The 2026 World Cup is over, but the onslaught of soccer relentlessly rolls on | Leander Schaerlaeckens
Summary
The 2026 soccer World Cup just finished, but many soccer leagues and competitions in Europe, Mexico, and the United States have already started their new seasons or qualifying rounds. Soccer is a constant presence worldwide, with no real off-season, creating a nonstop cycle of games and tournaments.Key Facts
- The Scottish Premiership 2026-27 season begins soon, followed by the Dutch Eredivisie and England’s Carabao Cup.
- European club competitions like the Champions League and Conference League started qualifying matches on July 7.
- Liga MX in Mexico is partway through its Apertura season, and Major League Soccer (MLS) resumed its regular season on July 16.
- The soccer World Cup takes place every four years and brings people worldwide together watching the same games without overlap.
- The 2026 World Cup featured 48 teams, 50% more than the previous tournament.
- FIFA wants a World Cup every two years featuring 64 teams to have more soccer events.
- Outside the World Cup, soccer is always ongoing with many games, which can feel overwhelming and less exciting to some fans.
- Attendance for some recent soccer games in the US has been low, showing possible fan fatigue or less interest in preseason matches.
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