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Football and politics collide as World Cup kicks off in shadow of war, travel bans

Football and politics collide as World Cup kicks off in shadow of war, travel bans
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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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