In 1999, the U.S. women’s soccer team captivated sports fans across the globe when it won the World Cup and became the first team in the female league to do so on home soil. The championship title was a pivotal moment for women’s sports that inspired a generation of young girls, among them Miranda Spencer … Read more
Toronto and Vancouver are set to get a tourism boost from the World Cup, but experts say fans and planners alike should be wary of overly rosy projections. FIFA announced on Sunday the two cities will host a combined total of 13 games, including Toronto hosting Canada’s first ever men’s World Cup match. Toronto Mayor … Read more
Disappointingly, fans with deeper pockets had the same idea. “I ended up watching the game at a nearby bar with a local Brazilian girl I’d just met,” says McNamara. Travis McNamara at the Australia vs Netherlands match during the 2014 World Cup in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Photo: Travis McNamara When he decided to attend the … Read more
Development for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already underway with selected venues across the host nations drawing up plans to be ready for hosting the tournament’s matches. The next World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the final scheduled for July 19th, 2026. The 16 venues and host … Read more
After months of petitions being signed by football fans all over the globe, the world’s best sportswear brand, Nike, agreed to sell England’s female goalkeeper shirts. The final of the 2022 UEFA European Championships marked the most-watched women’s football game on UK television. More than a record-breaking 87,100 fans attended the England Lionesses match against … Read more
