With a spectacular opening ceremony held in Mexico City, the 2026 FIFA World Cup began by sending a powerful message to the world: Mexico remains one of the greatest and most impassioned hosts of international sport. The 23rd World Cup will be remembered not just for being the first with 48 teams and being co-hosted by three countries, but also for making Mexico the first country to host three World Cups, having done so before in 1970 and 1986. Despite Mexico’s sporting achie

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