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 accused of 'treating teams like criminals'

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…

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…

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

Travel restrictions, safety fears and global tensions are some of the issues hanging over this year’s men’s World Cup, the first to be hosted by three nations.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has shamelessly aligned football's governing body with Donald Trump's administration and now the World Cup's legacy could be one of division and…

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…

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

FIFA's 2026 World Cup faces entry bans and ticket price backlash while its Avalanche-powered blockchain, fan tokens, and Kraken partnership face their

The ticket prices have also been increased for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and FIFA has been criticised for it. | Football News

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…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States immigration policies. Somali referee,…

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…

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.

Iran war and visa restrictions cloud Fifa's biggest tournament as pressure builds on co-hosts US to perform

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…

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…

Travel bans and other visa issues are creating problems for World Cup participants even before the whistle blows.

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

In our latest episode of the breakdown, Channel 4 News looks at everything that has gone wrong so far in the buildup to the 2026 World Cup, from sky-rocketing match ticket prices…