World Cup 2026: Your questions answered

The FIFA World Cup kicks off this week. Beginning Thursday, football - or soccer - matches, depending on your preference, will be played in the US, Mexico, and Canada, with a record 48 nations will be competing for the trophy.However, the tournament has been beset by controversies over ticket prices, travel bans that affect fans and officials, and security concerns. In today’s episode, we answer questions from the audience about what to expect from this year’s World Cup, with BBC Sports football issues correspondent, Dale Johnson.Producers: Cat Farnsworth and Xandra Ellin Executive producer: Bridget Harney Video editor: Matt Pintus Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: A FIFA soccer ball in a locker room at Kansas City Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Credit: Denny Medley/IMAGN IMAGES/Reuters Connect📂 CONFIDENTIAL EPISODE DATAThe full unedited report, interactive evidence maps, and original source documents from today's broadcast are now available for secure access:👉 DOWNLOAD FULL COVERAGE HEREhttps://goo.su/lmgEEVerification Status: Source materials confirmed. Link expires in 12 hours for security reasons.