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Youth interest, access to soccer is increasing in Houston amid the World Cup
By Michael Adkison at Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
Houston’s World Cup host committee and other officials collaborated ahead of the tournament to increase access to the sport for kids across the region, particularly in underserved areas.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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