2026 World Cup, one year out: The 10 biggest storylines, from Lionel Messi to Donald Trump
Yahoo SportsWednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:00:41 PM
With just a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, the excitement is building—but so are the challenges. On the field, all eyes are on legends like Lionel Messi, while off it, politics (hello, Donald Trump) and logistical headaches threaten to overshadow the tournament’s goal of bringing people together. This piece breaks down the 10 biggest storylines, from sporting drama to the messy reality of pulling off a global event across three countries.
Editor’s Note: The World Cup is more than just games—it’s a mirror of the world’s tensions and ambitions. With an expanded format and matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, 2026 is already shaping up to be a cultural and political spectacle as much as a sporting one. Whether it unites or divides could be the real story.
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