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As the 2026 World Cup opens, look back at when Soldier Field hosted some games the last time the U.S. had the World Cup, in 1994.

Soldier Field Was Home to World Cup Games and the Opening Ceremony the Last Time the U.S. Hosted the Tournament Chicago's Soldier Field hosted the opening ceremony and five games the last time the U.S. had the FIFA World Cup, in 1994.

But some Illinois leaders insist the effort to keep the team in the state is not over.

Chicago Bears Are ‘80% of the Way’ Toward Hammond Stadium: Sports Consultant The Chicago Bears will build their next stadium in Hammond, Indiana — maybe. The team made the announcement Friday after years of negotiations with Illinois state lawmakers over a deal to build a stadium in either Arlington Heights or on the Chicago lakefront.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King defended the school district in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday amid congressional criticism of CPS support for trans students and “ideological agendas.”

CPS CEO Macquline King Defends District in Testimony Before GOP-Led Congressional Committee Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King defended the school district amid congressional criticism of its support for trans students, the Black Student Success Plan and “ideological agendas.”