World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-06-10 12:46 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration, Mexico, World News
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MEXICO CITY — The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above mounting anger at ticket prices and a US immigration crackdown that has seen fans, a top referee and team officials barred from the tournament.
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