Soccer Fever Kicks in Across US Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Serena Williams Returns 4 Years After Hanging Up Her Racket 02:26 Tracy Morgan, Patrick Ewing Give Knicks Fans Tickets to Finals 05:42 Simone Biles Reveals Health Scare, Near-Death Experience 01:57 Inside Look at US Drone Security During FIFA World Cup … Read more

U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia, citing

Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, Customs and Border Protection said in a statement Monday, citing “vetting concerns.” A FIFA spokesperson confirmed one of its officials, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, “will be unable to train and officiate at … Read more

SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles

Roughly 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers overwhelmingly authorized a strike a week before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Los Angeles.  Unite Here Local 11, which represents the stadium’s hospitality staff, said 96% of its members voted in favor of striking. While their demands include higher wages and job security, the main reason for … Read more

How the FBI and law enforcement plan to deploy drones to keep FIFA World Cup games safe

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing How the FBI and law enforcement plan to deploy drones to keep FIFA World Cup games safe 03:37 UP NEXT Anthropic Warns AI May Soon Be Able to Improve Itself 00:37 Startup aims to launch data centers to … Read more

Team USA’s loudest supporters say FIFA pushed them to upper deck for World Cup

When the U.S. men’s national soccer team plays at home, its most loyal fans traditionally sit right behind a goal to cheer on the team or intimidate the opposition. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But when the Americans kick off a once-in-a-generation World Cup in … Read more

FIFA bans fans from taking water bottles into World Cup stadiums, a last-minute reversal

Fans heading to games at the World Cup will be banned from taking reusable water bottles into stadiums, a last-minute policy reversal that could add to concerns about heat at this summer’s tournament. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “FIFA made the decision to prohibit bottles … Read more

Shakira’s FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem gets star-studded video treatment

On Saturday, Shakira took to X to post the official music video for “Dai Dai” — the FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem featuring Burna Boy. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In the video, Shakira dances and sings before a soccer field backdrop, surrounded by an … Read more

DHS Secretary Mullin on ICE’s role at FIFA World Cup: “We’re not there to go round up” people

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told CBS News that arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in the U.S. are not off the table, but said the agency will not be at the global sporting event for the purpose of “rounding up” non-citizens. Mullin spoke to CBS News exclusively … Read more

Philadelphia plans ‘surprise and delight element’ at FIFA World Cup Fan Festival

The team behind Philadelphia’s World Cup host committee hopes to showcase the city’s history and notorious enthusiasm for sports to the thousands of visitors expected this summer, culminating in a major Fourth of July celebration in the city that served as the heart of the American revolution on its 250th anniversary. Subscribe to read this … Read more