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KICKOFF

The World Cup is here, in America

Running across the US, Canada and Mexico through July.

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THE SCALE

Unlike anything most US cities have seen

Host cities are still figuring out how to feel about it.

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THE GAME

A sport America keeps almost loving

This is the test of whether it finally sticks.

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THE CROWDS

Millions of fans, dozens of cities

From the parking lots to the stands, it is a moment.

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THE STAKES

The biggest stage US soccer has had at home

More than a tournament, it is a turning point.

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