# Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

- Published: 2026-06-09T05:57:24Z
- Updated: 2026-06-20T16:23:38Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cg4wqr2ev33o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever. 

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