Space Needle Becomes Soccer Ball

Seattle's iconic Space Needle was transformed into a giant soccer ball as the city gears up to host men's World Cup games.

This festive makeover signals the growing excitement for the tournament across North America.

Meanwhile, Mexico is deploying nearly 100,000 security personnel across its three World Cup host cities, and Iran's team faces unprecedented same-day travel restrictions for US matches.

FIFA is also facing criticism for high ticket prices and water bottle restrictions, impacting fan experience.