World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup

Standard Sports Jun 11, 2026 13h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 12 views

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The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. This story was reported by Standard Sports. For more Sports news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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