The 2026 FIFA soccer World Cup is officially underway. It's the largest version ever of the once-every-four-year tournament that draws billions of eyes.

The cup is featuring a record 48 teams. And making this version of the tournament even more unusual is a three-country venue of the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The first games have already featured stunning play and great goals, with teams facing off from six continents.

But dampening some of fans' joy are ticket costs that have priced many out of a chance to watch their favorite teams and players.

The tournament also is occurring with the backdrop of a Middle Eastern war and a U.S. presidential administration whose foreign policy is unpopular with much of the world and whose border enforcement has thrown up barriers to some fans and teams and barred a referee from entrance.

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