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Will Mexico's World Cup party be spoiled by teacher protest?
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What time is kick-off, Australian time?
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Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
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Pele's Mexico City hideaway preserved as World Cup returns for record third time
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Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener
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