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(Credit: Kickoff XI)World Cup 2026 Opening Weekend: What to Watch as 48 Nations Begin
From the Azteca opener to the USA’s bow at SoFi Stadium, here is your guide to the first three days of World Cup 2026 — every host nation, the must-see ties and how to follow along.
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