Seattle is projected to receive a $929 million economic boost from hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Lumen Field. The event is expected to create over 20,000 jobs and generate over $100 million in tax revenue, benefiting the hospitality and tourism sectors. Local organizers are committed to distributing this wealth throughout the community.
Brazil secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Peru in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match, solidifying their position in the top four with a convincing performance. Raphinha starred with a brace, while Andreas Pereira and Luiz Henrique also found the back of the net.
Dutch striker Memphis Depay joins Corinthians, aiming to bring European stars to Brazil before the 2026 World Cup. He believes the Brazilian league’s potential is ready to be showcased globally, a notion supported by his advisors Neymar and Vinicius Junior.
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Colombia due to a high-ankle injury sustained in July. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is currently recovering in Miami, but is yet to be cleared for a return to action.
Argentina, the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions, will travel to Barranquilla to face Colombia in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifier. The match will be played on September 11th at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, with Argentina currently leading the qualifying table and Colombia in third place. Despite the absence of star player Lionel Messi due to injury, Argentina will look to maintain their strong form. The top six teams in the CONMEBOL qualifying group will secure direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will participate in an inter-confederation play-off.
Five-time world champions Brazil will look to rebound from a disappointing Copa America performance when they host Ecuador in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on September 7th. Brazil is currently struggling in the CONMEBOL standings, while Ecuador seeks to maintain their position despite a recent penalty for using a falsified document in the previous qualification cycle.
Argentina secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Chile in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, extending their lead at the top of the South American standings. Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez, and Paulo Dybala scored the goals in a dominant performance for the reigning Copa America champions.
