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New Jersey Enhances Alcohol Licensing Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation enhancing the state’s alcoholic beverage licensing framework to support operations at host venues in New Jersey as the state prepares for global sporting events including the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The legislation permits alcohol licensing […]

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Chelsea's Pedro Neto, bottom, and West Ham's Jarrod Bowen challenge for the ball during a Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Premier League returns to U.S. for Summer Series 2025

Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and West Ham United will be part of the second Premier League Summer Series in July and August with doubleheaders scheduled for Atlanta, Chicago and East Rutherford, New Jersey. Entering Monday’s action, Bournemouth is eighth in the league while Manchester United, Everton and West Ham occupy positions 14-15-16 in the table. […]

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The United States team celebrates after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

US-Mexico Bid for 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup Gets Clearer Path

A planned joint bid for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup from the United States and Mexico will be the front-runner as it would only face a rival bid from Africa, with FIFA on Wednesday excluding Europe from the contest. The U.S. and Mexico bid has been favored to win 2031 Women’s World Cup hosting […]

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05 March 2025: Monica Paul, President, North Texas FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee, and Eric Johnson, Dallas mayor, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup press conference in Dallas, Texas. Photo by James D. Smith/North Texas FWC

FIFA World Cup 26 International Broadcast Center to be hosted in Dallas

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas has been selected as the official hub for the FIFA World Cup 26 International Broadcast Centre, which will serve as the global broadcast operations home for the tournament. Dallas previously hosted the International Broadcast Center for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The IBC is the home […]

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Salt Lake City and Chapel Hill to Host Mexico Men’s National Soccer Team

The Mexican men’s soccer national team will play in two new locations against European opposition as part of its 2025 MexTour, days before the start of this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and Soccer United Marketing have announced that Mexico will open the 22nd annual MexTour on June 7 against Switzerland […]

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The FIFA World Cup Trophy on display before a press conference at Rockefeller Plaza in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Las Vegas Among Candidates to Host FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw

Las Vegas is emerging as a potential host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in December, industry sources have told SportsTravel, although no final decision has been taken and other unnamed cities are said to be still in contention. Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium has been a regular spot for Concacaf events, including the 2021 […]

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Orange County Sports Commission Partners with Orange County Soccer Club

The Orange County Sports Commission has announced a partnership with Orange County Soccer Club, the region’s only professional soccer team. The partnership will offer locals access to resident-only experiences throughout the season, team gear packages and ticket giveaways. To kick off the partnership, the OC Soccer Club — a founding member of the United Soccer […]

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MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., will host the championship game for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Tammy Murphy Named Board Chair for FIFA 2026 World Cup New York/New Jersey Host Committee

New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy has been named Chair of the 2026 FIFA World Cup New York/New Jersey Host Committee’s Board of Directors and Alex Lasry has been named chief executive officer to lead the committee on a day-to-day basis. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host eight matches in the 2026 […]

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