Will the World Cup be a success? Hopes are high for this year’s tournament, but as the date draws nearer the risk of disruption is also rising.
Countdown to football’s greatest spectacle
Pitch imperfect: While the world prepares for a summer of record-breaking football, the shadow of external conflicts and internal security threats looms large over the 2026 men's World Cup. Glossary
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Cartels - Illegal agreements between competitors to maintain high prices. In a criminal context, it often refers to large groups which dominate the drugs trade.
Elitist - Regarding other people as inferior because they lack power, wealth, or status.
Controversial - Causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement.