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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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euronews.com
Watch: Forget the football—the money game behind the 2026 World Cup
The largest World Cup in history will kick off this Thursday across the US, Canada and Mexico. With 48 teams playing 104 matches, fans are bracing for a five-week marathon. But if…
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nytimes.com
Who, exactly, is this World Cup for?
The great paradox of this historic, expansive event is that more countries are competing but fewer fans can afford tickets.
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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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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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Tickets, travel, politics, the USMNT and more: 100 things to know about the 2026 World Cup
From tickets to the trophy, presidents to prize money and everything in between, this is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know
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inews.co.uk
Trump's World Cup has turned the beautiful game ugly
The greed of an organisation blended with the greed of some elements of the nation is not a pretty sight
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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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foreignpolicy.com
The Geopolitics of the World Cup
How immigration, trade, and conflict are overshadowing soccer.
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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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thenationalnews.com
Is World Cup 2026 the most political tournament in football history? | The National
The line between football and geopolitics is impossible to separate at this tournament
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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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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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theguardian.com
The Guardian view on the men’s World Cup: the build-up was unedifying, but now the football takes over | Editorial
Editorial: Rows over US visas and excessive ticket prices have overshadowed flawed tournament preparations. But fans will still hope for a gripping spectacle
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independent.co.uk
The true meaning behind the ‘Trumpification’ of the Fifa World Cup 2026
The biggest World Cup of all time finally starts on Thursday. In so many ways, from Iran and visa issues to 48 teams and 16 venues, it is an unprecedented tournament. Miguel…
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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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As World Cup 2026 begins, politics looms as large as the football | The National
Iran war and visa restrictions cloud Fifa's biggest tournament as pressure builds on co-hosts US to perform
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cnn.com
The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time | CNN
It’s finally here. The first of 104 matches in this biggest-ever World Cup kicks off in Mexico City when South Africa meets up with Mexico in the Estadio Azteca.
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Why a World Cup is the biggest event on planet Earth
In terms of global impact, socially, culturally and economically, nothing comes close to the World Cup
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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…