Two European soccer teams, Czechia and Sweden, have picked North Texas for their training and living quarters during the upcoming World Cup. Czechia will stay in Mansfield at a brand-new $85 million stadium still under construction, while Sweden will train in Frisco at Toyota Stadium, home to FC Dal
New Jersey lawmakers are looking at raising money from sports betting to cover extra security for the World Cup. A Senate budget leader has drafted a bill that would add a 10 percent tax on the money casinos earn from online bets during the tournament. The extra charge would last until August 10. T
Bosnia and Herzegovina is gearing up to face Italy in a high-stakes match that could decide who advances to soccer's biggest stage—the 2026 World Cup. While Italy is widely seen as the stronger team, Bosnia isn’t backing down. The Balkan side just pulled off a surprising win against Wales, proving t
On a Saturday, a busy Mexico City highway turned into a football field—not for practice, but for a protest. Demonstrators played matches on the wide ring road, painting the asphalt white to mark the goals. They wore jerseys from local clubs and even an Italian team, showing team spirit while making
Iran’s football leaders have requested that their 2026 World Cup matches be moved from the United States to Mexico, citing safety worries after remarks by former President Donald Trump. The change comes as Iran’s sports officials say they can no longer trust that the U. S. will protect their play
England is in a tight spot. They lost to the West Indies and now sit fourth in their group. Their net run rate is not good. They need to win this match to stay in the race for the Super 8. Italy, on the other hand, is on fire. They crushed Nepal by 10 wickets and now sit above England in the points
India is set to take on Pakistan in Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, a match that could decide who reaches the Super 8s of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Indians come in after two convincing wins over the USA and Namibia, while Pakistan remains unbeaten with victories against the Netherlands and the
Sepp Blatter, the ex-head of FIFA, recently backed the idea of fans skipping World Cup games in the U. S. He cited President Trump's actions as the reason. This isn't just Blatter's opinion. Others in the soccer world are also questioning if the U. S. should host the event. Blatter shared his thoug
A sudden surge in travel plans to North America has been sparked by the recent announcement of the World Cup match schedule. This news has led to a notable increase in flight and hotel bookings, particularly among fans from England and Scotland. The data, gathered by a leading travel tech company, i
France's sports minister has spoken out about the recent U. S. deal involving Greenland and its potential impact on the upcoming World Cup. Marina Ferrari, the French Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life, made it clear that France has no plans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set
