On June 11, the World Cup kicks off across the US, Mexico, and Canada. Yet, behind the "global party" rhetoric lies the most controversial tournament ever. With a 48-team format diluting quality, exhausting schedules, and prohibitive time zones, FIFA has sold the soul of football for profit. From $100,000 final tickets to strict security protocols and empty hotels, we dissect how the world's greatest sport transformed into an exclusive playground for billionaires.