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Amid travel bans, ICE fears and political turmoil, wary fans try to find World Cup joy
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Amid travel bans, ICE fears and political turmoil, wary fans try to find World Cup joy

LA Times · Jun 12, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The most ambitious FIFA World Cup in history is underway, but geopolitical rifts, travel bans and high ticket prices threaten to smother the excitement.

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