The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 14 in North America amid controversies over immigration policies and high costs.
Ticket prices, travel costs and allegations of price gouging on public transportation have drawn widespread criticism from fans around the world.
Stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo may play their final World Cup as new talents emerge.
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The world wasn’t so different on June 13, 2018, when the US, Mexico and Canada were awarded the right to jointly host the 2026 World Cup.
