Tag: 2026 Fifa World Cup
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Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer’s moment in their country
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It was a stadium like any other, packed with American sports fans wearing their favorite team’s jerseys and red-white-and-blue face paint, roaring as players took the field. Only this time, the sport was soccer. The U.S. team’s home opener in the World Cup on Friday brought more than 70,000 passionate soccer…
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USMNT opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay’s net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener. The world’s biggest soccer tournament finally returned to the…
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Australia’s Lucas Herrington joins long history of Rapids players to compete in World Cup | 2026 World Cup preview
Denver’s failed bid to host World Cup games doesn’t mean the Front Range is without a rooting interest. Even before the club was founded in 1995, the Colorado Rapids have been represented in some form at almost every World Cup since 1990. This year, the club will have one current player and a few former…
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Where to watch the World Cup in Denver
World Cup fever has hit the Mile High. Even though Denver wasn’t selected as a host city, there are still plenty of places to gather with fellow footy fans to enjoy the festivities. The tournament starts Thursday and runs through July 19. The tournament has expanded to 48 teams, which means even more soccer to…
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U.S. Northern Command, Hotel Polaris host summit in preparation for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Colorado Springs is serving as a stop on the way to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Starting Tuesday, the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is hosting more than 200 people in a two-day “11 Cities Summit” at Hotel Polaris in support of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup. Participants include representatives from…