Stars, stripes and scepticism: The football World Cup returns to America

The United States is set to welcome the football World Cup back in 2026, with Canada and Mexico joining as co-hosts, boosting the sporting interaction between the three nations. This comes amid growing concerns about the impact of large sporting events on local infrastructure and economy. Questions are also being raised about the stance of the current US administration, led by Donald Trump, on international sporting events. With teams like Iran set to participate, there will be interesting match-ups both on and off the pitch.