The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico set to host the globe’s most prestigious and celebrated sporting event. Stars from across the world, including Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé, will descend on the continent, ready to prove to everybody watching that they’re the best around. While no games will be played in Winston-Salem, avid soccer fans will still have the opportunity to witness the action up close. The German men’s national team is set to host an open training session at Wake Forest’s W. Dennie Spry Stadium on Monday, June 8, from 5:30-7 p.m., with the city of Winston-Salem serving as the Germans’ home base for the entirety of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s a must-see event — one that is free for anybody who would like to come — for those who enjoy the game of soccer or those who are inclined to participate in some form or fashion in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the World Cup up close. Gates will open at 5 p.m.…