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 Friday. The union announced the deal at a news conference Tuesday and said workers will vote on whether to ratify the agreement on Wednesday.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking over North America this summer and there's still time to see the action in person when United States and Paraguay meet on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The U.S. could face Iran in the World Cup at a time of heightened political tensions. It's not the first time the two faced off during tense geopolitical times. (AP)

The idea that the USA's 2026 World Cup squad doesn’t have the backing of the national team greats who came before them simply isn’t accurate.

SPECIAL DIGITAL COVER Joey Bada$ & Miles Robinson on What Drives Them & Why ‘Athletes Love Artists'  Linking up on the pitch and in the studio, the U.S. national team member and the rapper/actor discover their shared drive - and engage in some friendly competition.

Ricardo Pepi's family pawned the title of their car and borrowed money from employers as they funded the now-USMNT striker's journey to the World Cup.