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USA Today Columnist Says United States Has Already 'Lost' the World Cup because of Politics, Donald Trump
Nancy Armour says visa problems, security concerns and referee disputes show the United States has already damaged the tournament’s image, despite 103 matches still to be played.
- On Wednesday, USA Today columnist Nancy Armour wrote that the United States has "already lost" this World Cup, arguing the nation is living up to its "ugly Americans" reputation instead of displaying the best of the country.
- Armour decried political interference as a key factor, citing visa denials for Iranian team administrators and the "dubious" barring of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was expected to officiate World Cup matches.
- Ticket price gouging further fueled criticism, with NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani calling $6,000 final-game tickets "ABSURD," while Armour accused leaders of exploiting the sport for top dollar rather than welcoming the world.
- Labeling the event a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" missed, Armour warns the legacy will be one of "shame" rather than global connection, characterizing the hosting approach as that of a "hateful and greedy nation."
- Despite the criticism, tournament play continues with 103 matches remaining, including the U.S. Men's National Team's debut on Friday against Paraguay in the Los Angeles area.
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The World Cup has only just begun, but it's already starting to smell like trouble. It's about abuse of power, corruption, and greed. Everything that's hard to bear, even for people who wake up at four in the morning to watch football.
Even before the start of the competition, the image of the country is tarnished. Unable to welcome all the players of the World, charging the show at a price of gold, ...
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