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Favian Renkel
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Soccer Journalist — Sports Illustrated, Yahoo, OneFootball, Forbes, Leagues Cup
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Phase 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket draw is now officially OPEN.

The results of the draw will be announced no earlier than 7 November 2025.

#WorldCup2026 #FIFA #WorldCup
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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THREE WORLD CUP TICKET DRAWS HAVE BEEN ADDED

Domestic Ticket Draw | November 12th

Early Ticket Draw | November 17th

Random Selection Draw | After December 5th

#FIFAWCQ2026 #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup2026 #FIFAWC #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #USMNT
October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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In the 72 hours following his LAFC signing, Son Heung-Min was the top-selling athlete across the Fanatics Network for jersey sales. He now ranks second all-time in MLS consumer product sales, behind only Lionel Messi.

#LAFC #MLS #Son
October 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Lionel Messi: “It makes me really happy to stay here and to continue with this project that, besides being a dream, has become a beautiful reality — playing in this stadium, at Miami Freedom Park. Since I arrived in Miami, I’ve been very happy, so I’m truly glad to keep going here..."

#MLS #Messi
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Lionel Messi has agreed to a new deal that will keep him with Inter Miami through the 2028 Major League Soccer season.

Since arriving in 2023, the Argentine star has recorded 71 goals in 82 appearances for the club.

#InterMiamiCF #Messi
October 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Son Heung-Min and Thomas Müller have provided a +182% lift in impressions and +193% lift in engagements since joining across MLS, LAFC, and Vancouver Whitecaps channels.

#MLS #VWFC #LAFC
October 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Even though Heung-min Son joined midway through the season, the South Korean international is eligible for MLS Newcomer of the Year.

#MLS #LAFC
October 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Bruce Arena talked up the team’s progress, but also said there “at least 6 games” where they dropped points that they shouldn’t have. Said they weren’t consistent enough. He also had this gem. “The salary cap is always challenging…I’m going to call into Inter Miami and see how they do it.” #Quakes74
October 19, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Joe Lacob with San Jose Earthquakes President Jared Shawlee.

#Quakes74 #MLS
October 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Owner of the Golden State Warriors and potential San Jose Earthquakes buyer Joe Lacob is in attendance for the club’s final match of the season.

#MLS #Quakes74 #BayArea
October 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Unless Denis Bouanga has a legendary night versus the Rapids tonight, Lionel Messi is your 2025 MLS Golden Boot Winner.

#MLS #InterMiamiCF #Messi
October 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Lionel Messi gets his first MLS hat trick of the season and wraps up the MVP conversation.

Messi will be the first to win back to back MVPs in MLS.

#MLS #Messi
October 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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President Donald Trump: "We can take them away. I love the people of Boston. And I know the games are sold out, but the mayor is not good... If somebody’s doing a bad job, and if I feel there’s unsafe conditions, I would call Gianni [Infantino]…”
October 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Reports indicate that Christian Pulisic could miss a month due to the hamstring injury he sustained against Australia. But a source tells ESPN that the return of Pulisic (& Weston McKennie) to Europe has been delayed, and he has yet to have a scan on the injury. #usmnt

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Reports: Milan fears injured Pulisic out a month
AC Milan and United States star Christian Pulisic is headed back to Italy after international duty with a hamstring injury, and although the U.S. winger still has to be fully evaluated by his club, re...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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According to sources, you must re-register for each World Cup ticket draw. Being denied in the Visa Presale draw does not prevent you from signing up for future draws. The same rules apply to all draws: a maximum of four tickets per match and 40 tickets for the tournament.

#WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup
October 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Per Sources: There will be two additional early ticket draws, followed by a final ticket draw after the World Cup group stage draw.

#FIFA #WorldCup2026 #WorldCup #FIFAWC2026
October 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Per Sources: All FIFA World Cup ticket draws will follow the same process as the VISA Presale Draw. After signing up, you will receive a scheduled time window to purchase your tickets.

#WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #2026WorldCup #USMNT #FIFA #WorldCup2026
October 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Fans from the three host nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico, respectively — have led the way in ticket purchases. England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina and France follow in that order to complete the top ten countries for ticket sales.

#WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #FIFA
October 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Fans who missed out on the FIFA World Cup Visa presale will get another chance soon. On Monday, October 27, the Early Ticket Draw opens, offering single-match tickets for all 104 games, plus venue and team-specific options.

#WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #2026WorldCup #USMNT #FIFA #WorldCup2026
October 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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In previous years, in the VIP section, teams warm up and walk through, giving you the chance to get right up to the players and even chat with them.

Easily one of the best-kept secrets in the industry, this is an excellent opportunity for fans to interact with their favorite players.
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Coachella Valley Invitational Returns as Top Preseason Soccer Showcase Featuring MLS and NWSL Clubs, February 7-21, 2026

#MLS #NWSL
October 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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AAdvantage members could have used their miles to score tickets to FIFA World Cup 26 matches.

The starting asking price for the final was 965,000 miles, roughly equivalent to $12,545.

#FIFA #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #Visa #FIFAWorldCup2026
October 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Coachella Valley Invitational Returns as Top Preseason Soccer Showcase Featuring MLS and NWSL Clubs, February 7-21, 2026

#MLS #NWSL
October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Sorry y’all! The awards started on Twitter, so that’s why it’s over there. Maybe one day we can do them on Bluesky as well!
October 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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If you didn’t win in the Visa Presale Draw, don’t worry. Another opportunity is coming soon. Oct 27th
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FIFA 2026 World Cup Visa Presale Rejection emails have started to go out.

#FIFA #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #Visa #FIFAWorldCup2026

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October 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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2026 World Cup Ticket Timeline

🔹 Sept 10-19, 2025: Visa Presale Draw
🔹 Oct 27-31, 2025: Early Ticket Draw
🔹 Dec 5, 2025: Final Draw
🔹 Mid-Dec 2025: Random Selection Draw
🔹 2026: Last-Minute Sales

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

#WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #2026WorldCup #USMNT #MLS #FIFA
October 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM