World Cup 2026: Five big questions as football's biggest tournament kicks off

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How will Asian teams fare at the World Cup and what awaits them in this year's expanded tournament? SINGAPORE: The wait is almost over and football's biggest tournament is once again upon us. It will be a World Cup of many firsts.  The first to be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States; the first to see 48 nations compete for the top prize; and the first to have a final with a half-time show. But amid the promise of a global spectacle, doubts remain. Ahead of the