The World Cup Collides with Reality: The Problems Worrying National Teams

Shootings, immigration restrictions, crowd concerns, and warnings about dangerous wildlife are fueling doubts in the final countdown to the tournament.

Warnings about snakes or venue changes fuel doubts in the tournament's final countdown.

The United States is once again raising the curtain on a major sporting spectacle. Giant stadiums, cities packed with fans, national teams spread across the country, and an organizational machine designed to impress the world. But just days before kickoff, the perfect…