As World Cup 2026 begins, politics looms as large as the football | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-06-11 12:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Sport, Middle East, Mexico, World News, War & Conflict
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The 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday, with the biggest football tournament on the planet beset by high ticket prices, geopolitical tensions and conflict in the Middle East.
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