New York, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - Empire State lit up in 2026 World Cup hosts' colors 100 days before kick-off

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New York's Empire State Building was illuminated in the colors of the flags of 2026 World Cup hosts Mexico, Canada and the United States Tuesday as organizers marked 100 days until kick-off. Organizers were joined by the tournament's three mascots, Canada's Maple the moose, Mexico's Zayu the jaguar and Clutch the American bald eagle for a ceremony at the 1,454 feet-tall Manhattan skyscraper. A record 48 teams -- up from 32 in 2022 -- and millions......

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