00:00The World Cup has finally arrived in North America and if the opening match is anything to go by, football
00:07fans are in for a month of unforgettable drama.
00:11The tournament exploded into life with a chaotic first game that produced three red cards, endless arguments and a rollercoaster
00:20of emotions that reminded everyone why the World Cup remains the greatest show in sport.
00:26The first game was of course Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico.
00:34While the action on the pitch has captured the imagination of millions, the tournament has also faced difficult conversations away
00:43from football.
00:44Questions around the politics, social tensions, security concerns and wider issues surrounding the host nation, specifically the United States of
00:55America, continue to provide a complicated backstory to the celebrations of the World Cup.
01:02Football has a remarkable ability to bring people together and supporters from every corner of the globe that are allowed
01:10into the United States are filling stadiums with colour, noise and optimism.
01:15The hope now is that the stories are created by the players on the pitch and will become lasting memories.
01:22That already happened for Mexico when they beat South Africa and for South Korea who defeated Checha in the second
01:30game of the tournament.
01:32For England fans, the wait is nearly over with the three Lions beginning their World Cup journey on the 17th
01:37of June, hoping they can finally bring the tournament home.
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