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My Take | The World Cup will not solve the globe’s problems, but it can bring us together
After months of controversy, the tournament has finally kicked off, and it may just live up to its billing as the greatest show on earth.
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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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economictimes.indiatimes.com
View: For 39 days, 104 matches, there will be joy on Earth
The FIFA World Cup is a global spectacle that transcends borders and even current global challenges. Despite predicted issues and high costs, the tournament promises…
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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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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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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…
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mirror.co.uk
Everything that has gone wrong with the World Cup - as more chaos looms
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…
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Donald Trump and FIFA must learn harsh lessons ahead of 2026 World Cup kick-off
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
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sportico.com
The World Cup Is Here. Can Players Succeed Where FIFA Failed?
The World Cup was envisioned as a key event in a vital market, but the games arrive with surprisingly little buzz. It's on the players to change that.
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jamaica-gleaner.com
FOOTBALL FIESTA - World Cup kicks off amid political controversy, ticket price outrage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with two fixtures in Mexico today against the backdrop of political firestorms, accusations of exorbitant ticket price-gouging, severe US travel…
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gulfnews.com
Chill, relax, the supersized Fifa World Cup of chaos is upon us and I'm totally here for it
Explore the wild, supersized 2026 FIFA World Cup: 48 teams, visa rows, extreme weather, bold predictions and why fans still can’t look away.
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salon.com
Can the worst World Cup ever find a way to redeem itself?
It's a grotesque festival of consumerism and corruption, with echoes of the 1936 Olympics — and it's here
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inews.co.uk
The World Cup will unite us all? Do us a favour
Even without Donald Trump this opening ceremony was one big lie
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spectator.com
The World Cup’s critics need to give it a chance
Politics kept on intruding, even in the hours leading up to the opening fixture between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca stadium.
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The Debate - Trump's World Cup: More matches, higher prices, fewer foreigners
Can blatant racism and shameless greed ruin the World Cup? Fans of the beautiful game and its history can take solace in the opening match at Mexico City's storied Azteca Stadium,…
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jpost.com
Why 2026's FIFA World Cup matters in a troubled world | The Jerusalem Post
The world is not beautiful at the moment. But the 'beautiful game' still has the capacity to gather people, distract people, delight people, and occasionally inspire people.
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theweek.com
The World Cup: ‘angst’ in the USA
The largest, and perhaps ‘most politicised’ tournament of its kind has begun, but it has received mixed reactions
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My Take | The World Cup will not solve the globe’s problems, but it can bring us together
After months of controversy, the tournament has finally kicked off, and it may just live up to its billing as the greatest show on earth.
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sbs.com.au
The World Cup could have been a soft power coup for Donald Trump. Instead, it may be an own goal.
Watched by billions, the World Cup is a perfect vehicle for showcasing one’s country, culture and values.
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swissinfo.ch
World Cup Brings Good Times for Hosts Despite a few Empty Seats
(Bloomberg) -- All the concerns about this World Cup, spanning extreme heat to transportation headaches and record ticket prices, failed to tarnish the opening days of the…