The FIFA World Cup is set to captivate billions as it expands to 48 teams and spans three host nations—Mexico, the U.S., and Canada—marking a historic moment in global sports. Amid soaring ticket prices, visa challenges under the Trump administration, and a halftime show featuring Shakira
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