FIFA partners with Lincoln's Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees in World Cup host cities SUSIE BOVAIRD Lincoln Journal Star Jun 8, 2026 Jun 8, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save FIFA is hoping to leave a legacy in North America beyond the final whistle on the field.kAm%96 8=@32= 8@G6C?:?8 3@5J 7@C :?E6C?2E:@?2= D@446C 92D ;@:?65 7@C46D H:E9 E96 {:?4@=?\32D65 pC3@C s2J u@F?52E:@? :? 2 =2C86\D42=6 C67@C6DE2E:@? :?:E:2E:G6 29625 @7 E96 a_ae uxup (@C=5 rFA[ H9:49 368:?D %9FCD52J]k^AmkAmQ%9:D :D @?6 @7 E96 3:886DE 6G6?ED :? 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