The current home of América, Raimundo Sampaio Stadium
The current home of América, Raimundo Sampaio Stadium, also known as Independência, was built in 1947 to host the 1950 World Cup
The current home of América, Raimundo Sampaio Stadium, also known as Independência, was built in 1947 to host the 1950 World Cup

America's name and colors were chosen by lot. On April 30, 1912, the girl Alda Meira, sister of one of the founders, took the little paper with the name América Foot-Ball Club, which later had the spelling changed. The same process was used to define green and white as the team colors. The year after the foundation, the black of the shorts also became part of the team's official colors...
Sunday, July 19, 2026, became part of FIFA World Cup history. In front of a packed stadium in New York/New Jersey, Spain and Argentina faced off in the tournament's grand final. In a match of outstanding technical quality, decided by the finest of margins and after extra time, Spain edged Argentina 1-0 to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy.
Spain 1 x 0 Argentina
New York/New..
Sunday, July 5, 2026 delivered plenty of excitement in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Brazil and Mexico were eliminated in closely contested matches, while Norway and England secured their places in the quarterfinals.
Brazil 1 x 2 Norway
New York/New Jersey, USA – 4:00 PM (local time)
Brazil was eliminated by Norway 2-1 in a match highlighted by the Norwegians' efficiency. Despite..
Friday, July 10, 2026 continued the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with one of the tournament’s most anticipated matchups. In a balanced and exciting contest, Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to secure a place in the semifinals.
Spain 2 x 1 Belgium
Los Angeles, USA – 12:00 PM (local time)
Spain confirmed its collective strength by overcoming Belgium 2-1 in a match marked by balance and..
Saturday, July 11, 2026 completed the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals and determined the final two teams advancing to the semifinals. Argentina and England secured their places after defeating Switzerland and Norway, respectively.
Norway 1 x 2 England
Miami, USA – 5:00 PM (local time)
England confirmed its favoritism with a 2-1 victory over Norway in a closely contested match that..
Thursday, July 9, 2026 opened the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with a high-level showdown. France confirmed its status as the favorite by defeating Morocco 2-0 and securing a place in the semifinals.
France 2 x 0 Morocco
Boston, USA – 4:00 PM (local time)
The French team controlled most of the match and showed efficiency in overcoming Morocco’s solid defensive organization. With..
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 determined the first finalist of the FIFA World Cup. In a high-level European classic, Spain defeated France 2-0 to secure its place in the tournament's final.
France 0 x 2 Spain
Dallas, USA – 2:00 PM (local time)
Spain confirmed its outstanding campaign by defeating France 2-0 with a composed and dominant performance. Controlling possession for most..
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 marked the start of the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, with two hard-fought matches deciding the first semifinalists. Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2, while Switzerland advanced after beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw.
Argentina 3-2 Egypt
Atlanta, USA
Argentina secured a place in the semifinals with a 3-2 victory over Egypt. The South American..
Monday, July 6, 2026 saw two more teams book their places in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Spain and Belgium advanced after defeating Portugal and the United States, respectively.
Spain 1 x 0 Portugal
Dallas, USA – 2:00 PM (local time)
Spain lived up to expectations by defeating Portugal 1-0 in a hard-fought Iberian derby. In a match with few clear-cut chances, the Spaniards..
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, determined the second finalist of the FIFA World Cup. England and Argentina faced off in Atlanta in one of the most iconic rivalries in world football. In a closely contested and thrilling match, Argentina claimed a 2-1 victory to book its place in the World Cup final.
England 1 x 2 Argentina
Atlanta, USA – 3:00 PM (local time)
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Saturday, July 18, 2026, featured the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff. In Miami, France and England delivered a thrilling encounter filled with goals and excitement from start to finish. England came out on top with a 6-4 victory, ending its World Cup campaign by claiming the bronze medal.
France 4 x 6 England
Miami, USA – 5:00 PM (local time)
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