The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, with co-hosts Mexico opening the tournament against South Africa in what promises to be a historic curtain-raiser.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, with co-hosts Mexico opening the tournament against South Africa in what promises to be a historic curtain-raiser.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway this week, but controversy is already competing with football for attention. From the exclusion of a leading African referee and concerns…