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Gabriel Bustamante, a lifelong football memorabilia enthusiast, has amassed over 20,000 items that span generations and continents, preserving the stories embedded in each artifact.
The 2026 World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, reflects the growing influence of Spanish‑speaking communities and the historic role of Mexican television in broadcasting the tournament.
From the first color broadcast in 1970 to record‑breaking rights deals, the upcoming tournament reflects decades of cultural exchange and media evolution across the continent.
From factory towns to worldwide tournaments, football's history reflects the social and economic forces that shaped it, while FIFA's transformation reveals the challenges of governing a global sport.