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Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el partido de la Copa del Mundo que nadie quiere jugar
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Ben Church, CNN
Hay un partido de la Copa del Mundo este sábado y absolutamente nadie de los que participarán en él quiere estar ahí.
Mientras nos acercamos al último fin de semana de esta mágica Copa del Mundo 2026, primero hay que resolver una de las partes más extrañas del calendario: ...
Key takeaway Mientras nos acercamos al último fin de semana de esta mágica Copa del Mundo 2026, primero hay que resolver una de las partes más extrañas del calendario: el partido por el tercer lugar.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents watching the World Cup may find it interesting to note that the third-place match, often considered an afterthought, still generates significant revenue for the participating teams. The $2 million prize for the winner may not be a major motivator for the players, but it could have implications for the teams' budgets and future investments. As El Pasoans follow the tournament, they might consider how this aspect of the World Cup reflects the city's own experiences with large-scale sporting events and the economic impact they can have on local communities. The fact that the match is being played in Miami, a major US city, also raises questions about how El Paso might attract similar high-profile events in the future, and what that could mean for the city's economy and reputation as a sports destination.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Ben Church, CNN
Hay un partido de la Copa del Mundo este sábado y absolutamente nadie de los que participarán en él quiere estar ahí.
Mientras nos acercamos al último fin de semana de esta mágica Copa del Mundo 2026, primero hay que resolver una de las partes más extrañas del calendario: ...
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