Why we’re still excited about the World Cup despite everything
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Why we’re still excited about the World Cup despite everything
The Brief In: A week from now, the World Cup will kick off in the US, Mexico and Canada. But the warmongering, authoritarianism, and visa bans of the Trump administration threaten to make this the most controversial in recent memory. Yet there is record MENA participation, and that’s not the only positive story of the World Cup 2026. The New Arab is joined by sports content creator Salma Mashhour to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly sides …
Once again, the skepticism is great before a World Cup final. Nevertheless, this mega tournament deserves a chance because football has an attraction, against which even the loudest president is powerless.
Even before the 2026 World Cup, sports policy issues overshadow football. We should not let this sport spoil our joy.
There is no talk of exuberant anticipation. Instead, the Football World Cup in North America is struggling with a rough image problem. Good for FIFA that the ball is now rolling. Young US fan: At this age, only what is running on the grass counts. Image: www.imago-images.deThere is no talk of exuberant anticipation. Instead, the Football World Cup in North America is struggling with a rough image problem. Good for FIFA that the ball is now rolli…
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