Hundreds of young Mexican women juggle for a World Cup opening match ticket

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Hundreds of young women across Mexico are competing for a ticket to the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, after President Claudia Sheinbaum announced she would give away her seat to a deserving female football fan. More than 750 contestants have submitted one-minute videos of themselves juggling a football, with average ticket prices running into thousands of dollars and well beyond the reach of most fans. Participants say the contest is also shining a light on women's football and freestyle disciplines that remain largely in the shadow of the men's game. Al Jazeera's Julia Galiano reports from Mexico City, Mexico. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #WorldCup2026 #Mexico #ClaudiaSheinbaum #FIFAWorldCu

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