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Why Mexico's Home Edge Shrunk. The Opener Is Closer Than the Odds.

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Jun 8, 2026

Why Mexico's Home Edge Shrunk. The Opener Is Closer Than the Odds.

Mexico opens the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Estadio Azteca on Thursday June 11. The betting markets favor Mexico heavily, and Mexico's altitude home-field edge — long the country's sign...