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Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?

Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry.

Lili Cantero, a Paraguayan artist, sees soccer as family. Her love for the game began with childhood memories of listening to matches with relatives. Known for her painted soccer balls, Cantero's work is admired by stars like Lionel Messi. Ahead of the World Cup, she's displaying her art in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, a hub for creativity.

Inter Miami finally made good on its namesake, christening its new home in Miami. But even though the move is complete, the stadium isn't.

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday for winning last year’s MLS Cup.

Inter Miami has signed a deal with Brazilian financial services company Nu, which will have the naming rights for the team's new stadium near Miami International Airport. Nu Stadium, a 26,700-seat facility that remains under construction, is scheduled to play host to its first match on April 4.

A City Commission vote on Thursday would dramatically scale back the number of community soccer fields at Miami Freedom Park, codifying a smaller minimum than what voters were promised when the project won approval in 2018.

The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.

Thomas Müller has often enjoyed the upper hand in his longtime rivalry with Lionel Messi. But on Saturday, in the latest marquee showdown between the two stars, it was Messi's turn.

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan. The tournament, expanded to 48 nations, will run from June 11 to July 19 across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Haiti returns to World Cup after more than five decades and Curaçao has made history by becoming the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup.

The deal was announced Thursday, a day before Inter Miami's playoff opener against Nashville. Messi's presence is expected to boost ticket sales as the club prepares for the move into the stadium near Miami International Airport.