North America

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The World Cup begins in North America on Thursday but China won't be there after failing to qualify once again, leaving their sole appearance back in 2002.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

For months, they scoured North America in search of the ideal base camp for the biggest, most sprawling World Cup in the 96-year history of the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The World Cup comes to North America on June 11, and our team of journalists will be covering every angle—from the action on the pitch to the economic, cultural and geopolitical dimensions behind it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But many believe George Henderson - or Krazy George - from the US deserves credit for initiating and directing the first ever wave, which is known as the Mexican wave outside North America.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

According to current estimates, within that short interval, North America lost thirty-four out of its forty-seven genera of large mammals.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari