Trump, travel, and thunderstorms… What are some of the biggest problems that could potentially affect the 2026 men’s World Cup?
Next June the biggest World Cup in history will kick off, with more than 6 million fans expected to attend matches across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Could football finally be coming home for England, or might we see a brand new champion in North America?
And how will Scotland get on in their first men’s World Cup since 1998?
Before any of that can happen, there are several big issues FIFA will need to keep an eye on if they want the tournament to run smoothly.
Here’s a look at five of the biggest challenges they’re facing ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
0:00 The problems the 2026 World Cup might face
1:29 Ticket prices
2:29 Travel and visa issues
4:42 Public transport
5:58 Games being moved
6:46 The climate
7:51 How FIFA plans to deal with the issues
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