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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP KICKS OFF TODAY ON FOX

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This storyWhat triggered the largest U.S. naval battle since WWII — against Iran?

  1. An Iranian mine hit a U.S. frigate
  2. Iran seized a U.S. oil tanker
  3. Iran fired on a U.S. carrier
  4. A hostage rescue went wrong
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An Iranian mine hit a U.S. frigate

Scott Rezendes shaped pro soccer ops as a former MLS exec!

MLS has grown from 10 clubs at its 1996 launch to 30 today. As a former league executive, Rezendes brings rare insider knowledge of how North American pro soccer is governed. Explore MLS history at Wikipedia

This storyWhere does Scott Rezendes see MLS heading next?

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The Canary Islands were named after dogs, not birds!

The name comes from Latin 'Canariae Insulae' — Island of Dogs — for large dogs found there by Romans. The canary bird was later named after the islands! Explore more at Wikipedia

The 1994 USA World Cup still holds the all-time attendance record!

Over 3.58 million fans attended the 52-game 1994 tournament. In 2026, the USA co-hosts again — this time with 104 matches across 3 countries — giving the tournament a real shot at shattering that 32-year-old record.

Mexico is the 1st country ever to host the World Cup 3 times!

Mexico hosted in 1970 and 1986. In 2026, Mexico City's Estadio Azteca hosts matches again — making it the only stadium to host World Cup games across three separate tournaments.

This storyWhat's the biggest test for the USMNT tomorrow vs. Paraguay?

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Paraguay has reached 8 World Cups with a population under 7 million!

With ~6.8M people, Paraguay is one of South America's smallest nations yet punched above its weight in soccer — reaching the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals, defeating Japan on penalties before falling to Spain.

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