World Cup countdown: Argentina defend title as Mexico hosts opening match

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Published Jun 16, 2026

The FIFA World Cup is just days away. The goal of 47 other teams is to topple the defending champions from Argentina—including Lionel Messi. Billions of football fans around the world are expected to watch the tournament. More than 100 matches will be played across Mexico, the US and Canada. The action kicks off on Thursday between Mexico and South Africa.

From Mexico City, this week’s Inside Latin America explores the excitement, expectations, and atmosphere ahead of kickoff.

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