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Solar panels are visible outside of Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 8, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin

By Jennifer McDermott - Associated Press

FILE - PSG fans cheer for their team before the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary, May 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru, File)

Heat and alcohol: World Cup fans need to take precautions and ‘hydrate or diedrate’

By Dorany Pineda - Associated Press

A soldier from the Mexican Army's anti-drone squadron displays equipment and tactics to be used during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during a media presentation in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

From the skies to the streets, feds are bracing for World Cup threats across 11 U.S. cities

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Iran's players pose for photographers prior to a friendly soccer match between Iran and Gambia, in Antalya, southern Turkey, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun

Associated Press

Jarbas Meneghini Carlini poses for a photo holding FIFA World Cup trophy replicas he made, at his home in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Brazilian artisan crafts replica World Cup trophies to the joy of locals and celebrities alike

By Eléonore Hughes - Associated Press

From left, Kaká, Hugh Evans, Shakira, and Gianni Infantino pose for a photo after a panel on the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament halftime show during the Global Citizen NOW summit, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

By James Pollard - Associated Press

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)

Security concerns, responses reviewed by federal intelligence officials ahead of World Cup

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

FILE - Qatar's Sebastian Soria celebrates after scoring a goal, during the World Cup qualifying soccer match between South Korea and Qatar, at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

At 42, Qatar forward Sebastian Soria could become oldest outfield player at a World Cup

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

FILE - Colombian singer Shakira rehearses a day ahead of her free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, on May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado, File)

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’

By Maria Sherman - Associated Press

People wait in a TSA security line at Terminal A of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, N.J., U.S., Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Record airport security lines among long list of DHS shutdown impacts

By Lindsey McPherson - The Washington Times

Royal Melbourne to host World Cup in November

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

S&P warns Russia on high costs for 2018 World Cup

By LYNN BERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 25, 2010 file photo, competitors make their way from the finish area at the London Marathon. Determined to put on a show of "solidarity" for Boston, London Marathon organizers will stage the race on Sunday, April 21, 2013. The British capital has long been a top target for terrorists, and these concerns have only intensified after harrowing scenes from the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2013,where bombs killed three people and injured more than 170. (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi, File)

Security in focus at worldwide sporting events after Boston Marathon bombing

By Stephen Wilson - Associated Press

Klinsmann: Tim Howard remains top US goalkeeper

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

President Barack Obama, center is presented with the LA Galaxy team jersey by captain Landon Donovan, left, and head coach Bruce Arena, right, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, honoring the Stanley Cup hockey champion Los Angeles Kings and the Major League Soccer champion LA Galaxy. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Landon Donovan ready to work way back to U.S. national team

Associated Press

Mexico's Javier Hernandez, left, and United States' Matt Besler vie for the ball during a 2014 World Cup qualifying match at the Aztec stadium in Mexico City, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Christian Palma)

U.S., Mexico play to a scoreless draw in World Cup qualifying

Associated Press

Costa Rica forward Alvaro Saborio (9) and United States defender Clarence Goodson (21) go after the ball during the second half of a World Cup qualifier soccer match in Commerce City, Colo., Friday, March 22, 2013. The United States beat Costa Rica 1-0. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

U.S., Mexico meet in World Cup qualifier

Associated Press

United States forward Clint Dempsey (8) and goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) celebrate their 3-1 win over Guatemala in their World Cup qualifying soccer match in Kansas City, Kan., Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

U.S. soccer to face Germany at RFK Stadium on June 2

The Washington Times

In this 2013 photo provided by Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn, golfer Tiger Woods and skier Lindsey Vonn pose for a portrait. Two months after rumors began circulating in Europe, Woods and Vonn posted separate items on their Facebook pages Monday, March 18, 2013, to announce their relationship. (AP Photo/Courtesy Tiger Woods/Lindsey Vonn)

Tiger Woods, Lindsey Vonn dating, they confirm via Facebook

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

World Cup, now British Open: Bravo South Africa!

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press