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JOHN DLUDLU | Don’t let off-field controversies cloud the football World Cup
Fans should ignore political drama and embrace the spirit of the game
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irishtimes.com
Politics of Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino dominate event with flood the zone defence
Sporting anticipation for this World Cup is at an all-time low, and for good reason
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dw.com
Why the 2026 World Cup is so controversial
The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s travel bans, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as…
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What is wrong with the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s politics, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as well…
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mirror.co.uk
Politics, tickets and heat - the controversies that could derail the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is the biggest yet, held across three countries in North America, but it has already made headlines for all the wrong reasons before kicking off
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middleeastmonitor.com
The World Cup in the Age of Trumpian Transaction
No matter how intently we listen to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s repetitive hymns extolling the “purity of the game” and its pristine detachment from politics, reality…
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forbes.com
The World Is Worried About The World Cup
The World Cup should be a joyful celebration of global soccer, but for many fans, the tournament is marred by the Trump administration’s abusive immigration policies.
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rfi.fr
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy…
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in history
The biggest World Cup ever, begins with 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament faces soaring ticket prices and political issues.…
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businessday.co.za
JOHN DLUDLU | Don’t let off-field controversies cloud the football World Cup
Fans should ignore political drama and embrace the spirit of the game
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iol.co.za
FIFA faces scrutiny as World Cup opens amid controversy
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…
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hindustantimes.com
Football in the shadow of war and politics
The upcoming FIFA World Cup, amid global tensions and an energy crisis, highlights the clash of sports and geopolitics in unprecedented ways. | Football News
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scmp.com
Editorial | As the World Cup kicks off, politics should be left behind
It is regrettable that politics has tarnished the build-up to the largest World Cup the planet has ever seen.
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france24.com
Football and politics collide as World Cup kicks off in shadow of war, travel bans
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday with a record 48 teams vying for the most coveted prize in football and a slew of controversies over ticket prices, geopolitical tensions…
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politico.eu
Not another political World Cup
Headaches abound for FIFA as the biggest sporting event in the world kicks off in North America.
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Everything that has gone wrong with the World Cup - as more chaos looms
The 2026 World Cup is already proving to be one of the most controversial tournaments yet - from water bottle rules and hiked-up ticket prices to President Donald Trump being…
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Donald Trump and FIFA must learn harsh lessons ahead of 2026 World Cup kick-off
The World Cup gets underway on Thursday evening but sport's greatest show could be overshadowed by the policital and social issues troubling organisers in the United States
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jamaica-gleaner.com
FOOTBALL FIESTA - World Cup kicks off amid political controversy, ticket price outrage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with two fixtures in Mexico today against the backdrop of political firestorms, accusations of exorbitant ticket price-gouging, severe US travel…