FIFA legends Marcelo, Kaká, Pepe, and Alessandro Del Piero showed up to celebrate the one year countdown to the 2026 World Cup.

The political climate has cast a shadow over the tournament — concerns that could escalate as the United States prepares for an even bigger stage when it co-hosts the FIFA World Cup next year. Tourists detained for days or weeks at U.

The FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off Monday in Philadelphia, is being met with dampened enthusiasm nationwide as the Trump administration's immigration crackdown raises fears among fans. The big picture: The first-of-its-kind tourney spotlighting top professional teams across the globe serves as a precursor for when the U.