US vs Mexico: The World Cup battle for North America

The World Cup began today with Mexico facing South Africa, but another contest is already underway.

As co-hosts, Mexico and the U.S. are both expected to reach the knockout stages. The question is: who will go further?

From migration and border politics to trade, security, and national identity, this rivalry extends far beyond football.

Ahmed Ghoneim explains how it is playing out on the world's biggest sporting stage in this episode of More Than Just A Game.

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