• Atlantic City: There will be dress rehearsals for World Cup 2026 stadiums when they host games at this summer’s Club World Cup, but there will also be dress rehearsals for potential 2026 base camps.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.