Before the start of the World Cup:
1- Iraqi player Aymen Hussein was detained at the airport for 7 hours.
2- Japan national team complained that the stadium pitches were unsuitable for play.
3- The Iranian Football Federation has condemned, in an official statement, the United States’ refusal to grant entry visas to a number of Iranian officials ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
4- Some national teams, including Norway, complained about the extremely high temperatures.
5- It is expected that a large number of matches may be suspended due weather conditions.
We are likely to witness many negative issues and failures because the United States is not a suitable country for football or for hosting major international tournaments.