LIVE - 2026 World Cup: Infantino rolls out the red carpet (again) for Trump, the Blues have arrived in Boston, a grand opening party expected in Mexico
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The 2026 World Cup opens with great fanfare this Thursday, with a particularly anticipated opening ceremony in Mexico. Follow this first day on the North American continent.
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