2026 Fifa World Cup opens amid fanfare and controversy

from The Briefing · host Monocle

Monocle’s Tom Edwards and Anita Riotta walk us through their impressions of the World Cup, which begins in Mexico City today. And: Fernando Augusto Pacheco with a special tournament on ‘The Global Countdown’. Plus: Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer receives an Outstanding Leader award.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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