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Five early stories from the World Cup

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Today's story: The 2026 World Cup is making headlines both on and off the field. FIFA's high ticket prices have not hurt demand, new hydration breaks are changing the pace of games, and fans are creating memorable moments—from South Korea and Mexico's soccer friendship to Scotland's takeover of Boston. Even ranch dressing has become an unlikely symbol of the tournament as European visitors discover a uniquely American favorite. Transcript & Exercises: <a href="https://plainenglish.com/879" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://plainenglish.com/879</a>Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/879--Plain English helps you improve your English:<ul><li>Learn about the world and improve your English</li><li>Clear, natural English at a speed you can understand</li><li>New stories every week</li><li>Learn even more at PlainEnglish.com</li></ul> Mentioned in this episode:Hard words? No problemNever be confused by difficult words in Plain English again!

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