World Cup Begins, Chaos Follows: Empty Stands & India Broadcast Row | First Sports With Rupha Ramani
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally underway, and while football fans around the world are celebrating the return of the biggest sporting event on the planet, controversy continues to dominate the headlines. Co-hosts Mexico launched the tournament with a spectacular opening ceremony and an impressive 2-0 victory over South Africa. But beyond the goals, red cards and celebrations, the World Cup is already facing challenges on multiple fronts. From protests and security concerns in Mexico to visa uncertainties for fans travelling to the United States, growing criticism over costs and planning in Canada, and a major backlash against the tournament's broadcaster in India, the off-field drama refuses to disappear. Even the clash between South Korea and Czechia saw empty stands. Rupha Ramani breaks down everything surrounding the opening days of FIFA World Cup 2026, including the football, the politics, the controversies and the growing questions facing FIFA as the tournament moves forward.---
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