The wave of announcements has accelerated over the past week as coaches finalize selections, weigh injury concerns and make last-minute decisions on veteran stars and breakout young talent.

FIFA also approved a rule where players will be sent off if they leave the field in protest of a call.

In its next-to-last test before the World Cup, the U.S. national soccer team is planning to play a May 31 friendly against Senegal in Charlotte, North Carolina, Yahoo Sports has learned.

Everyone loves seeing a Cinderella team make an unlikely tournament run, and the World Cup provides glass slippers nearly every time.

At a World Cup, those moments of poor judgement on the field can carry enormous consequences. Just ask Senegal.