Japan, Morocco and the Dream of a World Cup Without Borders
Japan face Brazil, Morocco meet the Netherlands. Can either side end football’s most stubborn monopoly? A tactical look at the World Cup’s most intriguing…
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World Cup 2026: Joy, Fear and the Tournament’s Two Faces
As New York dances and Mexico qualifies, cartel violence keeps millions watching indoors. María Castellano on the World Cup’s uncomfortable contradictions.
Brazil’s World Cup 2026 Referee Complaint: What FIFA Can and Can’t Do About It
Brazil’s World Cup 2026 Referee Complaint: What FIFA Can and Can’t Do About It Brazil’s formal World Cup 2026 referee complaint, filed by the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol on 26 June, arrived with the clarity of a legal brief. The CBF demanded that referee Cesar Ramos be removed from all future Brazil fixtures. It cited … Read more
World Cup 2026 Pitch Problems: Why MetLife’s Grass Is Slowing the Game Down
The most consistent criticism of the 2026 World Cup so far hasn’t come from pundits. It’s come from the players’ feet. After a run of matches at MetLife Stadium, the venue booked for the July 19 final, France and Brazil internationals have openly questioned whether the surface is fit for the tournament’s biggest games. These … Read more
Almiron Red Card and the Rule Changes Reshaping World Cup 2026
Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off for covering his mouth at World Cup 2026. We examine the rule, its context, and wider tournament trends.
World Cup 2026: Logistics, Squads and the Politics Off the Pitch
Iran shift to Tijuana, Pochettino names his USMNT roster, Ancelotti gambles on Neymar. The off-pitch stories shaping World Cup 2026 before a ball is kicked.
Neymar’s Brazil Recall and the World Cup’s Defining Storylines
Carlo Ancelotti picks Neymar for Brazil, Pochettino finalises USMNT roster, Congo prepare despite Ebola concerns. The World Cup 2026 picture is taking shape.
