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Europe Today: EU Sports Commissioner on Euronews as biggest-ever World Cup kicks off

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The much anticipated FIFA World Cup kicks off today, bringing together some of the world's biggest footballers for a month of matches. We speak exclusively to Glenn Micallef, the EU Commissioner for Sports to hear the Brussels view on one of the most political World Cups to date. Also on today's show: Euronews' Maria Tadeo reports live from Luxembourg, where the Eurogroup, the body bringing together the finance ministers of the eurozone, is meeting.

The much anticipated FIFA World Cup kicks off today, bringing together some of the world's biggest footballers for a month of matches. We speak exclusively to Glenn Micallef, the EU Commissioner for Sports to hear the Brussels view on one of the most political World Cups to date. Also on today's show: Euronews' Maria Tadeo reports live from Luxembourg, where the Eurogroup, the body bringing together the finance ministers of the eurozone, is meeting. Exclusive interview with Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis. Euronews' Adnan Leal hits the streets of Brussels to find out who people living in Europe's capital think will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Explainer by Jakub Janas: Empty seats and closed borders? FIFA's high-stakes World Cup bet on a divided America. When and where to watch Europe Today? You can join Euronews’ chief anchor Méabh Mc Mahon and our EU editor Maria Tadeo live on TV and Euronews' website and digital platforms every weekday at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, our new format brings you the day's key events plus crucial analysis of all the stories shaping the EU and beyond. It's also available as a newsletter and podcast.
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