5 things to know 500 days from World Cup

2026 World Cup: Where the USMNT stands 500 days from its first match
With the U.S. men’s national team's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener just 500 days away, now's the perfect time to take stock of where the American player pool stands.
Trump, Messi and USMNT: Here's the state of soccer in US 500 days before World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins in 500 days. FIFA expects 5 million fans to attend matches, with 6 billion people worldwide watching. What to know
Five things to know 500 days from World Cup: USMNT, security, hype, tickets, Trump
When the United States, Canada and Mexico were awarded the 2026 men’s World Cup in June 2018, the tournament felt an eternity away. That year’s edition in Russia was about to get going and the fever dream that was the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with its air-conditioned outdoor stadiums, still felt pretty conceptual.
500 days until the 2026 World Cup! Here's what's coming next
The biggest World Cup in history will start to take shape in 2025, with a slate of qualifying matches taking place in March, June, September and November.
500 days until FIFA World Cup 2026
Monday marked 500 days until the start of FIFA World Cup 2026. To mark the occasion, more than a dozen Houston-area leaders spoke about how well local preparations are going with seven games of the bi
We're 500 days away from the 2026 World Cup in Toronto
Sid, Mere, and Devo discuss being 500 days away until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Toronto — and what this means for Canada.
She Believes Cup in Houston a first step on way to World Cup for USWNT
The United States Women’s National Team reclaimed its spot atop international soccer by winning the gold medal at the 2024 ...
Visa approval crisis threatens to cost 2026 World Cup and L.A. Olympics millions
Will the Trump administration fix a backlogged visa approval process in time for fans from many countries to attend the World ...
Japan defeats France to win the Pastry World Cup
A lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of a leaf and an apricot treat resembling a spinning top toy took ...
The World Cup Dream Remains Alive For Santos’ Returning Neymar
Neymar’s first club, Santos, could be his last, but don’t rule out a late resurgence from the ex-Barcelona and PSG ...
For many USMNT World Cup hopefuls, the audition for 2026 begins now
For coach Mauricio Pochettino, Saturday's friendly against Venezuela will provide a clearer idea of where many of the USMNT's ...
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Canada’s Women’s U-17 National Team Roster for the MIMA Cup 2025
Canada Soccer’s Women’s U-17 National Team will kick off the MIMA Cup on Thursday, 11 February, against England (13:00 ET / ...
Carli Lloyd to reunite with former USWNT team-mates in The Soccer Tournament
U.S. women’s national team legend Carli Lloyd is lacing her boots up again. But don’t look for her in the National Women’s ...
500 days to 2026 World Cup: Seattle and its small business owners celebrate countdown
The countdown is underway, from 500 days down to 0, the day the first-of-its-kind FIFA World Cup 26 (FIFAWC26) begins!
Countdown to the 2026 World Cup: ‘We can hold our heads high,’ De Rosario says
De Rosario spent the afternoon event interacting with kids, kicking a ball with them and showing them some drills. He spoke ...