World Cup matches coincide with MLB games across major cities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The ongoing World Cup features matches in 16 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with several cities also home to Major League Baseball teams. Kansas City hosts six World Cup games in the same area as the Royals' ballpark, leading players like Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol to take advantage of off days to attend matches. In Texas, the Rangers are engaging with soccer fan culture as they play near AT&T Stadium, which is hosting nine World Cup matches. The cross-scheduling creates unique opportunities for baseball and soccer fans alike this summer., MLB teams in Philadelphia, New York, and Los Angeles are also adjusting their schedules to accommodate these international games.
- •Kansas City Royals share area with World Cup matches.
- •Texas Rangers ride soccer energy near AT&T Stadium.
- •Cardinals manager Marmol aims to attend a World Cup match.
- •Phillies take a break during Brazil's match at Lincoln Financial Field.
- •World Cup spans nearly six weeks, involving teams from 48 nations.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup, bringing fans and soccer energy to The Show
"The international soccer tournament, held every four years, is ongoing at 16 sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Kansas City, where the Cardinals open a three-game series Thursday, is hosting six World Cup matches at the NFL stadium in the same complex with the Royals' ballpark.
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