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Is the US ready?<\/h2>\n<h2>Iran&#8217;s soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas<\/h2>\n<h2>San\u00e9, Havertz score as Germany beats US 2-1, heads to World Cup with 9-game winning streak<\/h2>\n<h2>World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin<\/h2>\n<h2>Germany&#8217;s young midfield star Karl ruled out of World Cup after injury in training<\/h2>\n<h2>British World Cup power surge: Electricity spikes expected during England, Scotland matches<\/h2>\n<h2>Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year&#8217;s tournament, citing costs and politics<\/h2>\n<h2>Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins<\/h2>\n<h2>Iran&#8217;s World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say<\/h2>\n<p class=\"inmi-source\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/wires\/ap\/ap-top-worldcup-news-513-pm-edt-20260606.html\" target=\"_blank\" 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