From BBC Learning English, this is Learning English from the News, our podcast about the news headlines.
In this programme, FIFA Men's World Cup.
Excitement and concern.
Hello, I'm Pippa and I'm Georgie.
In this programme we look at one big news story and the vocabulary in the headlines that will help you understand it.
You can find all the vocabulary and headlines from this episode
as well as a worksheet on our website bbclearningenglish.com.
So, let's hear more about this story.
FIFA Men's World Cup begins tomorrow and this year it's bigger than ever.
It could also be one of the most controversial ever.
It's the first to be hosted by three nations, Canada, Mexico
and the United States, with a record number of teams and matches.
48 teams are taking part and there'll be over 104 matches.
Many are excited to see world-class players like Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo on the pitch.
However, there are concerns surrounding the cost of tickets,
the impact of international politics and immigration policies, security, extreme heat and sustainability.
Let's have our first headline.
This one is from El País, a Spanish newspaper.
North America put to the test.
Countdown to an almost ready World Cup.