Team USA will begin its campaign Friday against Paraguay at 8 p.m. at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

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Atlanta readies for its first FIFA World Cup match with street upgrades, free ticket giveaways, and citywide watch parties and celebrations.

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Bank of America, Vet Tix, and FIFA will provide $2.25 million in free World Cup 2026 tickets to military veterans, current military and first responders, and their families, who live in or near FIFA World Cup host cities.

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