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The tournament — a major precursor to the 2026 FIFA World Cup — will be held next June 14 to July 6 and feature 16 men's national teams. -
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The Pac-12 is suing the Mountain West over what it calls unlawful and unenforceable fees that could cost the rebuilding conference more than $40 million for adding Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State. -
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