Canada’s first World Cup sparks excitement and backlash; Locals question $1B investment per city amid soaring hotel prices, housing black markets, disrupted daily life and skepticism over FIFA revenues

What should be a celebration of football may be a nightmare of costs and logistics for fans flying to North America, says sports writer Michael Church.

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…