An open training session in Irvine, Calif., created a spirited atmosphere with the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay just days away.

With the World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico spread out over such a wide geographic area, teams have looked to get strategic with their base camp selection. The result has been bringing a World Cup presence to some of the more unexpected locations throughout the U.

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. national team already knew it was in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this month as the home team in a World Cup. But when the 26 players took the field at Orange County's Great Park on Monday to the cheers of several thousand fans who had turned out just to watch a mere practice,

The Iranian football federation lodged a formal complaint with FIFA regarding travel restrictions and rejected visa applications.

The South Korean federation said the Mexican National Guard jammed an unauthorized drone after it was spotted at a training session.