The “Samurai Blue” lost Monday, ending a run in which the team has used Nashville for training.
Your cheat sheet to the 26 players on the U.S. World Cup team
The U.S. is opening its 2026 World Cup on Friday evening against Paraguay. For the 26 Americans on the team, this match is the culmination of years of hard work and training.
World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there’s an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.
Listen: Nashville embraces Japan’s World Cup team
Fans from around the country flew into Nashville to watch, well, not a game, but a soccer practice.
What you need to know about Team Japan’s stay in Nashville for the FIFA World Cup
The Japanese Men’s National soccer team is coming to town. Known as the Samurai Blue, the team has hand selected Nashville as their Base Camp City.
39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here’s which squad will be closest to you
This week, FIFA finalized the list of where competitors will train during the tournament. Here’s a breakdown of the U.S. cities that are included.
During the World Cup, Samurai Blue calls Nashville home
Nashville is still stepping onto the global stage during the World Cup.
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