DALLAS, TX - JULY 25: The United States warming up before a game between Jamaica and USMNT at AT&T Stadium on July 25, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. Credit: John Dorton/isiphotos.com

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup began with the recent announcement of the tournament schedule and allocation of matches in the 16 venues in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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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.