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- World Cup 2026: Success or Controversy?
- Infantino’s “Biggest Event” Delivers Mixed Results
- Expansion, Politics, & Profit Mar World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s “biggest event in mankind’s history” claim for the 2026 World Cup faces scrutiny. The 48-team expansion, mandatory hydration breaks for broadcaster ads, and high ticket prices all fueled controversy. Political interference, including US President Trump’s role in overturning a red card, also overshadowed the tournament. FIFA’s new seeding ensured an Argentina-Spain final.
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