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**Charlotte's MLS All-Star Game is a World Cup audition — and the city knows it.** • **Charlotte FC** hosted the MLS All-Star Game, drawing national attention to Bank of America Stadium • **MLS/USMNT** brass were in town evaluating Charlotte's infrastructure and hospitality for 2026 plans • **Bank of America Stadium** capacity and operations under the microscope as FIFA site selection looms • **Charlotte** joins a short list of cities fighting to maximize their World Cup match allocation • **Local organizers** are treating every All-Star moment as a direct pitch to FIFA decision-makers **Watch:** Whether Charlotte's All-Star performance translates into a prime 2026 group stage or knockout round assignment. The lineup's set. Drop in.