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Iran's Ehsan Hajisafi, left, arrives with his teammates for the World Cup soccer tournament in Tijuana, Mexico, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup

 

  1. Brazil right back Wesley is out of the World Cup with a thigh injury, and Éderson is replacing him

     

  2. Algeria extends national team coach Vladimir Petkovic before departing for US and start of World Cup

     

  3. The World Cup pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grass

     

  4. The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?

     
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  5. Soccer great Pelé’s legacy shines on in his one-time home ahead of the World Cup

     

  6. Iran’s soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

     
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  7. Sané, Havertz score as Germany beats US 2-1, heads to World Cup with 9-game winning streak

     

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

     

  9. Germany’s young midfield star Karl ruled out of World Cup after injury in training

     

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi, sitting, takes a break with teammates during practice for the FIFA World Cup soccer Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever

 
Spain's Lamine Yamal attempts a shot on goal during a World Cup qualifying round Group E soccer match between Turkey and Spain at Konya Buyuksehir stadium, in Konya, Turkey, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)

Teenager Lamine Yamal carries the responsibility of leading Spain at the World Cup

 
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring at the King Saud University Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, file)

From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccer

 
Argentina's Lionel Messi participates in a training session at Texas A&M's Ellis Field ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 international friendly between Argentina and Honduras on Friday, June 5, 2026, in College Station, Texas. (Meredith Seaver/College Station Eagle via AP)

Messi sits out Argentina’s friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain

 
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck, right, waves to fans as he leaves the field with forward Kai Havertz after Germany defeated the United States in an international friendly soccer match in Chicago, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Germany wins final World Cup tuneup without injured midfielder Lennart Karl

 
United States defenders Antonee Robinson, left, and Tim Ream celebrate after Robinson scored a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Germany in Chicago, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

United States feeling confident going into World Cup off tight loss against Germany

 
Akron Stadium, a 2026 FIFA World Cup venue, sits in Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)

Mexico City’s altitude poses a key challenge for teams at the 2026 World Cup

 
Canada's Derek Cornelius (13) and Republic of Ireland's Kevin O'Toole (7) vie for possession during first half of an International Friendly soccer match in Montreal, on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada settles for 1-1 draw with Ireland in final World Cup tune-up

 
England forwards Harry Kane, right, and Marcus Rashford work out during a training session for the national soccer team in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Tuesday, June 2, 2026, ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

 
England's head coach Thomas Tuchel looks on during a training session for the national soccer team in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Tuesday, June 2, 2026, ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

British World Cup power surge: Electricity spikes expected during England, Scotland matches

 
United States defender Chris Richards controls the ball during a friendly soccer match against Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming

 
Iran's players work out during a training session, in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Iran’s World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say

 
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, celebrates with teammates on an open top bus during a parade to celebrate the achievements of the Manchester City men's and women's teams this season in Manchester, Monday, May 25, 2026.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

World Cup players to earn $5,000 each day for clubs from $355M FIFA fund

 
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 cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error

 
Shakira enters 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)

Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies

 
Argentinian fans cheer before the the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)

Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year’s tournament, citing costs and politics

 
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Morocco players pose for a photo ahead of their World Cup group E qualifying soccer match against Niger at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo, File)

2022 semifinalist Morocco has more to prove at this year’s World Cup

 
Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic ties his shoe during a training session for the national soccer team Friday, June 5, 2026, in St. Louis, ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

 
Mexico's Raúl Jiménez celebrates after Serbia's Stefan Bukinac scored an own goal during an international friendly soccer match in Toluca, Mexico, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Mexico recovers from an early deficit to beat Serbia 5-1 in a World Cup warm-up match

 
Andrew Giuliani, head of the The White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, speaks to the press during a briefing, Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Miami, about security for the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Security planners brace for unprecedented threats as millions head to 11 US World Cup cities

 
Tim Payne, left, of the All Whites and Shihao Wei of China compete for the ball during the international soccer friendly between New Zealand and China in Wellington, New Zealand, Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Masanori Udagawa/Photosport via AP,File)

Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M

 
France's Kylian Mbappe in action during the international friendly soccer match between France and Ivory Coast in Nantes, France, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)

France stunned by Ivory Coast in World Cup warmup, Spain held by Iraq

 
Switzerland's Breel Embolo celebrates scoring during the international friendly soccer match between Switzerland and Jordan in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)

Swiss striker Breel Embolo can travel to US for World Cup after 2-day delay to get visa

 
Japanese national soccer players take part in a training session in Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Jorge Mendoza)

Pitch problems: Japan switches Monterrey training sites ahead of World Cup

 
Brazilian soccer player Neymar gives a thumbs up as he disembarks at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, June 2, 2026, as the team arrives ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Brazil says Neymar, sidelined by a calf injury, isn’t traveling for an exhibition game vs. Egypt

 
England forward Harry Kane stands near sprinklers during a training session for the national soccer team in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Tuesday, June 2, 2026, ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

 
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Argentina forward Lionel Messi works out during practice for the FIFA World Cup soccer Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup title

 
Canada defender Derek Cornelius, center, warms up during the selection camp for Canada’s national soccer team, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C., ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada hopes a pool of experienced players on the world stage translates to World Cup success

 
Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation Ceremony director Maria Laura Iascone, right, and Creative Director Marco Balich attend the Organising Committee's press conference unveiling the concept for the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

Trio of star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in US, Canada and Mexico aim to showcase unity

 
Iran's Saeid Ezatolahi listens to national anthems prior to a friendly soccer match between Iran and Gambia, in Antalya, southern Turkey, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

AP exclusive: Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations

 

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