With World Cup exactly 1 year out, USMNT legends say pressure is turned up a notch
VP Vance says the U.S. is excited to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup but adds a friendly reminder to visiting countries: "When the time is up, they'll have to go home."
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Oakmont's lone tree offers reprieve for sun-kissed US Open fans
OAKMONT, Pennsylvania :Shortly beyond the third tee box at Oakmont Country Club sits the only tree on the interior of the course, a stately American elm whose sprawling branches provide the only reprieve from the blaring sun at this week's U.S. Open.
US begins uneasy World Cup countdown as Trump moves Marines to Los Angeles
NEW YORK :U.S. cities hosting next year's FIFA World Cup faced questions on Wednesday about how to reassure international fans concerned by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and travel ban as the year-to-go countdown began.
Not the US pastime, but 'beautiful game' grows for Americans ahead of World Cup
NEW YORK :With one year left to go until the 2026 World Cup, U.S. host cities and soccer fanatics hope the record-breaking quadrennial spectacle will elevate the "beautiful game" for American fans traditionally more keen on a different type of football.
NBA Finals 2025: Where Pacers land among league's most surprising runs - ESPN
When the Indiana Pacers host Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC), it will be the first Finals game in Indianapolis in a quarter century. Yet this Pacers' run is still ahead of schedule — if it was even scheduled at all.
What to know about the 2026 World Cup one year out
The World Cup kicks off one year from now and will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 23rd edition of soccer’s most prestigious tournament, which has been running since 1930, will be the biggest yet with 48 teams taking part. Here’s what to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. When is the 2026 World Cup The tournament will be played through June and July. It kicks off at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, with the final held July 19 at MetLife Stadium, which will be referred to as the New York New Jersey Stadium during FIFA’s tournament. How to get tickets for the 2026 World Cup Fans can register their interest in tickets through FIFA. Who will play in the 2026 World Cup So far, more than a dozen countries have booked their place in the 48-team tournament, including co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as defending champion Argentina. Japan, Iran, Jordan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Ecuador are also through. Sixteen teams will qualify from Europe — more than any other region. Africa will have nine teams and Asia eight, with both also getting a place in the playoffs. South America will have six teams qualifying directly and a playoff place.
Jets DE Johnson set for Week 1 return, eager to face Rodgers - ESPN
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson will make his long-awaited return from Achilles surgery against someone who knows that feeling — former teammate Aaron Rodgers, the new quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
It's time: Countdown clocks signal kickoff of men's FIFA World Cup 1 year away
The one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup starts Wednesday, with clocks to be unveiled to mark the occasion in Toronto, Vancouver and Niagara Falls.