play at

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JR: There have been a few…Curaçao, the smallest team ever to play at the World Cup, endeared itself to fans with its gorgeous jerseys and charming launch video.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The patient Gameway manager, who used to work at GameStop, assured me it just takes practice and encouraged me to play at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Making it there would bring the tournament full circle for France, since it will start group play at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., site of July’s championship game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In Italy, footballers are strictly forbidden to play at amateur or professional level with the device fitted.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That’s right, folk paid to play at the Eolian, not the other way around.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss