Football Daily Destination New Jersey: Mexico as hosts & magic for Cape Verde?
Oct 8, 2025
Nico Cantor, a CBS Sports journalist, and Marion Reimers, a prominent Mexican sports journalist, dive into Mexico’s preparations as World Cup co-hosts and explore whether they can overcome their historical struggles in the tournament. Dean Furman discusses South Africa's resurgence and qualification challenges, while Efan Ekoku highlights the competitive landscape for African teams like Nigeria. Finally, Roberto Lopes shares insights into Cape Verde's electrifying push for their first World Cup, emphasizing the national pride behind this historic quest.
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Mexico As A Fan Hub
- Mexico will act as a hub for many fans and likely be used as a base for travel to US and Canada venues.
- Organizers and tourism reps worry hotels and transport will be oversubscribed and logistically strained.
Dual-Home Advantage
- Mexico enjoys a unique home advantage because it plays as a local in both Mexico and many US cities.
- Expect packed stadiums and strong Mexican backing across group and early knockout matches.
Liga MX Keeps Talent Home
- Liga MX pays well and retains many players, which limits exporting talent to Europe and affects international exposure.
- That retention plus domestic structure means Mexico's squad has fewer players in top European leagues than past generations.