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The FIFA World Cup is the biggest international football tournament, held every four years. Host nations, like Qatar for the upcoming event, spend years preparing stadiums, infrastructure, and security. Teams qualify from around the world, bringing their passionate supporters with them, which can sometimes lead to incidents like the one in Mexico.
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