⚽ World Cup kicks off in DC and New York with watch parties

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The World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa may have taken place in Mexico City’s Azteca stadium, but thousands of miles away in D.C. and New York, fans braved sweltering heat to watch as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0.

Gavino Garay and Jenna Zucker covered the excitement.

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