u/FineAmphibian3550

I'll be in Mexico City for the Round of 16 and I'm really hoping El Tri can do it against England.

From what I've been reading, Azteca has been an incredible fortress for Mexico over the years, especially in World Cups, so the atmosphere should be something special.

I don't have a ticket, so I'm looking for the next best thing. Which bars, plazas, or neighborhoods will have the best atmosphere with passionate Mexican fans? I'd much rather experience the match surrounded by locals than in a touristy sports bar.

¡Vamos México! 🇲🇽

I'll be in Mexico City for the Round of 16 and I'm really hoping El Tri can do it against England.

From what I've been reading, Azteca has been an incredible fortress for Mexico over the years, especially in World Cups, so the atmosphere should be something special.

I don't have a ticket, so I'm looking for the next best thing. Which bars, plazas, or neighborhoods will have the best atmosphere with passionate Mexican fans? I'd much rather experience the match surrounded by locals than in a touristy sports bar.

¡Vamos México! 🇲🇽

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France has reached the 2018 World Cup final, won it, reached the 2022 final and almost won that too, and is once again among the strongest teams at the 2026 World Cup.

But Something that surprised me the most: 98 players at this World Cup were born in France. Only 23 play for France. The other 76 represent different national teams.

France isn't just producing one elite national team but they are also supplying talent across the entire tournament. France's youth development system is arguably the best in the world.

Historically, Brazil has been seen as football's biggest talent factory. But with the depth of France's academy system (Clairefontaine, OL Academy etc.) and the sheer number of elite players emerging every generation, it feels like France has become the modern benchmark.

Curious to hear what everyone thinks.

I was in San Jose for the World Cup and I'm sticking around for a few days to explore the city.

If you were showing a first time visitor around, what places would you recommend? Looking for good food, interesting neighborhoods, local favorites, or anything that's worth checking out while I'm here.

Thanks!

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France has reached the 2018 World Cup final, won it, reached the 2022 final and almost won that too, and is once again among the strongest teams at the 2026 World Cup.

But Something that surprised me the most: 98 players at this World Cup were born in France. Only 23 play for France. The other 76 represent different national teams.

France isn't just producing one elite national team but they are also supplying talent across the entire tournament. France's youth development system is arguably the best in the world.

Historically, Brazil has been seen as football's biggest talent factory. But with the depth of France's academy system (Clairefontaine, OL Academy etc.) and the sheer number of elite players emerging every generation, it feels like France has become the modern benchmark.

Curious to hear what everyone thinks.