US EditionUS-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony thanks to tariffs and ’51st state’ talk
- The World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in 16 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- Donald Trump's return to office has been marked by levying tariffs, inciting trade wars with neighbors, and proposing 'reciprocal tariffs'.
- Logistical concerns for the World Cup, such as security cooperation and team transportation, could be hampered by these trade tensions and potential border issues.
- During an Oval Office appearance with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Trump stated the situation would make the World Cup "more exciting," while others like Gabriela Cuevas believe "the World Cup could be a route to engage in a conversation."
- Despite concerns about potential impacts from tariffs and strained international relations, some, like Smith College professor Andrew Zimbalist, believe that "Trump's nonsense won't have an impact," and many involved assume Trump will want the games to be a success.
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US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from continental unity to international trash talking
Seven years ago, when a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico was awarded the 2026 World Cup, rifts created by tariffs — yes, back then, too! — and a proposed border wall were glossed over because of the neighbors’ longstanding political and economic alliances.
US-Canada-Mexico World Cup goes from unity to acrimony with tariffs, '51st state' talk
Seven years ago, when a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico was awarded the 2026 World Cup, rifts created by tariffs — yes, back then, too! — and a proposed border wall were glossed over because of the neighbors’ longstanding political and economic alliances. “The unity of the three nations″ was the overriding theme articulated by Carlos Cordeiro, then-president of the U.S. Soccer Federation. “A powerful message,” he called it. Wel…
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