World Cup 2026: Tournament kicks off under shadow of politics and restrictions

World Cup 2026: Tournament kicks off under shadow of politics and restrictions Submitted by Shaheryar Mirza on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:33 As this year's edition of the global competition gets underway, it is rife with barriers to entry and fears that fans will have to worry about more than team's performances People walk past a mural with political messages ahead of the match in Mexico City, Mexico, on 10 June 2026 (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters) Off The world's most prestigious sporting event kicks off on Thursday, but for