— We will help you engage your audience with high-quality interactive graphics designed specifically for the World Cup.

— Package will include everything from standings and venue maps, to match schedules and interactive team features, AP Interactives will help you keep your audience informed and up to date.

The package will include:

— Opening ceremony countdown

— Live updated scoreboard and standings bracket

— Events schedule

— Venues map

— Hometown Heroes map, featuring each player on the U.S. National team

— There will be a wide selection of photos from multiple photographers at each match to choose from

— Match images to be speed filed and available to clients within minutes of taking place

— A daily Photo of the Day on match days

— Photo galleries throughout the tournament

— Live video from multiple venues for fan arrivals, departures

— Live from fan zones across the US, Mexico and Canada

— Video from teams training and media availabilities

— Video of scene and color from each of the host cities throughout the tournament from the U.S., Mexico and Canada

— Behind the scene videos by AP journalists and explainers capturing viral moments, trends and spot news

This list is subject to change and updating until the start of the World Cup on June 11. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including spot news and events, will always be available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom.

— SOC—WCUP-FLYING-KIWIS – They call themselves the Flying Kiwis, a disparate group of New Zealanders working around the world who, whenever their national soccer team plays a major match or tournament, assemble to provide raucous and usually outnumbered support. By Steve McMorran. 800 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-NEW YORK-THINGS TO KNOW – New York is welcoming soccer fans from around the planet this summer for the World Cup — and then getting a vast majority of them to MetLife stadium in northern New Jersey in large volumes at a hefty prize. By Stephen Whyno. 500 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-IVORY COAST-DIOMANDE – In two years, Yan Diomande has gone from playing at a Florida high school to facing the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Now the 19-year-old Ivory Coast player is heading to back to the United States for the World Cup as of the most-hyped young players at the tournament. By James Ellingworth. 700 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-ATLANTA-THINGS TO KNOW – Heat, soccer and Southern hospitality await World Cup visitors in Atlanta. By Maura Carey. 400 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-LOCAL BUSINESSES – FIFA expects to generate a record-breaking $11 billion-plus in revenue during the World Cup, thanks to an expanded 48-team format, ticket sales and sponsorships. Small, locally owned businesses in host cities scattered across the country are hoping to cash in, too, but at a much smaller scale. By Dave Skretta. 750 words. With video, photos.

— SOC—WCUP-BOSTON-THINGS TO KNOW – World Cup veteran host Boston has everything from lobster rolls to American history to offer visiting fans. By Kyle Hightower. 400 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-EXPANSION EFFECT – A supersized World Cup with more teams, more matches and even more host nations than ever before leaves a burning question hanging over the biggest sporting show on earth. How much is too much? By James Robson. 800 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-VANCOUVER-THINGS TO KNOW – Five things to know about Vancouver, which has a lot more than just soccer to offer fans downtown for the World Cup. By Anne Peterson. 400 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-MEXICO-SOCCER HERITAGE – The roots of modern Mexican soccer trace back to the misty, mountainous silver mining town of Real del Monte, where British miners introduced “futbol” in the early 1900’s. By Carlos Rodriguez. 700 words. With video, photos.

— SOC—WCUP-PHILADELPHIA-THINGS TO KNOW – Philadelphia readies a July 4 World Cup knockout amid Liberty Bell lore and cheesesteaks. By Dan Gelston. 500 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-ARGENTINA-SCALONI – From rookie coach to world champion, Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni faces the challenge of replicating his best World Cup performance. By Debora Rey. 800 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-BAY AREA-THINGS TO KNOW – From the NBA All-Star Game, Super Bowl and now World Cup all in a 16-month span, Northern California has been a non-stop host of big sports events. By Janie McCauley. 500 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-GUADALAJARA-THINGS TO KNOW – What to know about World Cup host city Guadalajara, often referred to as the most Mexican city in Mexico. By Carlos Rodriguez. 400 words. With photos.

— SOC—WCUP-MEXICO-SOUTH KOREANS – South Korean fans coming to Monterrey to watch their national team at the World Cup can expect a warm welcome. The city has a special connection to South Korea because major Korean companies including LG and KIA Motors have built factories in the area employing thousands of Korean workers. By Carlos Rodriguez. 600 words. With photos. SENT May 15.

