The 2026 World Cup is and will remain an extraordinary event in many ways. Between the controversies surrounding its organization, criticism of certain infrastructure projects, and political debates related to immigration controls, the tournament has already been the subject of much discussion Organized jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the competition is also expected to set new attendance records. But beyond the field, this edition marks a turning point in another regard: it is the first time that the world’s largest sporting event has taken place in countries where cannabis is legal is available in a significant number of host cities.
