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The United States will open the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12.
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The 16 host stadiums for the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.
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Javier Aguirre should build a well-structured, versatile roster to maximize Mexico’s potential in the 2026 World Cup.
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The year before the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought plenty of unforgettable moments.
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The retired Brazilian fullback’s entourage have provided an update on his condition.
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Houston appears set to move the Connecticut franchise, despite other ownership groups attempting to relocate the team to Boston and Hartford.
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