played

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Both times the first game was played in the iconic Azteca Stadium, where the World Cup kicks off again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It was not possible for Artan to stay outside the United States and referee matches played in Canada or Mexico, with all on-pitch officials based in Florida for training, preparation, and security.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There have been not one, but two World Cup finals played on its pitch, in 1970 and 1986.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

And the only two times South Korea played in a North American World Cup, in 1986 and 1994, it failed to win a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I played by ear and repeated it perfectly.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold