United on the pitch, divided off it: The political tensions behind the 2026 World Cup

When the United States, Canada, and Mexico won the right to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the bid was built on a message of unity. But in the years since, political tensions among the three nations have grown significantly. Correspondent Dan Williams reports on how geopolitics is complicating what was meant to be a celebration of the beautiful game. #WorldCup2026 #Canada #USMexicoCanada #FIFAWorldCup #FIFA2026 #NorthAmerica #AmericasNow #features Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://www.cgtnnow.com/featured/events/cgtn-live-now-1 Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: X: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.