Graham Potter

World Cup 2026: Five Stories Defining the Tournament Before a Ball Is Kicked

June 7, 2026 by James Whitmore

Iran’s visa crisis, England’s heat prep, Potter’s Sweden, and an opening ceremony in Mexico City — the World Cup 2026 narratives that matter most.

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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