North America put to the test: the countdown to an (almost) ready World Cup

Norteamérica a prueba: la cuenta atrás de un Mundial (casi) listo

Jun 7, 2026, 03:30 AM es source ↗

2026 FIFA World Cup & US Politics

Summary

Four days before the tournament starts, the three host countries accelerate preparations while facing challenges.

Preview

A cuatro días del inicio del torneo, los tres países anfitriones aceleran preparativos mientras enfrentan desafíos de seguridad, transporte, política migratoria y logística sin precedentes

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