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American Racing Challenger Team USA confirmed its one-boat entry for the second preliminary regatta in Naples, featuring nine AC40s, on July 24, 2026, with crew selection still pending as the team conducted two-boat practice from its Pensacola, Florida base. Previously, on June 18, 2026, the FIFA World Cup was noted to be returning to the United States for the first time in 32 years, highlighting the evolution of Team USA since 1994. Earlier, on June 12, Delta's multi-year partnership as the Official Airline of Team USA and an inaugural founding partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games was emphasized, connecting athletes and staff across events including Beijing 2022, Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, and Los Angeles 2028. On June 9, Whitney Hite, Florida's Senior Associate Head Coach, was named an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, following the announcement of the coaching staff. In May, American Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker appointed former Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley as a captain's assistant for this year's tournament, following Bradley's role as captain of the 2025 Ryder Cup team.
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