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How MetLife Stadium secured the World Cup final: Robert De Niro and ‘big dreamers’
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1416+ words) The World Cup trophy on display at MetLife Stadium for the final. Jordan Bank / FIFA via Getty Images For much of this summer’s World Cup, fans have been taken aback by the stadiums across North America. The heritage and crackling…...
Even at the house Jerry Jones built, Dallas Cowboys owner makes way for FIFA and its World Cup VVIPs
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (797+ words) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speaking after FIFA's 2024 announcement regarding 2026 World Cup match locations Omar Vega / Getty Images ARLINGTON, Texas — Overlooking midfield at AT&T Stadium is a private suite synonymous with its boss. Jerry Jones, the all-powerful owner of…...
England vs. Argentina to have ‘enhanced’ security and policing, says Atlanta PD
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (873+ words) Wednesday's match may be most high-risk of the World Cup, given the historical tensions between England and Argentina. Odd Andersen / AFP via Getty Images The Atlanta Police Department says it will “enhance” its “citywide public safety and security posture” ahead…...
Braves sign Andrew McCutchen, 18-year MLB veteran and NL MVP, to minor-league deal
2+ week, 2+ day ago (394+ words) Andrew McCutchen signed an MiLB deal with the Atlanta Braves after the Texas Rangers released him earlier this season. Bill Streicher / Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves are signing 18-year MLB veteran Andrew McCutchen to a minor-league deal Friday as the…...
Explaining why Sweden’s World Cup training base is crumbling around them: ‘What the hell happened?’
3+ week, 3+ day ago (399+ words) The Toyota Stadium is currently undergoing a $182 million renovation project. Paul Ellis / AFP via Getty Images Sweden’s World Cup training in Frisco, Texas had a strange backdrop on Wednesday. Graham Potter’s players were preparing for their final World Cup group…...
The World Cup and U.S. visas explained: Entry rules, travel bans and FIFA’s position
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1068+ words) While a star-studded opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City is the perfect way to start a World Cup across North America, much of the build-up to the tournament has been dominated by visa entry rules to the…...
Thousands of tickets remain available for USA World Cup opener vs. Paraguay; Will it sell out?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1339+ words) One of the gates at SoFi Stadium outside Los Angeles, where the U.S. will open the World Cup vs. Paraguay Scott Strazzante / Getty Images Thousands of tickets remain unsold for the United States’ high-priced World Cup opener, with data captured by…...
AT&T Stadium will have curtains up for late afternoon FIFA World Cup match
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (180+ words) The sunlight shining in to AT&T Stadium has affected play during several Dallas Cowboys games over the last few years and has become a controversial subject. Richard Rodriguez / Getty Images The curtains at AT&T Stadium will be up…...
Steelers’ Chris Boswell matches Brandon Aubrey as NFL’s highest-paid kicker: Source
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) Chris Boswell went 27-for-32 on field goal attempts in 2025. Joe Sargent / Getty Images Chris Boswell has been one of the NFL’s most consistent and clutch kickers. The Pittsburgh Steelers will now pay him like it. On Monday, Boswell and the…...