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Set Your Clocks: The Story Behind the World Cup’s Timings
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will feature many late-night and early-morning matches for Israeli viewers. The article says the main reasons are FIFA’s global broadcast considerations, extreme heat in host cities, and the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
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