THE STORY BEHIND THE SATIRE · North America · Jun 11
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What happened
The expanded FIFA World Cup opened across the United States, Canada and Mexico with more teams, venues and travel than any prior edition.
Why it matters
The tournament became a continent-scale test of transportation, security, heat planning and ticket affordability.
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The beautiful game now includes a connecting flight.
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