The FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11, to be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada — the first time in 32 years the U.S. will serve as a host nation.
Why it matters: More Americans are tuning into soccer ahead of the sport's most prestigious tournament, and youth soccer clubs hope the tournament spurs a rise in participation.
The pickleball craze— which saw widespread rapid growth in the pandemic and immediately afterwards — may be cooling off.
The big picture: The number of pickleball courts across the 100 most populous U.S. cities increased just 4% from 2025 to 2026. That's compared to 13% growth in 2025, and 14% in 2024.
