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USMNT KICKS OFF WORLD CUP GROUP PLAY FRIDAY IN L.A.

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This storyHow many national teams compete in the 2026 World Cup?

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  4. 64 teams
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Hal Rogers has chaired the House Appropriations Committee!

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USMNT plays a World Cup on home soil for first time since 1994!

The U.S. last hosted the World Cup 32 years ago. Now co-hosting with Canada & Mexico, the USMNT opens group play in L.A. Full tournament details at Wikipedia

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  2. $3.8 billion
  3. $5.6 billion
  4. $8.4 billion
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