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The 2026 FIFA World Cup at 39 Days: A Festival of Football Arrives in a Fragmented Era

With 39 days until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across North America, questions about legacy, governance, and football's place in a fractured global order surface alongside the excitement.

By Monexus Staff Writer·global·1-minute read·3 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗

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