World Cup begins across North America one year from this week, sports figures from across Los Angeles are hoping the global soccer community will find the U.S. both inspiring and welcoming.

The last two World Cup hosts — Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022 — allowed visitors to enter their countries with a game ticket essentially doubling as their visa. Both governments also performed background checks on all visitors coming to the tournament.

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The creators and stars of award-winning comedy series "Ted Lasso" were among those expressing hope that the World Cup would bring people together at an event in Los Angeles on Wednesday marking the one-year countdown to the tournament.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attempts to explain the expected global impact of the 48-team 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Inter take first steps on the pitch as the build-up to the FIFA Club World Cup officially begins.On a cloudy morning in Los Angeles, the Nerazzurri kicked off their training sessions

Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud says the FIFA Club World Cup is a chance to showcase Major League Soccer as the tournament kicks off this weekend.Giroud said LAFC will kick off the tournament against his former club Chelsea on Monday as "underdogs",

The final qualifier among the field, Los Angeles FC completed the 32-team field when they won a play-in match over Club America

The Nerazzurri kick off their Club World Cup campaign against Mexican side Monterrey on June 17 with Chivu replacing Simone Inzaghi who left after the Serie A side's 5-0 humbling in the Champions League final.

JuneThe heart of Paris Saint-Germain will be beating at the crossroads of Melrose Avenue and North La Jolla Avenue throughout the 2025 Club World Cup. PSG House will offer a