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FILE - United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino walks off the field after the United States lost a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Belgium in Seattle, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Pochettino, appearing to cite Pulisic absence, says U.S. mindset must change

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

FILE - Los Angeles FC lead owner Larry Berg gestures during an interviewed at the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of the MLS, succeeding Don Garber

By Anne M. Peterson and Andrew Destin - Associated Press

FILE - Referee Anthony Taylor makes a call during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal in London, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton, File)

World Cup referee Anthony Taylor retires after 20 years and more than 800 matches in charge

Associated Press

Workers install grass during the pitch installation for FIFA World Cup 2026 at NYNJ Stadium, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

FIFA to sell pieces of turf from World Cup’s final match for $450

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

People walk past a mural of Lionel Messi by artist Leonel Garcia, which includes the names of local residents inscribed by them as a tribute to the soccer star, in Berazategui, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Goalllll! Messi mania overtakes Argentina as legend breaks scoring record

By Almudena Calatrava - Associated Press

CBP officers at the Galveston/Houston seaport have seized over $6 million worth of counterfeit goods for Intellectual Property Rights violations, including trademarks owned by FIFA. Image via @CBPCentralTX.

Fake World Cup merchandise seized by Houston, Miami customs agents

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

A general view of Arrowhead Stadium as it is rebranded as Kansas City Stadium, Monday, May 11, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer matches in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

What to know about the 16 stadiums hosting 2026 World Cup matches

Associated Press

FIFA President Gianni Infantino makes comments during the opening ceremony of the International Broadcast Center, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup

By Steven Sloan and Seung Min Kim - Associated Press

A section of a mural, known as the "Whaling Wall 82," created by artist Wyland, is visible as part of it on the right side of the building was painted over, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Artist Wyland suing FIFA, others after his Dallas whale mural is painted over

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Fans celebrate during the announcement of the United States men's national soccer team roster, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in New York, ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Uber to offer rides from World Cup matches held at certain U.S. host stadiums

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Soccer fan Joseph Pozdnakov has his photo taken during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour outside Truist Park before the Atlanta Braves host the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Atlanta. Eight FIFA World Cup soccer matches will be played in Atlanta.(AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

FIFA signs another World Cup sponsor deal with the gambling industry

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

A FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed on stage for a panel on the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament halftime show at the Global Citizen NOW summit, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

FIFA finally seals World Cup broadcast deal in China at just $60M

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

A World Cup group-stage match is pricing like a championship event

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

Referee Walter Lopez suspends the match due to discriminatory chants from the crowd during a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Mexico's America and the United States' Nashville SC in Mexico City, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Homophobic chant in Mexico stadiums looms as problem for World Cup

By Carlos Rodriguez - Associated Press

FILE - A Friday Dec. 1, 2017 file photo of the World Cup trophy placed on display during the 2018 soccer World Cup draw in the Kremlin in Moscow. Morocco has touted its limited threat from gun crime in a 2026 World Cup bidding proposal to take on the United States-led rival for the 2026 soccer showpiece. The North African nation highlights safety for visiting fans in bidding documents published by FIFA on Monday that do however show every stadium and training ground requires building work. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File)

Morocco touts gun safety in 2026 World Cup bid against US

By GRAHAM DUNBAR and ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Banned ex-FIFA head Blatter backs Morocco 2026 World Cup bid

By The Associated Press - Associated Press