— SOC—WCUP-RONALDO’S NEW REALITY – Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup appearance will be the first in soccer’s showcase event since he left Europe to play in Saudi Arabia. Will his game be impacted by having faced lower-level competition in the past few years? By Tales Azzoni. 600 words. With photos. SENT May 13.

— SOC-WCUP-MESSI-WHERE IT STARTED – When 4-year-old Lionel Messi joined a children’s team in his hometown of Rosario, few could have imagined that he would become perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time. No one except his grandmother, Celia, who suggested to his coach at Abanderado Grandoli that her grandson had a “supernatural” ability with the ball. By Debora Rey. SENT, May 8

— SOC-WCUP-CLIMATE-HEAT-PLANS – The 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat. But if the record-breaking heat that scorched the Southwest in March is any indication, summer temperatures in cities hosting World Cup games this year could be sizzling. SENT April 29.

— SOC—WCUP-JAPAN-CLEANING UP – If there’s one country guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup, it’s Japan. Literally. Scenes of Japanese soccer fans sweeping stadiums and picking up trash after a match first drew public attention in France in 1998. The tradition is certain to continue when Japan opens play in June with group games in Monterrey, Mexico, and Arlington, Texas. By Stephen Wade. With photos. SENT April 28.

— SOC—WCUP-MEXICO-HOMOPHOBIC CHANT. Years of FIFA sanctions and campaigns by Mexican soccer officials have not been able to keep a homophobic chant out of the country’s soccer stadiums. Just two months ahead of the World Cup, fans shouted it again – and Mexico wasn’t even playing. By Carlos Rodriguez. SENT April 21

— SOC—WCUP-US. The United States heads into the World Cup with its weakest goalkeepers in four decades and only one central defender playing in a top league but benefits from being a host in an expanded tournament that could keep it from playing a highly ranked opponent until the round of 16. By Ronald Blum. SENT April 17

— SOC—WCUP-ARGENTINA-AFTER MESSI — What will become of Argentina after the Lionel Messi era ends? Can the team avoid a dry spell that followed Diego Maradona's farewell to the sport three decades ago?

— SOC—WORLD CUP-CANADA. A look at how Vancouver and Toronto are preparing for the World Cup.

— SOC—WORLD CUP-LITTLE GUYS. With the expanded 48-team field, several smaller countries will make their World Cup debut.

— SOC—WORLD CUP—IMMIGRATION. How U.S. immigration policies could impact the World Cup.

— SOC—WORLD CUP-POLITICS. The global tournament will kick off amid a volatile and intense politcal climate

— SOC—WORLD CUP-SECURITY. Amid the political climate there will be heighten security concerns at each site.

— SOC—WORLD CUP-TRUMP. A look at President Donald Trump’s role and impact on the World Cup after saying the tournament is one of his major accomplishments.

— SOC—WORLD CUP-TICKETS. A look at the affordability of ticket prices and how it will impact soccer fans hoping to fully enjoy the World Cup experience.

— SOC—WORLD CUP-HOMELESSNESS. The 11 U.S. cities hosting this summer’s World Cup are preparing to tackle homelessness ahead of the events

— SOC—WORLD CUP-VOLUNTEERS. Tens of thousands of volunteers in the U.S., Mexico and Canada will play a major role in the success of the World Cup.

— SOC—WORLD CUP-THEN AND NOW. The U.S. last hosted the men's World Cup in 1994.

— SOC—WORLD CUP-EXPLAINER. A breakdown on how to follow developments during the World Cup.

— SOC—WORLD CUP-QUIZ. An informative way to test your World Cup knowledge.

— SOC—WORLD CUP-BY THE NUMBERS. Insight statistics to provide context to milestones and matches

— SOC—WORLD CUP-PLAYERS TO WATCH. A look at the top newsmakers and likely X-factors to keep an eye on during the tournament.

— SOC—WORLD CUP-BETTING GUIDE. A look at sports betting around the World Cup.

— SOC—WORLD CUP—HOW TO WATCH. Where and what to look for to stay atop the latest World Cup news

— SOC—WORLD CUP-MEMORABLE MOMENTS

— AP reporters and photographers will staff each World Cup match.

— There will be separate game stories on each match approximately 200-400 words each, with sidebars on merit capturing breaking news, viral moments and trends.

— Tight, capsule-style previews will be sent ahead of each match day along with spot stories from team news conferences.