EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 4 MIN
A view from South Africa on Day 1 of the FIFA World Cup
from The World: Latest Stories · host Joshua Coe
FIFA World Cup Host Mexico will play in the first match, going toe-to-toe — or cleat to cleat — with South Africa. The visiting squad is making its first appearance at the men's World Cup in 16 years. Host Marco Werman hears from Kamogelo Ndlovu, a soccer fan and sports journalist in Johannesburg who says there's not as much hype in South Africa as he had hoped.
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FIFA World Cup Host Mexico will play in the first match, going toe-to-toe — or cleat to cleat — with South Africa. The visiting squad is making its first appearance at the men's World Cup in 16 years. Host Marco Werman hears from Kamogelo Ndlovu, a soccer fan and sports journalist in Johannesburg who says there's not as much hype in South Africa as he had hoped.
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