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.

Argentina's bid to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in 62 years begins on Tuesday. The match against Algeria in Kansas City, Missouri, also marks the start of the sixth and possibly final World Cup for Lionel Messi.

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

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and striker Mehdi Taremi have insisted the national team will represent all Iranians at the World Cup as preparations continue for Monday's opening Group G clash against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

Iran's head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, blew a gasket at FIFA after a logistical nightmare at the San Ysidro border left his team in chaos.