Soccer

Miami’s World Cup Fan Fest in jeopardy amid federal funding delays

Miami’s planned FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at Bayfront Park could be in trouble as organizers wait on millions of dollars in federal security funding.

MLS Cup champions Inter Miami begin preseason tour in Peru

The reigning Major League Soccer Cup champions, Inter Miami CF, will begin their 2026 Champions Tour preseason Saturday in Peru.

White House appointee explains FIFA World Cup preparations in Miami-Dade

President Donald Trump’s appointee to lead the White House task force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 said he expects the matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami-Dade County will result in an economic output of at least $3 billion.

Fort Lauderdale police video shows men linked to South American theft group stalking Colombian soccer players

Body-worn camera video exclusively obtained by Local 10 shows the moments police detained men accused of following two members of the Colombian national soccer team days before a big match in Fort Lauderdale against New Zealand.

Messi receives 2nd MLS MVP award, young talent competes in new Messi Cup

Inter Miami is celebrating Lionel Messi on Tuesday after the Major League Soccer Cup victory on Saturday at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

Miami Gardens to host key World Cup matchups, including Brazil–Scotland and Portugal–Colombia

The four World Cup group-stage matches taking place at Hard Rock Stadium were confirmed Saturday.

Haiti’s long-awaited World Cup return comes with formidable Group C challenge

With the 2026 World Cup draw taking place Friday, Haiti learned which opponents it will face in next summer’s tournament.

Inter Miami hosts Vancouver in MLS Cup Final

Inter Miami CF will play in the MLS Cup Final for the first time in club history when the Vancouver Whitecaps travel to Chase Stadium for the match Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

World Sevens Tournament debuts in Fort Lauderdale with fast pace and big prize pool

Players and fans from around the world are arriving in Fort Lauderdale as the World Sevens Football Tournament makes its North American debut on Friday.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A: Mexico to play opener on June 11

FIFA announced Mexico’s national team is part of the World Cup’s Group A, and the team’s first matches will be on June 11, June 18, and June 24.

FIFA draws 12 groups for World Cup 2026; Trump accepts soccer’s top peace prize

The FIFA World Cup will have 48 teams in 12 groups of four. The U.S. is in Group D. Mexico is in Group A. Canada is in Group B.

World Cup draw nears as qualifying picture clears for 2026 tournament

With the second-to-last FIFA World Cup qualifying matches complete, there is now a clearer picture of how the groups may look for the 2026 tournament in North America.

Messi scores but Nashville staves off MLS Cup elimination in Game 2 win over Inter Miami

Lionel Messi scored a late goal but sixth-seeded Nashville beat No. 3 seed Inter Miami 2-1 in Game 2 of the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs on Saturday night.

Messi nets hat trick in Inter Miami’s 5-2 win over Nashville

Inter Miami CF traveled to Nashville for its final regular-season game of the 2025 Major League Soccer season on Saturday night.

‘It’s like 7 Super Bowls’: Miami’s Bayfront Park to host FIFA World Cup fan festival

The FIFA World Cup 26 Miami Host Committee has officially chosen Bayfront Park as the home of the FIFA Fan Festival Miami, the city’s main celebration during the tournament.

Fort Lauderdale United dominate first place Dallas Trinity

Fort Lauderdale United FC hosted top-seeded Dallas Trinity FC on Saturday evening, and from start to finish, it was a one-sided affair in favor of the home side.

Fort Lauderdale United FC draws with Carolina Ascent FC

Fort Lauderdale United FC hosted Carolina Ascent FC in its second game of the season.

Fort Lauderdale United FC kicks off season with 3-3 draw against Lexington SC

Fort Lauderdale United FC kicked off its season Saturday with a six-goal thriller against Lexington SC.

Rodríguez nets first MLS goal to salvage draw for Inter Miami

Inter Miami traveled to Washington, D.C., on Saturday to face D.C. United.

Inter Miami trades Callender to Charlotte, sells Redondo to Elche

Inter Miami’s former starting goalkeeper, Drake Callender, was traded to Charlotte FC on Wednesday.

