BBC World · Jun 13, 2026 06:21 UTC

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

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The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

Summary

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

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