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World Cup 2026 Gets Underway as the Biggest Tournament in History Opens in Mexico
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened
World Cup 2026 opened at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with Mexico facing South Africa in the tournament's first match. The expanded competition features 48 teams across the United States, Mexico and Canada, with 104 matches total, a record in World Cup history.
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