The grassy, gory glory of World Cup 2026

1A | Jun 10

104 games. 48 teams. Three host nations. One dream.

The men’s World Cup returns to North America for the first time in 32 years. And fans from all over the world are descending on cities like Dallas, Toronto, and Monterrey, hoping to watch their nations find glory.

But it’s not all grass and glamour. The run-up to this tournament has been plagued by issues around ticket pricing, transportation costs, threats of immigration enforcement, and the consequences of geopolitical conflict.

What does it all mean for the action on the field?

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