Biggest World Cup in history to kick off in Mexico

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Biggest World Cup in history to kick off in Mexico
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The Men's Football World Cup will kick off on Thursday, with the opening match taking place in Mexico City. The 2026 edition of the tournament is set to be the biggest yet, spanning three countries and including a record-breaking 48 teams. But the tournament has also been mired by controversy, not least over sky high ticket prices – which some accuse FIFA of having artificially inflated.

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