World Cup Day 1: Biggest ever kicks off amid visa rows, war on Iran, and soaring costs

The biggest World Cup in history is set to kick off across the US, Mexico and Canada, with 48 teams and 104 matches. But immigration problems, fan travel issues and soaring costs are clouding the build-up.

Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reports from San Francisco.

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