The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, with a matchup between host nation Mexico and Group A challenger South Africa. In 2010, South Africa became the first African nation to host a World Cup.

USA Gymnastics is facing a new lawsuit alleging failure to protect athletes from coach Sean Gardner's sexual abuse despite 2017 reports to SafeSport.

The United States men's national team will play Belgium, Portugal and Germany in its final friendlies before the World Cup.

THE World Cup draw sees England play Croatia, Panama and Ghana in the group stages – while Scotland will face Brazil. The revamped tournament sees 48 teams travel to the United States,

Versant Entertainment president Val Boreland reveals her plans for USA, E! and Oxygen, among other networks, as they split from NBCUniversal.

"Sure, winning is fun, but having fun is the most important thing," said Marcelio Ramos, a Brazil native who lives in Berkeley.