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World Cup Fever In Nepal
A shopkeeper displays a jersey of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, captain of the national team, alongside international football team jerseys for sale at a shop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 25, 2026, during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is the first FIFA World Cup to feature 48 teams. As the group stage nears its conclusion, teams including Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, Germany, Argentina, France, Norway, the United States, and Colombia have secured places in the Round of 32, while several nations continue competing for qualification. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)
