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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever staged — but it’s also one of the most controversial. With 48 teams across the USA, Canada and Mexico, the tournament is as much about money and politics as it is football. From ticket prices to global tensions, this is the story behind the spectacle. (ABC News)
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever staged — but it’s also one of the most controversial.
With 48 teams across the USA, Canada and Mexico, the tournament is as much about money and politics as it is football.
From ticket prices to global tensions, this is the story behind the spectacle.