The 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing major turmoil even before the first ball is kicked. Iran has officially announced it is boycotting the World Cup draw in Washington after the United States denied visas to several top football officials, including Mehdi Taj, a senior figure in AFC and FIFA committees. With the US enforcing strict travel restrictions under the Trump administration, concerns are escalating over whether teams, officials, and even fans from sanctioned or non-waiver nations will be able to participate. From Haiti to Cape Verde, Curaçao and beyond, the uncertainty threatens the inclusivity FIFA claims to stand for. Rupha Ramani breaks down why the world’s biggest tournament is already on shaky ground and whether the dream of a World Cup “for all” is slipping away.
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