Lionel Messi surprised by US., Canada soccer boom ahead of 'special' MLS Cup

The Argentine leads Inter Miami against Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps in Saturday’s final.

FIFA World Cup draw live updates: United States to face Australia, Paraguay and winner of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo

Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.

World Cup draw sets US against Paraguay in opener, Argentina to face Algeria

WASHINGTON — All around the globe, eyes focused Friday on the stage where World Cup paths were sorted, nations’ names chosen one by one in a draw that determined Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their title defense against Algeria and the U.S. will open against Paraguay.

With World Cup schedule set, coaches prepare for the elements and 'red flags' in USA, Mexico and Canada

The luck of the draw is more than just who you play as coaches aim to navigate the issues North America presents

The World Cup is coming to North America: So in 2026, is it ‘football’ or ‘soccer’?

As the world descends on the USA, Canada and Mexico, it's time to fire up the age-old debate of what to call the beautiful game

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi admits US passion for soccer surprised him

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi says the passion for soccer in the U.S. has surprised him. He also discusses the MLS Cup final vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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Sheinbaum joins US President Trump and Canada PM Carney at the FIFA World Cup draw

President Sheinbaum joined Trump and Carney on the Kennedy Center stage in Washington for the FIFA World Cup draw.
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