- The 2026 World Cup will begin on June 11.
- But the competition, organized in North America, is widely talked about.
- There are many controversies, says Guillaume Auda, LCI journalist.
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2026 World Cup: the Blues in search of a 3rd star
The World Cup will kick off in exactly one month, on June 11. The controversies surrounding this World Cup, organized by the United States, Canada and Mexico, are already numerous. The presence of Iran, while the war in the Middle East continues, raises fears.Â
The Iranian selection must play its three group matches on American soil, in Los Angeles and Seattle. “Our players are not safe on American soil”
affirmed Tehran. Fifa has assured that no changes are planned. “When Iran plays its matches, it will be both on and off the field
“, points out Guillaume Auda, LCI journalist.
The price of tickets for this World Cup is also controversial. “We saw tickets for 850 euros for the opening match, tickets for 11,000 dollars, even 2 million dollars for the final. It’s absolutely crazy. Supporters’ associations speak of a monumental betrayal”
continues Guillaume Auda.
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Although prices are high, 11 million tourists are expected in North America to follow the competition. The security challenge is immense, particularly in Mexico, where acts of violence are numerous.
The côté of Guadalajara, “100,000 members of the police are deployed to guarantee the security of the matches”
explains the LCI journalist. The Mexican city will host a total of four matches in this 2026 World Cup.
