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Hometown heroes set to shine at 2026 World Cup
Original: 2026 World Cup hometown heroes
The 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, is drawing attention to players who could compete in or near the cities where they grew up or play club football. The tournament's 16 host cities mean many stars may experience a rare home-crowd advantage on football's biggest stage, a storyline generating buzz ahead of the expanded 48-team event.
Why now: The expanded North American World Cup is approaching and its unique host-city geography creates hometown storylines for many star players.
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- 2026 World Cup hometown heroes · AP News
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