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Is this the most controversial World Cup yet?

After more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows — and seemingly endless controversies. So, is this the most controversial World Cup? We talk to experts to get a sense of how this year's decisions have affected the tournament.

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After more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows — and seemingly endless controversies. "I don't feel that it's breaking the mould, but the debates around it are more widespread and more intense." Several controversies have indeed overshadowed the tournament's high points, with experts saying FIFA, known for blatant corruption in the past, is making it difficult for fans to trust the sport. Several decisions have inspired frustration on and off the pitch, including travel bans in the U.S. that made it difficult for many fans and some players to attend games, exorbitant ticket prices, hydration breaks and seemingly inconsistent use of the video assisted referee, known as VAR.

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From the storyAfter more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows — and seemingly endless controversies.

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From the storyAfter more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows — and seemingly endless controversies.

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From the story"I don't feel that it's breaking the mould, but the debates around it are more widespread and more intense." Several controversies have indeed overshadowed the tournament's high points, with experts saying FIFA, known for blatant corruption in the past, is making it difficult for fans to trust the sport.

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From the story"I don't feel that it's breaking the mould, but the debates around it are more widespread and more intense." Several controversies have indeed overshadowed the tournament's high points, with experts saying FIFA, known for blatant corruption in the past, is making it difficult for fans to trust the sport.

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From the story"I don't feel that it's breaking the mould, but the debates around it are more widespread and more intense." Several controversies have indeed overshadowed the tournament's high points, with experts saying FIFA, known for blatant corruption in the past, is making it difficult for fans to trust the sport.

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