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The Big Story: How political has the World Cup 2026 become?
The wait is over — the 2026 FIFA World Cup is here. But as fans turn their attention to the action on the field, a different contest is already playing out off it.Visa restrictions, diplomatic disputes and geopolitical tensions have all cast a shadow over football's biggest tournament, raising questions about whether the World Cup can still be considered a truly global event. As the United States, Mexico and Canada welcome the world, we ask: Has the World Cup become a stage for global politics as much as sport? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Simon Chadwick, Professor of…
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