Fields of Green

By RICK LOOMIS and JACK BELL from NYT Sports When the economy soured a few years ago, a New Jersey turf farm put its product to use — and helped keep itself afloat — by hosting soccer tournaments. Now it’s become a regular thing.https://nyti.ms/2zmiaXO

World Cup 2026 Vote Live: North America vs. Morocco Updates

By ANDREW DAS and TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports FIFA’s vote for the 2026 World Cup hosting rights comes down to a joint bid from the United States, Mexico and Canada, and a solo bid from Morocco. Stay here for live updates.https://nyti.ms/2l4O4Or

Saudi Arabia Emerges as Key Power Player in Soccer

By TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports With major decisions on the horizon for FIFA, Saudi Arabia has come off the sidelines and is attempting to exert influence.https://nyti.ms/2rRXZuu

For Second Time in a Week, Trump Weighs In on World Cup Bidding

By JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports President Trump on Monday urged other countries to support North America’s bid and again implied there might be consequences for those who did not.https://nyti.ms/2jjP5Br

Morocco’s World Cup Bid: New Stadiums and ‘Very Low Gun Circulation’

By ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports The official summary of Morocco’s bid, released Monday, avoided specifics about the total price tag but seemed to take subtle digs at the rival North American bid.https://nyti.ms/2umh3ET

North American Bid for 2026 World Cup Includes 23 Cities

By ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports With official bid documents due at FIFA by Friday, the leaders of a North American bid for the 2026 tournament revealed a proposal to host matches in 23 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.http://nyti.ms/2tRHbqP

North American World Cup Bid Shuffles Leaders and Tactics

By ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports Sunil Gulati will relinquish his role as chairman of the effort to bring the 2026 tournament to the United States, Canada and Mexico.http://nyti.ms/2Fjxwi6