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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.
The BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the challenges facing this year’s tournament.
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