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Despite looming controversies, FIFA envisions a record‑breaking event, but the road to the 48‑team tournament is fraught with geopolitical strain, travel restrictions and skepticism
Donald Trump’s teenage soccer stint at New York Military Academy, his later attempts to brand himself as a soccer president, and his partnership with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reveal a blend of personal ambition and commercial strategy as the United States prepares to host the World Cup.
The upcoming 2026 World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, is being weaponised by Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, turning sport into a vehicle for grift and authoritarian control.
The first World Cup to feature 48 teams and 104 matches is set across three nations, but rising expenses and restrictive travel policies are reshaping who can attend.