Fort Lauderdale United FC set to kick off new season, with all matches airing live on Local 10

Professional women’s soccer is getting ready to make its return to South Florida as Fort Lauderdale United FC opens its highly anticipated 2025–26 USL Super League season on Aug. 23.

Orlando crushes Messi-less Inter Miami in Florida derby

Inter Miami visited in-state rival Orlando City for the Florida derby on Sunday — and things went south quickly.

No Messi, no problem; Inter Miami advances to the next round of Leagues Cup

In the final game of the first round of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday, Inter Miami needed a win to advance to the quarterfinals.

Messi leaves Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup win with hamstring injury

In Inter Miami’s penalty shootout win over Club Necaxa, superstar Lionel Messi suffered a hamstring injury in the 11th minute, forcing him to leave the game.

Short-handed Inter Miami steal a point from FC Cincinnati

Inter Miami hosted second place FC Cincinnati in a rematch between the two Eastern Conference power houses.

Inter Miami makes it 4 wins in a row in MLS as Lionel Messi makes history

Inter Miami stayed on the road Wednesday night as they faced off against the New England Revolution in an Eastern Conference battle.

WPLG Local 10 announces multi-year broadcast partnership with Fort Lauderdale United FC

WPLG Local 10 is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with Fort Lauderdale United FC, becoming the exclusive broadcast partner for the South Florida-based women’s professional soccer club.

Inter Miami makes history during their FIFA Club World Cup campaign

No one expected Inter Miami to make noise during the FIFA Club World Cup; the club went ahead and proved everyone wrong.

Fort Lauderdale United FC prepares for 1st-ever USL Super League final in Tampa

The professional soccer players of two Florida teams were training on Wednesday to make history this weekend.

Want a chance to meet Messi in Miami? Take your shot — literally

Lionel Messi’s new hydration drink, Más+ by Messi, has launched its first-ever “Trick Shot Challenge,” giving fans across the country — especially in South Florida — a shot at meeting the soccer icon himself.

Copa America final in Miami: Not everyone is happy about 25 minutes with Shakira

In a clash of interests, between athleticism and entertainment, Colombia’s national head coach said he was worried that the 25-minute half-time-show with Shakira could hurt players during the Copa America final.

Copa America final in Miami: Temperatures to lower tonight for Argentina vs. Colombia match

Argentina and Colombia fans should expect lower temperatures and a 10% chance of rain during the historic Copa America final match on Thursday night at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Copa America final in Miami: Loyal Argentina-Colombia fans wait outside hotels for a chance to see their teams

Soccer fans worldwide have their eyes on Miami ahead of the Copa América 2024 final on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium. Still, the most loyal local fans were in Dania Beach and Coral Gables — despite the high 106-degree peak heat index.

Copa America final in Miami: Fontainebleau’s watch party is by the pool

There were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens — but the resale prices were soaring.

Copa America final in Miami: Bandshell to host watch party for hundreds

The Rhythm Foundation, a non-profit cultural organization, announced planning a watch party for the Copa América final on Sunday night at the Miami Beach Bandshell if the weather permits.

Copa America final in Miami: Stadium low-level club tickets start at $5,620; upper-level tickets start at $1,624

Copa America final in Miami: Here are some facts about Argentina’s soccer team

The Copa América final is between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., on Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens.

Copa America final in Miami: Officials release safety tips for fans of Argentina, Colombia

Sunday will be extraordinary for the world’s billions of soccer fans who plan to watch four of the best teams compete in two finals. And it will be even more remarkable for the tens of thousands of fans who will witness the matches in person.

FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee co-chair on Hard Rock Stadium game: ‘We are putting the band back together’

FIFA announced on Sunday that the game for third place in the 2026 World Cup will be at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami-Dade County.

Passion for soccer fuels lawsuit against North Bay Village, mayor

In a 12-page lawsuit, World Eleven blames North Bay Village for The Argentine Football Association’s decision to cancel a franchise contract in April, which resulted in an ongoing contract dispute in Argentina’s judicial system, according to the lawsuit.