Name: Soccer Fever Sweeps North America
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Description: NTD sits down with Mike Leon to discuss the hype around the World Cup.

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It's been a week and a half since the 2026 World Cup kicked off and soccer fever has swept the land, with fans from around the world traveling to cities in North America to support their team.

NTD sits down with Mike Leon to discuss the hype around the World Cup.

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