With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there’s an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.
Listen: Nashville embraces Japan’s World Cup team
Fans from around the country flew into Nashville to watch, well, not a game, but a soccer practice.
What you need to know about Team Japan’s stay in Nashville for the FIFA World Cup
The Japanese Men’s National soccer team is coming to town. Known as the Samurai Blue, the team has hand selected Nashville as their Base Camp City.
39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here’s which squad will be closest to you
This week, FIFA finalized the list of where competitors will train during the tournament. Here’s a breakdown of the U.S. cities that are included.
Nashville to host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030
Nashville and its new Nissan Stadium will host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 in a decision that local officials are hailing as a historic event that will put a global spotlight on the city. The announcement came Tuesday after a decision at the NFL Spring League Meeting in Orlando.
Walk-up songs, big cheers and no strikeouts: Miracle Fields offer a new kind of baseball
Miracle Fields are a kind of accessible baseball diamond growing in popularity that can accommodate players with disabilities.
The Titans take receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4, trade up for edge rusher Keldric Faulk
The Tennessee Titans have taken Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall in the NFL draft, choosing to give quarterback Cam Ward someone to help immediately. The NFL’s highest-spending team in free agency added a bunch of players on defense in March for new coach Robert Saleh, who will be calling the schemes this upcoming season.
NashVillager Podcast: E-sports in the Midstate
How is next-level video gaming playing out in our area? Plus, a roundup of the news for March 10, 2026.
How ice climbers enjoyed the cold
Recent freezing temperatures gave local climbers the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and practice some things they learned long ago.
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