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World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico City

NPR | By Eyder Peralta,

Published June 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT

It's finally here! The World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico City -- and NPR is there.

Eyder Peralta

Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.