Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year’s tournament, citing costs and politics

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June 5, 2026

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Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year’s tournament, citing costs and politics

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Football fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport’s grandest stage, the World Cup.

They’ll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who is going to win it all.

This time, however, it’s different for some superfans, who say organizers have made this summer’s World Cup the least welcoming one they have experienced.

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