The Fifa Men's World Cup has kicked off, the first matches have been played. A record 48 teams will compete in more than 100 games held across the three host nations, Mexico, Canada and the US. But many of the organisers' decisions seem at odds with the values the sport is supposed to embody, note commentators.
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