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Mexico says "the ball comes home" as it prepares to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Mexico is preparing to make history as the first nation to host football's biggest tournament three times. But Mexico is also making a bold claim: "The ball comes home." Why? As many historians believe the world's first ball games were played in Mesoamerica more than 3,500 years ago. After centuries in the shadows, those ancient games are making a comeback. FRANCE 24's Laurence Cuvillier and Quentin Duval report from Mexico City.



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