The German Men's National Soccer Team has chosen Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University, and The Graylyn Estate as their training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the region's growing reputation for hosting international events and showcasing local facilities and hospitality.
The German Men's National Soccer Team has chosen Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as its training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, utilizing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate for facilities and accommodations, highlighting the region's growing reputation for hosting international events.
FEMA awarded $250 million to 11 states and the National Capital Region to enhance drone detection and mitigation capabilities ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the fastest non-disaster grant execution in FEMA history, as part of a broader initiative to protect mass gatherings from hostile drone threats.
US President Donald Trump threatened to move the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches from Boston due to unrest concerns, but experts and officials say the games are contractually secured and unlikely to be relocated. FIFA emphasizes safety as a priority, and local organizers highlight the economic benefits of hosting the matches in Boston. The situation underscores ongoing political tensions and security considerations surrounding the event.
Tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games at Gillette Stadium in Boston have been released with variable pricing based on demand, ranging from $60 to over $1,125 depending on the match and seating category, with prices set to fluctuate as the event approaches.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held across the US, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, with a variety of ticketing options and travel strategies for fans, including city-based, team-following, hub-and-spoke, and luxury packages, emphasizing early planning due to high demand and costs.
The US Men's National Team will play two key matches in October against Ecuador and Australia, both World Cup-qualified teams, as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA. The matches will be held in Austin, Texas, and Commerce City, Colorado, offering teams a chance to test their skills against top-ranked opponents and build momentum for the upcoming tournament.
A new report claims that the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico will be the most polluting in history, generating over nine million tonnes of CO2e due to increased matches and reliance on air travel, raising concerns about its environmental impact despite FIFA's sustainability commitments.
Brazil, Argentina, and other teams from various regions have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several teams still vying for remaining spots. Notably, Chile and China have been eliminated, and qualification is ongoing across Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, with final team confirmations expected by March 2026. The tournament will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in North America.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches, with the final set to take place in New York/New Jersey. The tournament will see the U.S. hosting all knockout matches from the quarterfinals onwards, while Mexico will open the tournament and Canada will play their first match in Toronto. The competition will feature 12 groups of four teams, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stage. Various cities across the three host nations will host matches, with New York/New Jersey, Dallas, and Los Angeles among the key venues.