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THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP STARTS THURSDAY

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“2026 FIFA WORLD CUP KICKS OFF TODAY ON FOX”

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“HAITI STAGES A SCHOOL WORLD CUP — THE COUNTRY SET TO FEATURE FOR FIRST TIME IN 52 YEARS”

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Azteca will be the 1st stadium to host 3 different World Cups!

Mexico City's Estadio Azteca hosted the 1970 and 1986 FIFA World Cups. In 2026, it becomes the only stadium ever to host matches in three separate tournaments — a record no other venue holds.

Alan Wilson has served as SC Attorney General since 2011!

Wilson, son of U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, has led the SC AG's office for over a decade — prosecuting public corruption and leading multistate legal actions. Now he's running for Governor, making this race a major career pivot.

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Paul McLeary covers Pentagon & defense policy for Politico.

McLeary reports on U.S. military affairs, weapons procurement, and national security from Washington. Politico's defense coverage is closely read inside the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, giving McLeary direct access to key decision-makers.

This storyThe 1994 USA World Cup set an attendance record. How many fans attended?

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  2. About 2.8 million
  3. About 3.6 million
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About 3.6 million

A governor controls more than most realize — budget, guard, pardons.

State governors hold sweeping executive powers: commanding the National Guard, vetoing legislation, and shaping state budgets worth billions. Alan Wilson is running to hold that office. Track governor races at AP News

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