World Cups are inevitably awkward and full of political drama, and this year's is no exception. If anything, it's especially messy. But in my opinion, it's still a ways away from being history's most awkward.
There is another is widely considered the most "awkward" tournament in history due to a chaotic mix of frantic last-minute team withdrawals, a bizarre tournament format with no actual final match, and an eerily silent post-match atmosphere in a half-built stadium.