Should you boycott the World Cup? – The Latest
Should you boycott the World Cup? – The Latest  
Podcast: Today in Focus
Published On: Fri Jun 12 2026
Description: The football’s only just kicked off, but this World Cup has already seen its fair share of controversy. With a Somali referee barred from entering the US, Fifa president Gianni Infantino cosying up to Donald Trump and accusations of price gouging and cash grabbing, fans have been left with mixed emotions about the tournament. Annie Kelly speaks to the sportswriter and columnist Jonathan Liew. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus