World Cup kicks off in Mexico
The wait is over: the World Cup kicks off today as Mexico face South Africa. A record 48 teams will battle across North America
The wait is over: the World Cup kicks off today as Mexico face South Africa. A record 48 teams will battle across North America — but soaring ticket prices, US border tensions, and protests are already overshadowing the tournament’s excitement. 00:00 Football World Cup kicks off in Mexico 00:47 Why people protest in Mexico 01:58 Renowned referee denied entry into the US 02:23 FIFA’s reaction to the expulsion of Somali referee Artan 03:16 Dr David Webber, senior lecturer in Sports Business and Politics at the University Campus of Football business 03:35 Does FIFA have a credibility problem?
03:59 FIFA President Infantino failed to stand up to Donald Trump 04:58 How are people in England anticipating the World Cup? 05:36 The broader political context overshadows the tournament 07:24 FIFA expanded the tournament to 48
nations because it wanted more revenue 08:24 DW correspondent Hecko Flores reports from Mexico City 09:10 Football fans look forward to the tournament 09:45 From 32 to 48 teams — where does it stop? 10:42 Spain
and France, Brazil and Argentina are among the favorites 11:32 Germany are flying under the radar For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
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