The New York Times – Travel:
Soccer lovers frustrated by public transportation will have another option to return to Boston, Dallas, Miami and New York from hard-to-reach stadiums.
Category: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
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Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show
The New York Times – Music:
The previous World Cup final drew more than 500 million live viewers. This year’s matchup is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
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New Yorkers to World Cup Fans: Please Don’t Walk to MetLife
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Instead of paying $150 for NJ Transit tickets to get to the stadium, some Europeans online are suggesting a scenic stroll through New Jersey’s interstates and swamps.
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Will the 2026 World Cup Bring Tourists Back to the U.S.?
The New York Times – Travel:
Travel restrictions, proposed social media searches and sky-high ticket prices are chasing away international soccer fans, but host cities are still hoping for a boon.
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Hesitant to Visit the U.S. for the World Cup? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times – Travel:
International soccer fans face hurdles like travel bans, long visa delays and high ticket prices for U.S. matches. Will they be enough to keep you away?
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2026 World Cup: FIFA Delays Have Cities Worried About Planning
The New York Times – Sports:
With about 1,000 days until the opening game of soccer’s showcase event, U.S. organizers are waiting for answers, and action, from the sport’s governing body.
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Jorge Vilda, Coach of Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team, Is Fired
The New York Times – Sports:
Players had accused the coach, Jorge Vilda, of outdated methods and controlling behavior. His boss, Luis Rubiales, is still embroiled in scandal over a nonconsensual kiss.
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Nike Says It Will Offer Mary Earps’s Goalkeeper Jersey
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After being criticized for not offering replicas of the jerseys worn by the English goalkeeper Mary Earps and others in the Women’s World Cup, Nike said limited quantities would be available.
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A World Away From the World Cup, Soccer With a Different Goal
The New York Times – Sports:
In dusty Australian towns a thousand miles from the nearest Women’s World Cup stadium, Indigenous leaders hope the sport can offer hope, and opportunity.