Young soccer players in Kansas City are feeling inspired as their city prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with one soccer club seeing a 25% growth in participation.

Not only will this year’s U-17 World Cup be the first FIFA event of any kind to feature 48 competing teams, it will also kickstart the expanded tournament’s new, annual cycle.

Mexico was focused on playing many veterans in Gold Cup while U.S. was giving new players a chance. Now, it's on to World Cup prep.

The basics: FIFA World Cup 2026 projected to bring $3.3B economic impact to region 1.2M+ visitors expected, 26,000+ jobs supported $431.9M in state and local tax revenue forecast from event activity ...

Soccer fans looking to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup can start applying for tickets, starting on Sep. 10, officials announced Tuesday.