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Weeks before the 2026 World Cup, Neighborhood Sports Club opened its doors. “It was just chaos in the best way,” said co-founder Jordan Jesolva.

The billionaire founder of Amazon is now part of a group that owns a minority stake in Liverpool.

But they’re willing to make sacrifices — and deals — to keep their kids playing

It’s more than just disappointment for the fans. Here’s what several nations have had to endure.

Saudi Aramco's sponsorship isn't about selling more crude oil. Experts say it's about building influence, burnishing the company's reputation and supporting Saudi Arabia's broader ambitions on the world stage.

Of the 25 million people who tuned into the U.S. team's debut at the World Cup, around 9 million watched in Spanish.

A wide range of venues will provide World Cup athletes with places to train and recover during the tournament.

The U.S. has tightened vetting of foreign visitors — and banned them outright from four participating nations. But there is a special visa program for FIFA ticketholders.

The Club World Cup pits pro soccer teams from around the world against each other — which might be part of the problem.

Despite the sport’s European bosses investing big money in pre-match entertainment, and plans for a half-time show at the next World Cup, it’s not certain that huge shows are something fans even want.