Community soccer festival brings fans together in South Florida

A three-day community soccer festival is bringing players and fans together from across South Florida this weekend.

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Miami leaders gather for FIFA World Cup Host Committee Gala

All eyes were on the Faena in Miami Beach on Thursday night as key international, national and local figures gathered for the FIFA World Cup Host Committee Gala.

‘Super Bowl for 45 days straight’: South Florida braces for economic boost ahead of World Cup

Signs of soccer’s biggest competition are already appearing across South Florida as officials and business owners prepare for an expected tourism surge tied to the FIFA World Cup.

Emilio Estefan contributes song to FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack

Excitement continues to build in Miami as the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, and the tournament’s soundtrack is getting a South Florida touch.

How the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage could unfold

The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts in less than two weeks, and every participating country has released its roster for the tournament.

Lawmakers approve $16M for drone detection ahead of World Cup in South Florida

In a matter of minutes during a budget hearing in Tallahassee, lawmakers signed off on a $16 million advance for FIFA security equipment for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement -- not for drones, but for the ability to detect them.

Local protesters demand protections for workers ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup in South Florida

Protesters are pushing for promises to be kept as pressure builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Immigration concerns prompt travel alert ahead of World Cup matches in Miami Gardens

A broad coalition of civil rights and immigrant advocacy groups has issued a travel alert warning international visitors ahead of upcoming World Cup matches in South Florida, citing concerns about immigration enforcement and civil liberties.

White House appointee explains FIFA World Cup preparations in Miami-Dade

President Donald Trump’s appointee to lead the White House task force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 said he expects the matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami-Dade County will result in an economic output of at least $3 billion.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A: Mexico to play opener on June 11

FIFA announced Mexico’s national team is part of the World Cup’s Group A, and the team’s first matches will be on June 11, June 18, and June 24.

FIFA draws 12 groups for World Cup 2026; Trump accepts soccer’s top peace prize

The FIFA World Cup will have 48 teams in 12 groups of four. The U.S. is in Group D. Mexico is in Group A. Canada is in Group B.

‘It’s like 7 Super Bowls’: Miami’s Bayfront Park to host FIFA World Cup fan festival

The FIFA World Cup 26 Miami Host Committee has officially chosen Bayfront Park as the home of the FIFA Fan Festival Miami, the city’s main celebration during the tournament.

FIFA, Achieve Miami team up to bring soccer, education to students in underserved communities

As the FIFA Club World Cup plays out at Hard Rock Stadium, hundreds of local students were given a reason to cheer — and kick — a little closer to home.

FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee co-chair on Hard Rock Stadium game: ‘We are putting the band back together’

FIFA announced on Sunday that the game for third place in the 2026 World Cup will be at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami-Dade County.