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

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
BBC News Tuesday 09 June 2026, 05:57 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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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