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  "path": "/global/2026/05/10/fifa-to-kick-off-the/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-10T12:29:57.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
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    "Alaa Shamali"
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  "textContent": "FIFA has announced that there will be three opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup, a first in the tournament’s history, with a ceremony to be held in each of the host nations: Canada, the United States and Mexico. The next edition of the World Cup is scheduled to kick off on 11 June and […]\n\nBy Alaa Shamali",
  "title": "For the first time in history, FIFA to kick off the 2026 World Cup with three opening ceremonies"
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