With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date March 4, 2026, 10:03 a.m.
Last Updated March 4, 2026, 10:03 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/04/world-cup-iran-war-mexico-violence/

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GENEVA — With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. How the conflict will affect the world’s most watched sporting event is the latest issue facing organizers already grappling with c...