The 2026 World Cup is seeing a concerning trend: delayed kick-offs. Scotland’s game against Haiti was two-and-a-half minutes late, mirroring issues across the tournament. None of the first eight matches started on time, averaging a three-minute delay. Mexico vs. South Africa faced the longest hold-up at six minutes, raising questions about FIFA’s elaborate pre-match ceremonies.
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