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FIFA World Cup Mania Resonating With Americans; 11 US Sites to Host Matches

The 2026 Cup final match is scheduled for June 19 at the New York New Jersey stadium.
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FIFA World Cup Mania Resonating With Americans; 11 US Sites to Host Matches
A general view shows the New York New Jersey Stadium (temporarily renamed from MetLife Stadium) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in East Rutherford, N.J., on May 29, 2026. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images
Donald Laible
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World Cup fever is running high, as next week soccer once again takes center stage as the sporting world’s obsession.

This quest for global supremacy happens every four years. From June 11 through July 19, the 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—with 11 of the 16 host cities spread throughout America, from Boston and New York/New Jersey to California and Washington.

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Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.