World Cup 2026 Preview: Mexico, Canada and the USA are set to kick off Group play with early storylines and key matchups in the first four groups, while Brazil is also highlighted as a pre-tournament favorite in Group C. OFC U-19 Qualifiers: The OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2026 qualifying tournament begins in Rarotonga with Cook Islands hosting alongside Papua New Guinea and Tonga; the top two earn spots in the U-20 World Cup. ASNAP EBT Launch: American Samoa’s Nutrition Assistance Program officially rolled out its EBT system, aiming to modernize help for eligible families. Port and Campus Funding Moves: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata says the House Appropriations Committee advanced multiple American Samoa priorities, including an OIA operations boost, ASCC support, and a federally funded report tied to Pago Pago Port improvements. Aunu’u Wharf Plan: Port Administration updates the Aunu’u Wharf Reconstruction Project, with an enhanced design for both Alia passenger service and cargo operations, plus an environmental assessment under NEPA. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Local and regional debate continues as Guam moves to ban seabed mining in its waters, while NOAA advances deep-sea minerals review steps and U.S. budget proposals raise concerns for Pacific ocean programs. Local Sports Development: An ASNFF dinner promoted international flag football and Olympic qualification pathways, and JPSAS awarded $20,600 in scholarships to 17 seniors. Public Safety: Police reports include domestic violence arrests and a burglary case involving the Faasao Marist High School cafeteria.