As it prepares to share World Cup hosting duties with North American neighbors Canada and the United States, Mexico is enjoying a special distinction, set to become the only country to take on the role three times. And in cities like Pachuca, football is far more than just a tournament.

As CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports, the sport is woven into daily life, family memories and national identity.

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