The big debates of the 2026 World Cup: VAR, ticket prices and human rights

SBS Indonesian

EP 2 - CONTROVERSIES ON AND OFF PITCH (Caroline Huang-SBS).jpg

Controversies on and off the pitch Source: SBS / Caroline Huang

News summary related to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Follow and Subscribe

Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Download (13.4MB)

Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and Android

Published 9 June 2026 4:01pm

Updated 10h ago 5:34pm

By Haylena Krishnamoorthy

Presented by Anne Parisianne

Source: SBS

Share this with family and friends

News summary related to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

In relation to the FIFA World Cup 2026, here are some of the controversies surrounding the tournament, from the advancement of VAR technology, whether soaring ticket prices will deter fans from attending in person, to various human rights concerns that may arise during the tournament.

Listen to the full podcast.

Listen to SBS Indonesian on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3pm.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and don't miss our podcasts.