The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a Pitch for Global PoliticsPublished byglobalaffairs.orgon •1 min readWith the tournament set to kick off at a moment of geopolitical strain, authoritarian powers are seizing an opportunity.The Chicago Council on Global AffairsDonateGet InformedPast Event VideoDeep Dish PodcastAnalysisThe Global IssueNews & AnnouncementsIn the NewsNewslettersCommentaryLearn moreShareLegalReport
