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    Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi wipes his face as coach Lionel Scaloni gives instructions to his players during a hydration break
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    How This World Cup Will—and Won’t—Change Sports
    The tournament will be remembered for hydration breaks, ticketing, and ref tech.
    July 17, 2026
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    A giant screen broadcasts the U.S. and Belgium World Cup match during an outdoor watch party on Gay St. on July 6, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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    MLS Commish: World Cup ‘Proved We Are a Soccer Nation’
    The commissioner said the event has “brought out the best” from the U.S.
    July 17, 2026
    Aug 6, 2023; Melbourne, AUS; United States forward Sophia Smith (11) battles for the ball against Sweden midfielder Elin Rubensson (23) in extra time of a Round of 16 match during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
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    Trump Official Says U.S. Will Host 2031 Women’s World Cup
    Government support could hinge on FIFA’s transgender athlete rules.
    July 17, 2026
    Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - United States v Belgium - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - July 6, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the U.S. walks out before the match
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    ‘Rocket Launch’: Ex-US Soccer Chief Sees Lasting World Cup Boom
    “We saw a glimpse of hope for the future.”
    July 17, 2026