FIFA World Cup 2026: The geopolitical tensions at play off the pitch

This article was originally published on CFR.org and updated by NBC News

This article was originally published on CFR.org and updated by NBC News.

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The mantra of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), soccer’s global governing body, is famously that “football unites the world.” But this summer’s men’s World Cup is set to kick off with both sports and geopolitical tensions on display.

Just a moment.