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With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The chase for the FIFA World Cup trophy is officially underway, with local soccer clubs and coaches saying this tournament will help grow the game locally. The United States kicked off its first game against Paraguay Friday night,

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday. Get the latest news, results and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.

TORONTO (AP) — Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Instead, he played soccer, like many Canadians who are now adults. The sport is so popular it has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation,

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Two people have been arrested in Kansas City after England World Cup equipment was stolen in transit from Florida.