The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
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Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
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