When Spain won the 2026 World Cup Sunday, journalists and the sports media reflected on the highlights of the 104-game North American tournament: the top goals, the funniest social media memes and the heartwarming stories. The city of Lawrence — and its hosting of the Algerian national team — came up often. The joyful bond […]
(The Center Square) – More than half a million people attended Atlanta's World Cup matches and fan events, according to the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
(The Center Square) – On the first day of World Cup matches beginning in Atlanta, the first border related arrest was made of a Mexican national who was previously deported twice.Â
The wait is officially over. Atlanta takes center stage today on the global sports map as Spain faces off against Cabo Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kicking off an action-packed slate of eight FIFA World Cup matches in the city. With roughly 300,000 unique spectators—including 225,000 out-of-state visitors—converging on the city over the next few weeks, Atlanta's streets, hotels, and fan zones are already pulsing with international energy.
The Gulch Cup saw about 44 participants in Performance Square on Last Chance Gulch before the U.S. Men's National Team overwhelmed Paraguay Friday evening in a 4-1 victory.
Seattle is about to host the world. With six FIFA World Cup matches on the schedule and fans flying in from around the globe, Seattle hotels are preparing for one of the biggest tourism events in the city's history.
Soccer fans from around the world are expected to descend on Boston this summer as the city hosts seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, which runs from June 11 through July 19, is the largest in World Cup history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Boston will host five group-stage matches, a Round of 32 match and a quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
The crowds have cleared from northern Italy and the Olympic medals have been packed away. 2026 delivers one of the most event-packed calendars in global sport.
Thirty-four percent of American travelers say they are likely to take an overnight trip to attend a sporting event in 2026. Twenty percent plan to attend a FIFA World Cup match, and 52% intend to travel overnight for cultural events such as concerts and festivals. Meanwhile, 47% are interested in touring Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year.
