We might still be one year out from the 2026 World Cup, but FIFA president Gianni Infantino is already feeling the energy from sheer anticipation of the world's biggest tournament coming to Canada, Mexico and the United States next summer.

The entire scene spooked American soccer. It led to finger-pointing and fears that the next major international tournaments on U.S. soil — the 2026 World Cup and 2025 Club World Cup, which kicks off Saturday in Miami — could be similarly unsafe. It stunned New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, who, the morning after the madness, called a meeting.

Arlington is preparing to host nine matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — more than any other city. Officials are using past event experience to ensure safety and a strong fan experience. The tournament is expected to bring $2 billion in economic impact to North Texas.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic "new era" for the game, comparing it to the first World Cup held in 1930.In an interview with AFP,

Los Angeles FC secured the final spot in the FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Club América in a play-in match.

Denis Bouanga scored the game-winner in the waning moments of extra time, and LAFC came from behind to stun Liga MX giant Club América, 2-1, to clinch a berth in the FIFA Club World Cup.

In Saturday’s high-stakes play-in game for León’s vacated Club World Cup slot, LAFC edged América 2-1, with Bouanga scoring the decisive goal in extra time to send the Black and Gold to the expanded global tournament.

One year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S. team is struggling to right itself on the field and regain the confidence of a distressed fan base.

While the world waits for autonomous cars to become a reality, autonomous shuttles are popping up in towns across America, moving people around college campuses, downtowns and shopping locations. And soon,