‘I dreaded the World Cup but am now embracing it’: how the tournament won over (most) people in host cities
Excitement was muted before the event , but the joy, noise and colour from visiting fans has captivated people in the US, Canada and Mexico • Do you live in a host city? We want to hear from you While Kansas City is the smallest of the 16 host cities, it has a history of punching above its weight and – armed with ou…
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