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Special Edition: World Cup in America — ...

ERICA MANDY
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The World Cup begins next week, and this time, it's happening across North America.

Longtime soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens explains what makes this tournament so massive, what it means for soccer in America, and how far the U.S. men's team has come.

Plus, we discuss the controversies surrounding the tournament — from high costs to global tensions.

 

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