World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
MEXICO CITY - The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump's America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East.
World Cup Preparations Intensify
- SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins ABC7 Los Angeles —
- A week before USMNT World Cup opener, 96% of union for SoFi Stadium workers vote to strike The New York Times —
- SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike with World Cup days away Los Angeles Times —
- Stadium Workers Authorize Strike Ahead Of The World Cup Huffington Post —
- Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins ABC News —