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Seattle eyes more global sporting events after World Cup success
One day after the last Seattle-based match of the FIFA Men’s World Cup, civic leaders are “tantalized by the prospect of hosting other global sports events,” including the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, according to Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton of the SEATTLE TIMES. Seattle’s 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup loca...
N.Y./N.J. World Cup host chief expects to ‘break even’ from tournament
FIFA World Cup 2026 N.Y./N.J. Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry said that he expects the organization to “break even” from the soccer tournament. While appearing on Semafor’s “Compound Interest,” Lasry said, “Our job is not to make $20, $30 million. We are not a for-profit institution. I can run the ope...
USMNT’s World Cup run drives record betting handle
The USMNT’s run in its home World Cup led to “record soccer betting handle” and allowed American sportsbooks “to profit handsomely when it came to an end,” according to Doug Greenberg of ESPN.com. Monday night’s USMNT loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 “set the record for the most-bet soccer game in...
USMNT exit sends ticket prices tumbling, raises fan interest questions
American fans had the “utmost faith” in the USMNT to secure a historic place in the quarterfinal stage, but following their defeat Monday against Belgium, the price tag to see the would-be quarterfinal affair has “since plummeted by 67%, now at roughly $1,100 per ticket (as of Tuesday) for the cheap...
MLS downplays Messi, Son in All-Star roster announcement
MLS on Wednesday unveiled its full roster for the upcoming All-Star Game on July 29 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, a group that features 13 players named to 2026 World Cup rosters. The MLS players will compete against a team of All-Stars from Mexico’s Liga MX for the fifth time in six edit...
Report: Wimbledon pulled players’ comp tickets after media protest
Wimbledon “yanked the players comp tickets” after players decided to hold a media protest at the tournament over revenue sharing, according to SI’s Jon Wertheim. Wertheim, appearing on “The Varsity” podcast, noted “millions and millions of dollars are earmarked to complimentary tickets,” as there ar...
World Cup attendance tops 6 million as tournament reaches quarterfinals
Total World Cup attendance passed the 6 million mark during the Round of 16 as the tournament advances to the quarterfinals.
AT&T plans fan-focused, community boosting activations for WNBA All-Star Weekend
Building on its title sponsorship of the WNBA All-Star Game, AT&T is planning fan activations throughout the weekend in Chicago. AT&T will create a fan experience at Pioneer Court on Michigan Avenue, with the outdoor area offering the opportunity for fans to play on the court, meet WNBA star...
European lawmakers call for investigation into FIFA’s Infantino
Dozens of European lawmakers are “gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament” of FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his “involvement in the decision to permit” USMNT F Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card. FIFA lifted Balogun’s suspension after President Trump “i...
Two U.S. Soccer staffers suspended by FIFA ahead of Belgium match
USMNT team manager Sam Zapatka and USSF VP/Security Frank Pannell were “suspended by FIFA from Monday’s round of 16 game against Belgium.” Neither FIFA nor the U.S. Soccer Federation gave an explanation. USSF said that it was “not related to the successful effort to have” USMNT F Folarin Balogun’s r...
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