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A Guide To The FIFA World Cup, For Beginners And Aficionados
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- Sports Money A Guide To The FIFA World Cup, For Beginners And Aficionados By Michael Lewis,
- It kicks off when Mexico hosts South Africa in Mexico City on June 11 and concludes with the finals in East Rutherford, N.J. on July 19.
- With that in mind, here is a guide for beginners and aficionados to what many claim to be “The Greatest Show on earth.”
Sports Money A Guide To The FIFA World Cup, For Beginners And Aficionados By Michael Lewis,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. U.S. men's national team and soccer Follow Author Jun 08, 2026, 07:48pm EDTWASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)FIFA via Getty ImagesFor many Americans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup might be difficult to avoid during a 38-day period.
It kicks off when Mexico hosts South Africa in Mexico City on June 11 and concludes with the finals in East Rutherford, N.J. on July 19.
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