FIFA World Cup 2026 48 Teams, 3 Countries, 1 Trophy: The Biggest World Cup in History is HERE!

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FIFA World Cup 2026 48 Teams, 3 Countries, 1 Trophy: The Biggest World Cup in History is HERE! https://www.newsplusglobe.com/ The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially kicked off across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. On June 11, co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in front of 80,000+ fans at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City – a repeat of the 2010 World Cup opener. South Korea also defeated Czech Republic in Guadalajara later that day. However, controversy has already emerged: FIFA claims empty seats visible on TV were caused by fans "standing on concourses" rather than a lack of ticket sales, though critics point to fluctuating ticket prices and travel costs. The tournament features 48 teams for the first time, with 12 groups of 4 teams each, followed by a Round of 32. Favorites include France (led by Kylian Mbappé), Brazil, England (with Jude Bellingham), and defending champions Argentina (Lionel Messi's final World Cup).  💬 Who will lift the trophy on July 19 in New York? Drop your prediction below and subscribe for daily World Cup updates!  #FIFAWorldCup2026 #WorldCup2026 #Mexico #USA2026 #Mbappe #Messi #Brazil #England #Football #Soccer

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00:00The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway, and it's already making history.

00:0748 teams, three host countries, 104 matches.

00:11This is the biggest tournament football has ever seen.

00:15On June 11th, co-host Mexico kicked off the tournament against South Africa at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico

00:21City.

00:2280,000-plus fans packed the stadium, the same fixture that opened the 2010 World Cup,

00:28but this time on Mexican soil.

00:30Then South Korea took on Czech Republic and Guadalajara.

00:33Day one is in the books, and the World Cup is officially back.

00:37But here's the drama everyone is talking about.

00:40Despite near sellout crowds, TV viewers spotted swaths of empty seats during matches.

00:46FIFA's explanation? Fans were standing on concourses instead of sitting in their seats.

00:52Critics are calling it ticket price gouging,

00:55with some tickets now selling below face value on resale markets.

00:59So who's going to lift the trophy on July 19th at MetLife Stadium in New York?

01:03France, with Kylian Mbappe, is the favorite.

01:06Brazil's samba flair is always dangerous.

01:09England has Jude Bellingham running the midfield.

01:11And don't sleep on Japan.

01:13Pundits are calling them the dark horse after their 2022 heroics.

01:17Coming up today, June 13th, Brazil faces Morocco and New Jersey.

01:20Argentina, the defending champions, play Algeria on June 16th in Kansas City.

01:25And the USA kicks off their campaign tonight against Paraguay in Los Angeles.

01:30Comment below.

01:31Who's your pick to win the World Cup?

01:33And are you watching the games?

01:35Like, share, and subscribe.

01:37This is going to be the greatest month in football history.

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