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Venezuelan soccer prodigy and his girlfriend lose their lives in heartbreaking earthquakes

A rising star of Venezuelan soccer and his girlfriend tragically lost their lives in the devastating earthquakes that have ...

Once source of soccer inspiration, Brazil stands in way of an ascendant Japan

Brazil is a five-time World Cup champion powerhouse, but Japan is catching up thanks in part to Brazil's soccer influence.

Soccer - Brazil match shows Japan closing gap on top teams, coach Moriyasu says

By Michael Kahn HOUSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - Japan’s last-gasp World Cup defeat by Brazil in a match where they stifled the ...

For These Teens, Soccer Is Life. Now, the Cartels Want In.

In Celaya, Mexico, local cartels have turned soccer fields into bloody battlefields as they have co-opted a local league for ...
Heavy.com

World Cup Schedule Today: Soccer Games, Kickoff Times, TV Channels For June 29

The knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and after Canada vs South Africa opened up the Round of 32 over the weekend, some more games are in store for Monday, June 29. The World Cup ...

Every day is soccer jersey day

Like the polo shirt or rugby stripes before it, the soccer jersey is transcending its associations with the sport.
The New York Times

U.S. Soccer has a new vision for youth development. Implementing it is ‘an astronomical ask’

When Matt Crocker landed in America, as U.S. Soccer’s second-ever sporting director, he plunged into a few urgent tasks. In 2023, he had a men’s national team coach to hire and, soon, a USWNT coach ...
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Soccer at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles to take place across U.S., New York, Nashville among selected venues

The men's and women's soccer tournaments during the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will be spread out across the United States, event organizers announced on Tuesday, including in venues as far east ...
NBC Sports

What World Cup games are on today? 2026 FIFA World Cup daily schedule, TV channels, stream, kick off times

So you know what is happening each day during the 2026 men’s World Cup, we have created this very handy article. MORE — World Cup base camps for every team | 2026 World Cup hub | 2026 World Cup venues ...

What hosting the World Cup means for Canadian soccer: ‘The stakes are absolutely massive’

Of the trio of World Cup hosts, only Canada is hosting the tournament for the first time – local soccer officials hope it can be transformative ...
Forbes

Soccer Fandom Is Booming In America According To New Report

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than two years away, soccer has never been so fashionable in America. A new report on the state of soccer fandom in the U.S. by marketing, media, and experiences ...
GQ

Soccer Style Is on the Rise. Here's How to Get Your Kit On

For years, styles rooted in soccer history have been staples of contemporary menswear. Adidas Sambas? Check. Sweatsuits? Check. Stone Island? You better believe it. The only issue was, few people ...

World Cup ‘hydration breaks’ have changed how soccer is played

Ecuador's players receive tactical advice during a World Cup hydration break Kevin C. Cox/ While Gianni Infantino insists ...