The World Cup begins this week and GR hosts an important watch party

By Shelley Irwin

Published June 9, 2026 at 11:10 AM EDT

Omar Cuevas, Chair, Zapopan Sister City Committee, discusses this Thursday's official watch party.

The World Cup begins this week and GR hosts an important watch party. Omar Cuevas, Chair, Zapopan Sister City Committee, discusses this Thursday's official watch party on the grounds of Studio C, Mexico VS South Africa, free and open to the public.

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