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World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

Japan Times

SportsJapan Times·Jun 9, 2026·1 min read

World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on Thursday, with FIFA hoping soccer can rise above anger over prices, political tensions and the shadow of war.

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