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MLB ballparks are friendly neighbor to World Cup, bringing in soccer energy
MLB ballparks are friendly neighbor to World Cup, bringing in soccer energy
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MLB ballparks are friendly neighbor to World Cup, bringing in soccer energy
The tournament includes 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13 Major League Baseball teams.
By Stephen Hawkins | The Associated Press
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A general view of the field prior to the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri.
When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: “Can I make it to the soccer game?”
Not just any
soccer
game, a
World Cup
match.
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The international soccer tournament, held every four years, is ongoing at 16 sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Those include 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13
Major League Baseball
teams.
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…
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The World Cup is ongoing at 16 sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Those include 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13 MLB teams.
BY STEPHEN HAWKINS, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jun 16, 2026, 2:32 PM
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: “Can I make it to the soccer game?”
Not just any soccer game, a World Cup match.
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The international soccer tournament, held every four years, is ongoing at 16 sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Those include 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13 Major League Baseball teams.
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World Cup matches being played next door to MLB stadiums are providing unusual off days and split series for some baseball teams
ARLINGTON, Texas --When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: “Can I make it to the soccer game?”
Not just any soccer game, aWorld Cupmatch.
The international soccer tournament, held every four years, is ongoing at16 sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Those include 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13 Major League Baseball teams.
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. The Cardinals and Royals will be off Saturday, when Ecuador plays Curaçao.
“That is the goal, yes,” Marmol said when asked if he was going to that match.
Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and his wife, who played soccer at Old Dominion, plan to be there.
“It’s strange, but it’s special circumstances,” Pasquantino said. “It’s awesome that Kansas…
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ARLINGTON, Texas — When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: “Can I make it to the soccer game?”
Not just any soccer game, a World Cup match.
The international soccer tournament, held every four years, is ongoing at 16 sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Those include 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13 MLB teams.
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. The Cardinals and Royals will be off Saturday, when Ecuador plays Curaçao.
“That is the goal, yes,” Marmol said when asked if he was going to that match.
Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and his wife, who played soccer at Old Dominion, plan to be there.
“It’s strange, but it’s special circumstances,” Pasquantino said. “It’s awesome that Kansas City got access to World Cup games. So, however many years until the United States hosts again, we’ll be all right with some off days like that.”
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MLB ballparks are friendly neighbors to World Cup
MLB ballparks are friendly neighbors to World Cup
<p>ARLINGTON, Texas — When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: “Can I make it to the soccer game?”</p>
MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup | AP News
MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup | AP News
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A Washington State ferry comes in to dock at the Seattle ferry terminal in front of Lumen Field, left, and T-Mobile Park, right, with Mount Rainier visible at right, as the sun sets Oct. 29, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Fans of the Scotland men’s soccer team sing and dance before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Thousands of Scotland soccer fans take part in the Tartan Army March, making their way to Fenway Park ahead of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: “Can I make it to the soccer game?”
Not just any so…
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1×broadly confirmedWhen St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: 'Can I make it to the soccer game?'
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nbcdfw.com“When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: "Can I make it to the soccer game?"”
triblive.com“When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: "Can I make it to the soccer game?"”
abcnews.com“When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: "Can I make it to the soccer game?"”
sports.mynorthwest.com“When St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw his team had an unusual Saturday off during the season, and in the middle of a series, he had one question: "Can I make it to the soccer game?"”
1×broadly confirmedNot just any soccer game, a World Cup match.
other
nbcdfw.com“Not just any soccer game, a World Cup match.”
triblive.com“Not just any soccer game, a World Cup match.”
sports.mynorthwest.com“Not just any soccer game, a World Cup match.”
1×broadly confirmedThe international soccer tournament, held every four years, is ongoing at 16 sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
other
nbcdfw.com“The international soccer tournament, held every four years, is ongoing at 16 sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico.”
triblive.com“The international soccer tournament, held every four years, is ongoing at 16 sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico.”
sports.mynorthwest.com“The international soccer tournament, held every four years, is ongoing at 16 sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico.”
1×broadly confirmedThose include 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13 Major League Baseball teams.
other
nbcdfw.com“Those include 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13 Major League Baseball teams.”
triblive.com“Those include 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13 MLB teams.”
abcnews.com“Those include 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13 Major League Baseball teams.”
sports.mynorthwest.com“Those include 11 markets that are also home to a combined 13 Major League Baseball teams.”
1×broadly confirmedKansas City is hosting six World Cup matches at the NFL stadium in the same complex with the Royals’ ballpark.
other
triblive.com“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.”
abcnews.com“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.”
1×broadly confirmedThe Cardinals and Royals will be off Saturday, when Ecuador plays Curaçao.
other
triblive.com“The Cardinals and Royals will be off Saturday, when Ecuador plays Curaçao.”
abcnews.com“The Cardinals and Royals will be off Saturday, when Ecuador plays Curaçao.”
1×broadly confirmedThat is the goal, yes,” Marmol said when asked if he was going to that match.
other
triblive.com““That is the goal, yes,” Marmol said when asked if he was going to that match.”
abcnews.com““That is the goal, yes,” Marmol said when asked if he was going to that match.”
1×broadly confirmedRoyals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and his wife, who played soccer at Old Dominion, plan to be there.
other
triblive.com“Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and his wife, who played soccer at Old Dominion, plan to be there.”
abcnews.com“Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and his wife, who played soccer at Old Dominion, plan to be there.”
1×broadly confirmed“It’s strange, but it’s special circumstances,” Pasquantino said.
other
triblive.com““It’s strange, but it’s special circumstances,” Pasquantino said.”
abcnews.com““It’s strange, but it’s special circumstances,” Pasquantino said.”
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nbcdfw.com
“MLB ballparks are friendly neighbor to World Cup, bringing in soccer energy”
→ MLB ballparks are located in markets hosting World Cup matches.
sports.mynorthwest.com
“MLB ballparks are friendly World Cup neighbors, bringing fans to The Show”
→ MLB ballparks are located in markets hosting World Cup matches.
apnews.com
“Fans of the Scotland men’s soccer team sing and dance before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Boston.”
→ Soccer fans attended baseball games in Boston during the World Cup.
apnews.com
“Thousands of Scotland soccer fans take part in the Tartan Army March, making their way to Fenway Park ahead of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Boston.”
→ Soccer fans marched to Fenway Park ahead of a baseball game.