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FIFA's Infantino confident Mexico can co-host World Cup despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead.

FIFA's Infantino confident Mexico can co-host World Cup despite cartel violence
Image: NPR World

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead.

(Image credit: Marco Ugarte)

Originally published at NPR World

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