Crowns and Controversies: Politics Infiltrates World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 unfolds with politics front and center: Trump’s push to overturn Balogun's suspension tests FIFA's ties with Washington, the IOC navigates a more distant path ahead of LA 2028, anti-discrimination scrutiny follows Mexico, Palestinian solidarity surges across teams, and European royals from Belgium to Norway attend matches, illustrating how diplomacy, national pride and protest are shaping the tournament.