Event Brief
Jun 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
World Cup set to kick off after pre-tournament turbulence
By The BriefBrief
The World Cup begins Thursday as FIFA bets its appeal can overcome geopolitical tensions and ticket-price fury.
WHO: FIFA
WHAT: FIFA anticipates the World Cup will kick off despite pre-tournament turbulence and ticket-price fury.
WHEN: Jun 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The World Cup is scheduled to kick off on Thursday amid geopolitical tensions and ticket price fury.
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