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March 26, 2026
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World Cup concerns are exaggerated, says FIFA vice-president

World Cup concerns are exaggerated, says FIFA vice-president

Widespread political and security concerns surrounding the upcoming World Cup are nothing new and will be forgotten once the first ball is kicked, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani says..

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FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani stated that widespread political and security concerns surrounding the upcoming World Cup are exaggerated and will be overshadowed by the games themselves.

  • The World Cup is being hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
  • Key concerns include the war in the Middle East, President Donald Trump's immigration policies, and gang violence in Mexico.
  • Montagliani believes these issues are amplified by modern media and social media, comparing them to geopolitical concerns that preceded past World Cups.

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