Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
The 2026 World Cup is taking place in a uniquely volatile economic and geopolitical context. The three co-hosts—U.S., Canada, and Mexico—are renegotiating their trade agreement during the event, while the U.S. is at war with one of the participating nations. According to BBC and AOL.com, this has made the tournament a geopolitical high-wire act.