The 2026 FIFA World Cup is supposed to be North America’s biggest celebration, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. But behind the scenes, tensions are spiralling. Immigration crackdowns, tariff wars, political jabs, and hostile sporting rivalries have fractured relations between the host nations. Now, as Canadian PM Mark Carney prepares to meet US President Donald Trump at the World Cup Draw, the world is watching. Will the meeting ease tensions or erupt into another diplomatic showdown? Rupha Ramani breaks down the politics, the power struggle, and what it means for the biggest tournament on earth.
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