooooooooors' can holder for the World Cup. Here's how to get yours.

The elongated beer holder is designed to fit and cool three tallboy beer cans at once.

Illegal wars, racism and genocide: USA World Cup 2026 should be boycotted

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Kash Patel warns World Cup faces drone threat nightmare

The upcoming World Cup, featuring 48 teams, 36 base camps, and 11 stadiums, presents one of the most formidable security challenges the FBI has ever encountered.

Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst

With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournament As Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-month-long US oil blockade, many on the is...

Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026

There are a record 72 group games at this summer's tournament, and we've picked the matches that you shouldn't miss.

England World Cup reject Harry Maguire is hit with £1,000 speeding fine as two of his Manchester United teammates are also prosecuted for driving too fast

The 33-year-old centre-back failed to make Thomas Tuchel's 26-man squad for the World Cup and shared on social media that he had been 'left shocked and gutted' by the decision.

Tartan Army piped through Edinburgh Airport ahead of Scotland World Cup trip

Scotland football fans were treated to a patriotic send-off at Edinburgh Airport as they departed for the World Cup.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

Scotland given 'no pressure' warning as six goal striker is backed to create World Cup history with Haiti

Haiti winger sends ‘no pressure’ warning to Scotland as clocks tick down to World Cup opener.

Fizz and frenzy: World of Coca-Cola ready to welcome fans for the FIFA World Cup

Coca-Cola has been a sponsor of FIFA for nearly 50 years.

World Cup warning amid surge in world’s most infectious disease – US outbreak feared to be ‘worst in decades’

Experts are worried that the World Cup could become a disease hotspot as a measles outbreak in the US is feared to be the worst in decades. Millions of fans are expected to travel to and ac...

WATCH: 3 soccer fans bike 11,000 miles for World Cup

ABC News' Danny New profiles a group of men from Argentina who bicycled 11,000 miles to Kansas City in order to see their home country's first game, despite not having tickets.

How Many Of These World Cup 2026 Players Can You Actually Name?

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Austin FC hosts 'Soccer Celebration' viewing party for World Cup 2026 kickoff

As soccer fans across the world celebrate the start of the World Cup 2026, Austin FC is preparing to host a soccer celebration of its own.

Top 5 Goalkeepers to watch out for at the FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup gives limited economic boost to host countries

Goldman Sachs looked at every tournament since 1982 and found negligible long-term impact.

World Cup 2026 kicks off with Mexico vs South Africa and South Korea vs Czechia

The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 with 48 nations competing across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, with the final at Met Life Stadium on July 19.

U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff

The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.

A wingers’ World Cup kicks off under the shadow of Messi–Ronaldo rivalry

Host nation Mexico faces South Africa in the opener of a World Cup marked by geopolitical tension, extreme weather, and long transfers between games

Goodman: World Cup villains? Time for Americans to embrace being the bullies

The U.S. might be a host of this World Cup, but the Americans are not exactly beloved these days.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off today - here's everything you need to know

According to FIFA, 2.9 billion people worldwide watched the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on linear TV, with 2.7 billion also streaming the tournament.

Mexico Could Be the World Cup’s Biggest Winner

As the United States closes itself off from the world, its co-host is doing the opposite.

World Cup Kicks Off Logistics Scramble Across North American Continent

A 5,000-vehicles fleet will shuttle a million pounds of team equipment to 104 matches.

2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino, the controversial emperor of football business

The head of world football will kick off the 2026 World Cup alongside Donald Trump on June 11, launching a tournament of unprecedented scale. More countries, more matches, more revenue: The...

Philadelphia opens largest World Cup Fan Festival in Fairmount Park for ultimate soccer experience

Of the 11 cities hosting matches, Philadelphia has the largest fan fest site.

As the World Cup begins, researchers warn sports bettors may be gambling with their grocery money

A report released just days before the start of the FIFA World Cup finds a correlation between sports betting and not having enough to eat.

Experts call foul on Trump and FIFA claims of a World Cup economic boom

The Trump administration predicts the 2026 World Cup will boost the U.S. GDP by more than $17 billion, but host countries rarely get the boom they expect.

Welcome to the Waymo World Cup

It might not feel all that different from older World Cups—for better or worse.

The 2026 World Cup will bring the heat. Here's how to keep cool

Extreme heat poses a risk to players, spectators and workers—find out where the danger is and how to keep cool

For Iran’s diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?

Iran’s team faces a hostile reception from the US government and some of its brethren in the diaspora. Yet others hope the event will trump politics — for now.

Planes from Scotland to US running out of beer as Tartan Army arrive for World Cup

PLANES from Scotland to the US are "running out of beer" as Tartan Army fans arrive ahead of World Cup, according to American media