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Are we ready to host the FIFA World Cup, and who can afford to go?
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Are we ready to host the FIFA World Cup, and who can afford to go?

NPR News · Jun 9, 2026, 4:36 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

The biggest World Cup ever starts this week. Laura Williamson, editor in chief of The Athletic, describes how sky-high prices, travel restrictions, politics and the Ebola outbreak are impacting fans.

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