Fan-favorite Oakland sports bar making its grand re-opening

The popular sports bar, Oakland Athletic Club, is making its grand return to the public on Thursday, just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup fans begin arriving at Bay Area airports

World Cup fans will soon be arriving from across the globe to watch matches at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, and local airports are debuting new features to welcome the influx of international visitors.

Team Paraguay draws large crowd for open practice at San Jose State University

Soccer fever has officially taken over the Bay Area with World Cup play just three days away. A large crowd gathered at San Jose State University this afternoon to watch Team Paraguay during an open community practice session.  

USMNT gets promising sign as Chris Richards completes first full practice since injuring ankle

United States Men’s National Team top defender Chris Richards returned to a full training session Monday, providing a massive boost to the squad just five days before its opening World Cup match.

2026 FIFA World Cup predictions from KTVU newsroom

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, and ahead of the historic kickoff, the KTVU newsroom is making their predictions on who will lift the golden trophy.

World Cup 2026: These players competing in the soccer tournament play for professional clubs

With the 2026 World Cup just days away, here is a complete guide to the soccer club teams that Team USA’s players call home when they aren't wearing the stars and stripes on the global stage.

World Cup travel trends
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Millions of soccer fans are headed to World Cup host cities in North America, and new data show many international visitors are choosing Canada and Mexico over the United States. Katy Nastro, travel expert for Going.com, gives insight.

Paraguay arrives in San Jose, sets up basecamp ahead of USA Opener

The FIFA World Cup begins this Thursday with Mexico opening the tournament against South Africa, and the Bay Area is officially taking center stage as a hub for international teams.

USMNT shows poise in friendly loss to Germany days away from World Cup

The friendly matches are over, the stage is officially set, and the only question remaining is whether the U.S. Men’s National Team is ready to meet the moment.

Bay Area officials say region ready for World Cup

Bay Area officials say they are prepared to safely manage hundreds of thousands of visitors as the region prepares to host its first FIFA World Cup matches in just over a week.

Bay Area transit systems prepare for World Cup surge
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Bay Area officials say transportation, security and emergency response plans are in place ahead of the region’s first FIFA World Cup matches, which begin in just over a week.

World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

The 2026 World Cup ceremonies are taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will celebrate sports and soccer, while representing the host nations' cultures.

The Final Countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026 | Futbol HQ
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Around the country and coast-to-coast, we check in the host cities counting down to the kick-off of FIFA World Cup 2026 - starting in less than one week!

State Department issues travel warning ahead of 2026 World Cup

The U.S. State Department is urging Americans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to exercise increased caution while traveling, citing concerns about terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Bay Area watch parties and events

WATCH PARTY GUIDE: The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11. Here's a guide to watch parties and events happening in the Bay Area.