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It’s almost here. After years of talk, preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup is now just right around the corner.
As the World Cup takes over Seattle, the spotlight turns to the pitch. Get to know each team, storylines and histories — and then take our quiz to learn more.
How did the tiny Caribbean island of Curaçao qualify for the World Cup? The story behind its recruiting efforts.
Some 40 years after Mexico made the wave famous at the 1986 World Cup, local officials say the country has just set a new record for “the biggest wave in the world.”