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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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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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huffpost.com
FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Faces Bipartisan Backlash Ahead Of World Cup
The FIFA boss' growing alliance with Donald Trump has done little to win over critics across Washington ahead of soccer's biggest tournament.
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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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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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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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nytimes.com
The World Cup visa mess has its roots in Gianni Infantino’s cosiness to President Trump
FIFA's president has stood back while journalists and even a referee have been denied entry to the U.S. The situation is a mess.
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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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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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cnn.com
Analysis: Trump wanted to star at the World Cup, but politics may spoil the party | CNN Politics
Donald Trump thought he’d miss out on the chance to stride the globe’s biggest sporting stage, lamenting in 2018, when the US won the right to co-host this year’s World Cup…
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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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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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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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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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thenationalnews.com
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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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…