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World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give world fans pause

As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW spoke to supporters across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety concerns. As team…

World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give world fans pause

As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW spoke to supporters across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety concerns.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

  • As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026.
  • DW spoke to supporters across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety concerns.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

  • ty concerns. As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW spoke to supporters across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety…
  • Full context often emerges as officials, markets, or courts add updates.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

  • As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026.
  • DW spoke to supporters across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety concerns.