Recent global events putting a damper on World Cup just 99 days away

The countdown is on for the World Cup with 99 days to go, soccer teams from around the world will be heading to the America’s for just over five weeks of competitive play but recent global events have put a damper on several aspects of this years game. From the cartel violence in Mexico, to the war in Iran, plus the slimming down of some fan festivals, could the 2026 World Cup turn into a logistical nightmare? The scale of planning that’s going into these games is unprecedented and there’s a lot of moving parts. Funding for security in the U.S. might get held up by a potential government shut down, Iran’s team might not even be able to attend and FIFA’s president says all seven million tickets have been sold.