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Opinion: As World Cup host, the US is sportsmaxxing through war and genocide
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup kicks off in North America, the tournament is already living up to expectations of a hostile and exclusionary reception by its main host nation.
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thenationalnews.com
World Cup visitors to the US may not always get a warm welcome | The National
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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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npr.org
A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect
As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from…
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albawaba.com
#BoycottWorldCup2026: Activists release wake-up call amid US 'racist' actions | Al Bawaba
ALBAWABA - Before it starts, and as football teams are still arriving in the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been the centre of discussion on
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middleeasteye.net
As World Cup host, the US is sportsmaxxing through war and genocide
For fans and visitors arriving in the United States, football's biggest tournament is becoming another showcase for American power, chauvinism and hostility
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dailysabah.com
Visa delays, security scrutiny cast shadow over World Cup build-up
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to open on June 11 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is facing growing off-field turbulence as visa delays, entry...
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euronews.com
Host cities in North America ready for biggest World Cup in history
The United States will host roughly 75% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 78 of the 104 matches in the entire tournament taking place in 11 host cities.
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independent.co.uk
Everything wrong with the 2026 World Cup
From unprecedented wars and rip-off ticket prices to Gianni Infantino selling football’s soul and Donald Trump’s determination to create a “Maga World Cup”, Miguel Delaney details…
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cryptobriefing.com
FIFA faces scrutiny over US immigration policies impacting 2026 World Cup access
FIFA scrambles to protect 2026 World Cup access as US travel bans covering 39 countries threaten fans and teams, with match relocations to Canada under
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mediapart.fr
Arbitre expulsé, équipe fouillée, joueurs interrogés : le pire du Mondial 2026 a déjà commencé
À la veille de l’ouverture de la plus grande compétition de football, le 11 juin, le visage autoritaire et discriminant des États-Unis de Donald Trump, un des trois pays hôtes,…
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foreignpolicy.com
The Geopolitics of the World Cup
How immigration, trade, and conflict are overshadowing soccer.
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hindustantimes.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Five controversies rocking the tournament ahead of kick-off
The ticket prices have also been increased for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and FIFA has been criticised for it. | Football News
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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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aljazeera.com
One day to go: Five key talking points before World Cup kicks off
Political issues continue to dominate the build-up, with the US-Israel war on Iran overshadowing the World Cup.
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thehindu.com
Travel bans and ICE crackdowns cast shadow on FIFA’s ‘inclusive’ World Cup
Travel bans and ICE actions create a climate of fear, overshadowing FIFA's inclusive World Cup aspirations amid protests and advocacy efforts.
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Opinion: As World Cup host, the US is sportsmaxxing through war and genocide
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup kicks off in North America, the tournament is already living up to expectations of a hostile and exclusionary reception by its main host nation.
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How Soccer Became ‘Un-American’
The sport is a marker of a particular relationship to the wider world.
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newrepublic.com
The World Descends on an Inhospitable World Cup
As players and fans arrive in an unfriendly United States for the quadrennial soccer spectacle, civil society organizations are mounting an effort to keep visitors safe.