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FIFA World Cup on ABC is the branding used for presentations of the FIFA World Cup produced by the American Broadcasting Company television network in the United States. ABC first broadcast World Cup matches in 1970, when they aired week-old filmed highlights shown on ABC's Wide World of Sports. ABC next broadcast the 1982 FIFA World Cup Final.
The 1950 World Cup in Brazil was the next World Cup appearance for the United States, as it withdrew in 1938 and the tournament was not held again until 1950 due to World War II. The U.S. lost its first match 3–1 against Spain, but then won 1–0 against England at Independência Stadium in Belo Horizonte.
The defending World Cup champions were formerly granted an automatic spot in the Cup finals field. As of the 2006 tournament, this berth is no longer guaranteed. [13] However, no defending World Cup champion has yet failed to qualify. Automatic berths have never been given for defending World Cup runners-up.
Mark your calendars, soccer fans: The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts in 500 days. FIFA expects at least 5 million fans to attend World Cup matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with at ...
In the Confederations Cup, the United States finished in third place in both 1992 and 1999, and were runner-up in 2009. The United States appeared in their first intercontinental tournament final at the 2009 Confederations Cup. [4] In the semifinals, the United States upset top ranked Spain 2–0, to advance to the final.
World Cup Q 49 Mexico: November 13, 1960 0–3 World Cup Q 50 Colombia: February 5, 1961 0–2 Friendly 51 England: May 27, 1964 0–10 Friendly 52 Mexico: March 7, 1965 2–2 World Cup Q: 53 Mexico: March 12, 1965 0–2 World Cup Q 54 Honduras: March 17, 1965 1–0 World Cup Q 55 Honduras: March 21, 1965 1–1 World Cup Q 56 Israel
Football tournament FIFA World Cup final Founded 1930 ; 95 years ago (1930) Current champions Argentina (3rd title) Most successful team(s) Brazil (5 titles) The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The championship ...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was chosen to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the first time a World Cup has been shared by three host nations. [90] The 2026 tournament will be the biggest World Cup ever held, with 48 teams playing 104 matches.