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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and former Brazil national football team defensive midfielder Gilberto Silva pose for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds up a miniature trophy of the FIFA World Cup gifted by former Brazil national football team defensive midfielder Gilberto Silva at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, featuring 32 teams. Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to secure its second title in the tournament. The draw for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup was made on December 5. Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are set to debut in the finals. This file photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows players of Chelsea FC celebrating with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

Carlo Ancelotti(R), head coach of the Brazilian national soccer team, is seen during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

A screen displays the schedule during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni are seen during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

Guest are seen during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) speaks during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni (L) carries the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) and Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni are seen during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) speaks during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni (L) carries the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

Brazilian former player Ronaldo Nazario and FIFA President Gianni Infantino converse during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

Didier Deschamps (R), head coach of France, greets with England's Head coach Thomas Tuchel during the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

FIFA 2026 - Unveiling Match Schedule - DC

Photo taken on on December 6, 2025 shows the general view of the unveiling of the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Washington, D.C., the United States, on on December 6, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Awards 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees With Medallions

President Donald Trump Awards 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees With Medallions

The FIFA Peace Prize (L), awarded to President Donald Trump at the 2025 World Cup Draw, and the FIFA World Cup Trophy (R) sit on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

Illustration - FIFA World Cup Draw 2026

FIFA World Cup Draw 2026 live from Washington DC on December 5, 2025. France will play group stage against Senegal, Norway and winner of Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname. World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Event - Washington

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Event - Washington

President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino speaks on stage during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, USA on December 5, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw Ceremony - Washington

2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw Ceremony - Washington

Draw assistant Tom Brady, Draw assistant Shaquille O’Neal, Co-Conductor Samantha Johnson, FIFA Legend Rio Ferdinand, Draw assistant Aaron Judge and Draw assistant Wayne Gretzky stand on stage as the screen displays the final draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, USA on December 5, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw Ceremony - Washington

2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw Ceremony - Washington

Draw assistant Wayne Gretzky during the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, USA on December 5, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw Ceremony - Washington

2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw Ceremony - Washington

The screen displays the final draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, USA on December 5, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw Ceremony - Washington

2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw Ceremony - Washington

Draw assistant Wayne Gretzky during the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, USA on December 5, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw Ceremony - Washington

2026 FIFA World Cup Official Draw Ceremony - Washington

Draw assistant Wayne Gretzky during the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, USA on December 5, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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