Football and politics collide as World Cup kicks off in shadow of war, travel bans
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday with a record 48 teams vying for the most coveted prize in football and a slew of controversies over ticket prices, geopolitical tensions and visa restrictions imposed by the Trump administration casting a pall over the beautiful game’s quadrennial extravaganza.
- Tartan Army face fresh World Cup blow as US citizens gifted free tickets The National —
- King Charles approves new Bank Holiday for World Cup – but there's a huge catch Daily Star —
- World Cup fans face steep transport price hikes across US host cities 📹 Al Jazeera — · 2min
- Police Scotland sending four officers to America for safety advice at World Cup fan zones Glasgow Live —
- Scotland news conference ahead of World Cup opener 📹 Sky News —