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At the opening game of the 2018 World Cup, he positioned himself between Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“Without his engagement and his involvement, it would have been impossible to organize a World Cup in the United States,” Infantino said ahead of the opening game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday night with the opening ceremony and the first game between Mexico and and South Africa.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Ahead of the opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair and his lawyer helped adjust his tie, before giving him a pat on the back.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The dress had burgundy piping at the sleeves and an asymmetrical opening that ran from one armpit to the high collar.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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