The World Cup Comes to North America This Summer

The World Cup takes place this summer. It kicks off on June 11, 2026. It is a men’s soccer tournament for national teams. The World Cup is one of the most popular events in the world. Over one billion people will watch the games. 

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This summer the World Cup will be in North America. The United States, Canada, and Mexico will host games. The final match will be played at MetLife Stadium in Meadowlands, New Jersey. This match takes place on July 19. The winner receives this trophy and is the world champion.

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On the left is Lionel Messi. He plays for Argentina. He is one of the most famous soccer players ever. Christiano Ronaldo is also a famous player. He is on the right. He plays for Portugal. Both should play in the 2026 World Cup. Many people think it will be the last World Cup for each man.  

What Do You Think? Do you have a favorite team in the World Cup? Is there a country playing in it that you would like to learn more about?  

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