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Mexico makes history as the first country to host three FIFA World Cups

CGTN

 , Updated 00:46, 13-Jun-2026
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No country has ever hosted the FIFA World Cup three separate times. As the 2026 tournament kicks off, Mexico joins the United States and Canada as co-hosts. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock looks at what this historic milestone means for the country and the beautiful game.

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