Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the ​Estadio Azteca, where the tournament returns for a third time.

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

Turkey began its World Cup prep at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa before its opening game against Australia in Vancouver, B.C., on June 13.

Stadium workers near Los Angeles say they have reached a tentative contract deal, averting a strike ahead of the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match. The union announced the deal at

Iran's national soccer team, currently training in Tijuana, Mexico, will be able to enter the U.S. the day before each of their three World Cup matches, the Department of Homeland ​Security said on Tuesday.

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Argentina meets Iceland on Tuesday at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama for the final friendly before La Albiceleste defends its World Cup crown.