[Photo] The FIFA Fan Festival opens on Thursday

Published:2026.06.10 ・ 05:29

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Guadalajara, Mexico, where the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup Group A qualifiers will be held, is ablaze with festive energy.

Libertad Square, where the FIFA Fan Festival is scheduled to take place, is in the midst of final preparations.

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