The World Cup Story, Part 3: ‘FIFA, What Have You Become?’
The 2026 North American World Cup, expanded to 48 teams and hosted across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, has redefined the tournament’s scale, commercial ambition, and global cultural footprint. A controversial red card involving U.S. striker Balogun—and its subsequent reversal after Presi
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