Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, declared that the opening ceremony of the World Cup, scheduled for June 11 at the Azteca Stadium, will be 'historic and exceptional.' During a meeting with Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of this event for the country, which will kick off with the match Mexico - South Africa. Infantino recently attended the reopening of the Azteca Stadium and witnessed the semifinals of the intercontinental playoffs. He expressed excitement for the World Cup, which will take place between June 11 and July 19, in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. During the meeting, Infantino joked about the official cards that referees will use in matches, adding a touch of humor to the discussion.
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