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Football and politics collide as World Cup kicks off in shadow of war, travel bans
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with 48 teams competing amid controversies including high ticket prices, geopolitical tensions, and visa restrictions from the Trump administration affecting participation and access.
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 and visa restrictions imposed by the Trump administration casting a pall over the beautiful game’s quadrennial extravaganza.
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