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Nachrichten.fr · 06/11/2026

Three Hosts, 48 Nations, a Tournament of Superlatives

With the opening match in Mexico today, a football World Cup begins that breaks new ground in many respects. For the first time, 48 national teams participate, and for the first time, the tournament is jointly hosted by three countries: the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Yet despite this geographical breadth, the distribution of roles is clear. The United States stands at the center of the action, while Mexico and Canada…

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