World Cup fever taking over Venice Beach with stars like Ronaldinho, Mbappe and Chicharito fueling soccer’s revolution

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe plays street soccer in Venice Beach, Calif. ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. VBFC/Gio Garcia On any given Sunday afternoon, the soundtrack of Venice Beach isn’t the ...
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How Vancouver’s street soccer culture is booming before the 2026 World Cup

As Vancouver prepares for the 2026 World Cup, Sunset Beach FC is helping fuel a rising street soccer culture rooted in community and identity. VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Players spill over the ...