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Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside?

The tournament arrives after a period of fractious relations between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Theo GrantWorld reporter
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The tournament arrives after a period of fractious relations between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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