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Is Mexico City the craziest sports city? Inside the guarded fortress & street celebrations

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In the opening episode of the new World Cup Questions series, we head straight to the heart of the 2026 World Cup host city - vibrant Mexico City. As the tournament kicks off, we seek to answer a burning question: Is Mexico City the wildest sports destination in the world?

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